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Ephemera

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Transient everyday items, usually printed on paper, that are produced for a specific limited use and then often thrown away.

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Folded posters and flyers, bulk: undated

 File — Box 92, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains receipts, newsletters, event programs, journals, correspondence, brohures, flyers, and various ephemera.

Dates: Majority of material found in undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.1: National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. / 4.1.5: Home and Foreign Mission Board

Lancelot Minor Harris papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0022
Abstract

The Lancelot Minor Harris papers contains personal papers, correspondence, and written materials. Correspondents include James Easterby, DuBose Heyward, Ludwig Lewisohn, Herbert Ravenel Sass, Albert Simons, Thomas Tobias, and others. Written materials include notes concerning Harris' classes and personal writing, prepared by Paul Weidner. Also included in the collection are the personal papers and correspondence of Carlotta Harris.

Dates: 1872-1940; Majority of material found within 1890-1930
Found in: Special Collections

House of Representatives ephemera , 1986-1996, and undated

 File — Box 76: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Whipper's unused letterhead and note cards, business cards, Christmas cards sent by Whipper, and identification cards. Includes undated "Diagram of the Hall of The House of Representatives."

Dates: 1986-1996, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper / 2.4.17: Various Documents / 2.4.17.3: Various Materials

Legislator Licence Plates, 1990, and undated

 File — Box 187, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains Democratic National Convention delegate tags; campaign buttons for various elections; bumper stickers; Whipper's desk name plates, and car license plates.

Dates: 1990, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.5: Various Ephemera Items

Legislator Licence Plates, 1993 - 1994

 File — Box 187, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains Democratic National Convention delegate tags; campaign buttons for various elections; bumper stickers; Whipper's desk name plates, and car license plates.

Dates: 1993 - 1994
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.5: Various Ephemera Items

Legislator Licence Plates, 1995 - 1996

 File — Box 187, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains Democratic National Convention delegate tags; campaign buttons for various elections; bumper stickers; Whipper's desk name plates, and car license plates.

Dates: 1995 - 1996
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.5: Various Ephemera Items

Legislator Licence Plates, 1997

 File — Box 187, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains Democratic National Convention delegate tags; campaign buttons for various elections; bumper stickers; Whipper's desk name plates, and car license plates.

Dates: 1997
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.5: Various Ephemera Items

Links Ephemera, undated

 File — Box 159, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Holds Whipper's "Platinum Membership" medal.

Dates: undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.10: Charleston Chapter of Links, Incorporated

Mazo, Rabin, and Sorota families papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1092
Abstract

Family papers of the Mazo, Rabin, and Sorota families of Charleston, South Carolina. Included are photographs and albums, correspondence, newspaper clippings, legal documents, and ephemera.

Dates: approximately 1920s-2023
Found in: Special Collections

Reesor, Epps, Klein and Swope families papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1163
Abstract

Assorted family papers of the Reesor, Epps, Klein and Swope families of Walterboro and Conway, South Carolina. Materials consist of family records, extensive correspondence, clippings, family photographs, and ephemera.

Dates: 1861-2007; Majority of material found within 1907-1985
Found in: Special Collections
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