Fielding, Herbert U., 1923-2015
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1923 July 6 - 2015 August 10
Gender
- Males
Occupations
Places
- Charleston (S.C.) (Place of Birth)
- Charleston (S.C.) (Place of Death)
Topics
Languages Used
- English
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Bill: House #2596-Martial Rape Bill, 1987
File — Box 28: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: Series 2
Abstract
In support of Senator Herbert Fielding's bill (S.47), Whipper co-wrote this legislation which "provides that a person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct if the victim is his legal spouse and the actor's conduct constitutes criminal sexual conduct in the first or second degree. The bill would have made it against the law in South Carolina for a man to rape his wife, even if they are living together. Prior to the bill, a couple had to be legally separated in order for a spouse to be charged...
Dates:
1987
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
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Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 2: Political Career
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2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper
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2.4.4: Legislation Authored and/or Initiated by Representative Whipper
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2.4.4.1: Session 107: House and Senate: Martial Rape Legislation
Bill: Senate #47-Marital Rape Bill, 1986-1988
File — Box 28: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains bill written by Senator Herbert Fielding and with reports and journal articles.
Dates:
1986-1988
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
/
Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 2: Political Career
/
2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper
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2.4.4: Legislation Authored and/or Initiated by Representative Whipper
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2.4.4.1: Session 107: House and Senate: Martial Rape Legislation
Bill: Senate #223: Correspondence , 1989
File — Box 28: Series Series 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
Session 108: Regarding revision of the Martial Rape Bill, supported by the South Carolina Coalition to End Legalized Rape.
Dates:
1989
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
/
2.4.4: Legislation Authored and/or Initiated by Representative Whipper
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2.4.4.1: Session 107: House and Senate: Martial Rape Legislation
Herbert U. Fielding papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1108
Abstract
Herbert U. Fielding (born 1923), an African American, was a South Carolina Congressman and Senator. Fielding has also led the family business, the Fielding Home for Funerals in Charleston, South Carolina. The collection documents Herbert U. Fielding's early life as well as his professional activities and political career from 1960 to 1992, with some material extending to 2014. Materials include professional and constituent correspondence, speeches, campaign materials, bills and resolutions,...
Dates:
1941-2014; Majority of material found within 1960-1992
Martial Rape Bill: Various revisions, 1988
File — Box 28: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
Authored by Whipper and Fielding.
Dates:
1988
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
/
2.4.4: Legislation Authored and/or Initiated by Representative Whipper
/
2.4.4.1: Session 107: House and Senate: Martial Rape Legislation
South Carolina Black Legislators Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1198
Abstract
The South Carolina Black Legislators Oral History Project contains seven oral histories conducted by the Avery Research Center. Participants discuss their family history, their interest in politics, accomplishments during their political careers, and thoughts about the state of South Carolina politics and their political legacies. Interviewees include Rep. Alma Bryd, Sen. Herbert Fielding, Chief Justice Ernest Finney, Sen. Maggie Glover, Rep. Brenda Lee, Rep. David Mack III, Sen. McKinley...
Dates:
1999-2000
South Carolina Civil and Human Rights Anthology
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1197
Abstract
The South Carolina Civil and Human Rights Anthology is an oral history project containing 18 interviews conducted by the Avery Research Center in 2004 and 2007. Participants discuss their family history and their involvement in organizing and activism work in South Carolina. Topics discussed include labor organizing and labor strikes, demonstrations during the Civil Rights Movement such as sit-ins and marches, voter registration and voter turnout efforts, the Orangeburg Massacre, and the...
Dates:
2004-2007
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