Margaretta P. Childs file (Folder 2 of 2) , 1818-1983, and undated
Scope and Contents
Contains various photocopied clippings and typed notes on: "Orphan Aid Society," regaring a mortagage burning campaign (1891-1923); typed notes regarding "Negroes and Free Persons of Color on the Battery," from Charleston Courier, 29 August 1818; statement: "Collector of Taxes for a Free Person of Color," 20 March 1840; article on Benjamin F. Payton, president of Tuskegee Institute, undated; newspaper articles on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Charch, "AME Church Commemorating 165th Anniversary," 16 May 1983, and "Origins of Emanuel Church Date to Late 18th Century," undated; page 108 from South Carolina Historial Magazine, regarding Calvary Church and Isaac and Mary Bell, 1957; YWCA "King Week '83" event program; letter to Childs regarding "Maum Patty," from SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 28 April 1981; typed notes regarding newspaper articles on "The Strike" from the Charleston Courier, 7 January 1867 and 25 February 1868.
Dates
- Creation: 1818-1983, and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Drago, Edmund L. (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 15.25 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
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