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Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture

 Organization

Staff Only

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

Eugene C. Hunt papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1047
Abstract Eugene C. Hunt graduated from the Avery Normal School and went on to Talladega College, where he received a Degree in English in 1940. He earned a Master's Degree in Theater from Northwestern University in 1954 and continued with postgraduate study in Speech and Education. Mr. Hunt taught English and Speech at Burke High School in Charleston from 1941 to 1972. In 1972, he became an Assistant Professor of English and Speech at the College of Charleston, moving up to Associate Professor in...
Dates: 1834-1999; Majority of material found within 1973-1995
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Jerome J. Johnson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1167
Abstract Jerome J. Johnson (1929-2020) was a freelance photographer who was commissioned to photograph the National Conference of Black Mayors and the South Carolina Conference of Black Mayors annually from 1993 to 1996. This collection features photograph negatives and prints from these annual conventions as well as other receptions such as the National Black Police Association Convention, the Avery Historic Charleston Foundation Reception, the Ridgeville-Lincolnville Labor Day Weekend Festival, and...
Dates: 1995-1996
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Anna D. Kelly papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1083
Abstract Anna D. Kelly (1913-2007) is known for her efforts to connect Lowcountry African Americans with the Highlander Folk School, most notably recruiting Septima Clark. A graduate of the Avery Normal Institute in Charleston, South Carolina, Kelly was a charter member of the Avery Institute of African American History and Culture. She then played a crucial role in establishment of the Avery Research Center.The collection includes personal papers and photographs related to Anna D. Kelly...
Dates: 1930s-1999
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

"Lowcountry Church History Day" Event program and materials, 1981

 File — Box 146, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Holds the sub-series: Board of Directors Administrative Documents and Committees; Correspondence and Newsletters; Grant Proposals; Workshops and Event Programs; Avery Institute Alumni; and Various Research Documents. Also view the Charleston Chapter of the Links, "Woman of the Year," Oversize Box #160, for additional materials not included in this subseries.

Dates: 1981
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.1: Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture (ALAAHC): Board of Directors / 5.6.1.4: Workshops and Event Programs

Management information reports, 1980

 File — Box 144, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents

Data created by the College of Charleston for grant reporting.

Dates: 1980
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.1: Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture (ALAAHC): Board of Directors / 5.6.1.1: ALAAHC Board of Directors Administrative Documents and Committees

Management information reports , 1981

 File — Box 144, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Holds Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, annual reports and fundraising/membership committee correspondence.

Dates: 1981
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.1: Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture (ALAAHC): Board of Directors / 5.6.1.1: ALAAHC Board of Directors Administrative Documents and Committees

Meeting minutes, 1985 - 1986

 File — Box 144, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Holds Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, annual reports and fundraising/membership committee correspondence.

Dates: 1985 - 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.1: Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture (ALAAHC): Board of Directors / 5.6.1.1: ALAAHC Board of Directors Administrative Documents and Committees

Membership listings, 1988-1989, and undated

 File — Box 144, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Holds Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, annual reports and fundraising/membership committee correspondence.

Dates: 1988-1989, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.1: Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture (ALAAHC): Board of Directors / 5.6.1.1: ALAAHC Board of Directors Administrative Documents and Committees

Mary Miller collection

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1169
Scope and Contents

This collection was created and donated by Mary S. Miller and features records which she collected during her tenure on the Avery Institute for African American History and Culture administrative board. Although she held leadership roles on the AIAAHC board, much of this collection pertains to Miller's personal historical interests regarding Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Dates: 1879-2015; Majority of material found within 2000 - 2011
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Moorland-Spingarn Research Center: Archival Reading Room forms, undated

 File — Box 146, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains documents collected in prepartation for the establishment of the Avery Research Center; a archive, small museum, and cultural center for public programming.

Dates: undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.1: Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture (ALAAHC): Board of Directors / 5.6.1.6: Various Research Documents
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