6. Printed Materials, 1929-1984
Collection Overview
The collection contains materials gathered and produced by the Reverend Mackey and his wife Naomi over the course of their lifetime. Included are materials of the Mackey's that are both professional and personal in nature. The bulk of professional information consists of materials such as photographs and scrapbooks. Naomi Mackey's personal materials contain letters from the Calvary congregations, sorors and club members.
The collection is divided into six series:
1. Education holds Mackey's research papers, notes taken during classes and a yearbook relating academic tenure at the Philadelphia Divinity School and St. Augustine's College.
2. Ministerial Work includes drafts of sermons and speeches, correspondence, notes taken by Mackey and administrative papers created during Mackey's position as a rector at Calvary Episcopal Church. Holds correspondence relating to the sale of former church on 71 Beaufain Street, renovations to Line Street location. Also includes two newspaper clippings regarding "The Challenge of Reconciliation" (c.1969), a statement on race relations in Charleston signed by Rev. Mackey and 58 clergymen.
3. Photographs and Slides contain photographs from Reverend and Mrs. Mackey's professional, community actitives and family life. Includes Rev. Mackey's head shot photographs for publication, group photographs from Mackey's tenure at St. Augustine's College and Philadelphia Divinity School; congregation group photos from St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Philadelphia, P.A.), Camp Baskervill, Calvary Episcopal Church, and Calvary Church Kindergarten Group. Also contains numerous unidentified photographs and photo negatives, several in titled albums.
4. Personal, Naomi Mackey holds various personal scrapbooks including one with greeting cards received by relatives and friends, another entitled, "Cultural Resources of New York City." Series also includes appointment datebooks with random journal entries; letters received from friends and certificates noting her involvement with the local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club.
5. Artifacts contain awards given to Reverend and Mrs. Mackey for their pastoral work and community involvement.
6. Printed Materials include books owned by the Mackeys.
7. Oversize Materials includes diplomas and certificates issued to Reverend Mackey from St. Augustine's School and Lincoln University; photographs pertaining to "The Fourteen Colored Bishops- the Anglican Branch of the Catholic Church, representing the Church of England and the Episcopal Church" and "The Triennial Meeting of the Women of the Protestant Episcopal Church."
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1984
Creator
- From the Collection: Mackey, Stephen Bradford McIver, 1901-1984 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mackey, Naomi Richardson, 1909-1996 (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 linear feet (5 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