Brown, J. Arthur, 1960-1988
Scope and Contents
Materials include a letter from Rep. Charles C. Diggs, Jr. about Matthew DeVore’s name being submitted to the Naval Academy Appointment Branch in nomination for appointment to the United States Naval Academy; a letter from Matthew J. Perry about the status of their District 20 segregation lawsuit; invitations to the Inaugural Ball, Inaugural Reception, and the Inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey; a letter from John C. Hawk about the Civil Rights Team’s investigation of the Medical University of South Carolina and about finding blood donors for Cancer Clinic patients; a letter from John Richards (Rector) and Herbert A. DeCosta (Senior Warden) at St. Mark’s regarding an upcoming Easter service the launch of a Talent Project to help with a Parish budget deficit; a letter from Mendel J. Davis recognizing J. Arthur's accomplishments and sending an American Flag that flew over the United States Capital buliding; and, an invitation to attend a reception in honor of Tipper Gore.
Dates
- Creation: 1960-1988
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 Collection: English
Separated Materials
The flag sent to J. Arthur by Mendel J. Davis is arranged separately within subseries 7.10 Artifacts and is stored in box 17 of this collection.
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