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Letters, 1975-1979

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Collection Overview

Letters (1975-1979) to and from J. Arthur Brown that cover his participation as a servant to the community of Charleston in multiple capacities. Correspondence includes a letter (1975) from Charleston Chief of Police John F. Conroy regarding police relations with the black community; a series of letters (1976-1978) regarding African groups coming to Charleston for cross cultural learning; a series of letters (1977-1978) regarding Humane Friendly Society Cemetery; a series of letters (1978) regarding Avery class reunion; a letter (1978) from the Deputy Chief of Police in Charleston regarding allegations of an incident of improper police actions; a letter (1979) regarding complaints made by C.O.B.R.A. (Committee On Better RacialAssurance) on court cases and their questionable procedures; a letter (1979) from J.A.B. regarding new construction for the improvement of the community. People of importance that were within the correspondence include Senator Ernest F. Hollings, Senator T. Dewey Wise, Attorney Matthew J. Perry, Senator Strom Thurmond, SC Lieutenant Governor W. Brantley Harvey Jr., Judge Constance Baker Motley, and others.

Dates

  • Creation: 1975-1979

Access Restrictions

No restrictions

Extent

From the Collection: 14.63 linear feet (14 full Hollinger boxes, 4 half Hollinger boxes, 4 oversize boxes, and 2 shallow lid boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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