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 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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- Subject: African American politicians X
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- African Americans -- South Carolina -- Politics and government -- 20th century 1
- Apportionment (Election law) -- South Carolina 1
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- Revenue sharing -- Law and legislation -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- 20th century 1
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