Administrative correspondence, 1950-1990
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Contains documents mainly to and from orphanage administrators, families of orphans, and various government officials regarding orphan requests for admittance and discharge, parole hearings, and information on Jenkins Orphanage. Includes 1954 report from Department of Public Welfare arguing for continuance of Jenkins Orphanage.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1990
Access Restrictions
General records are accessible; orphan records are Restricted until 100 years after the date of origin due to the private nature of their content.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.1 linear feet (7 cartons, 1 oversize volume)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
Contact:
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu