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Materials from and regarding Septima Poinsette Clark, circa 1960-1979

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 3

Collection Overview

Holds a mimeographed copy of "Songs of Freedom," signed by Clark. *Note-copy is in Fragile condition. Please use photocopied version* A similar collection of lyrics, "Sing for Freedom," from the Higlander Folk School, August 1960, is located in the Septima Poinsette Clark Papers, Box 7, Folder 24. Also included is a mimeographed memorandum indicating Clark's deed of No. 17 Henrietta Street to Emanuel A.M.E. Church, 7 August 1972, among other land transactions. Lastly, an original signed petition from Emanuel church members to reinstate Clark's retirement pension fron the State of South Carolina Department of Education, 1979

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1960-1979

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.5 linear feet (12 archival boxes)

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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