1. Organizational Materials, 1844-1916
Collection Overview
The collection consists of organizational materials of the Brown Fellowship Society, including a corrected copy of Charles H. Holloway's Rules and Regulations of the Brown Fellowship Society as founded in 1794, but not published until 1844. Minute books detail the activities of monthly meetings from 1869 to 1911. Also included are minutes of meetings between 1913 and 1916. Topics include maintenance of the graveyard, attendance, elections, and discussions of aid to members and descendants, with many mentions of Holloway, DeReef, Sasportas, and Bonneau families. Many memorial pages dedicated to deceased members are part of the records. Loose correspondence relates to cemetery and building maintenance, some financial affairs, and membership details. Also includes a 1904 pictorial broadside and a 1990 program regarding the group's 200th anniversary.
The Brown Fellowship Society Papers have been microfilmed and researchers should use the microfilm version.
Dates
- Creation: 1844-1916
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown Fellowship Society (Charleston, S.C.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Century Fellowship Society (Charleston, S.C.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
The Brown Fellowship Society Papers have been microfilmed and researchers should use the microfilm version.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.75 linear feet (2 archival boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu