Leila Potts Campbell papers
Collection Overview
The papers of Leila Potts Campbell consist of three series. The first, Personal Papers, includes family photographs and records; newsletters from Vorhees University/College; genealogical research, especially pertaining to the Sasportas family; correspondence; and documents and ephemera concerning her activities and leadership with various organizations including: the Links, Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, the Spelman College alumni group, Chareston Jazz Initiative, Charleston Stage, Franklin C. Fetter Home Health Advisory Council, the United Way, Teachers Supply Closet, and others.
The second series, Professional Papers, contains a few transcripts of oral histories she conducted, one DVD recording of oral history interviews, a collection of business cards of professional associates, three books, and various research sources. It also includes files related to her work with Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence and the National Trust for Historic Preservation and some correspondence about artifacts found in Series 3.
The third series consists of art and artifacts from her personal collection, including metal coil used for barter and key for shackles associated with enslaved people; sweetgrass baskets, trivets, and napkin rings; a batik; a beaded collar; and a print of an Edwin Harleston painting.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1830s-2009
Creator
- Potts Campbell, Leila (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Biographical Note
Leila Potts Campbell was the associate director of the Avery Research Center. The daughter of educator John Foster Potts, Sr. and Muriel Logan Potts, she attended Spelman College then worked for over 30 years with the American Red Cross. She lived in Atlanta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; and Washington, D.C. before returning to Charleston and becoming associate director at ARC. Then she returned to Charleston. She has been active in many religious and social organizations including The Links, Charleston's Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, the Spelman College alumni group, and the Avery Institute's board. She is also a skilled creator of jewelry and founded a business entitled Leila's Creations.
Full Extent
10.09 linear feet (5 document boxes, 1 small artifact box, 1 medium artifact box, 2 large artifact boxes) : includes photographs and audio visual recordings
Abstract
The personal and professional papers of former associate director of Avery Research Center, Leila Potts Campbell.
Collection Arrangement
Original order was retained when present; the rest of the series are processed in chronological order by first date and further by alphabetical order within year.
Series
- Personal papers, approximately 1950-2009
- Professional papers, approximately 2002-2009
- Art and artifacts, approximately 1830s-2009
Processing Information
Processed by Lauren Bickel, July 2024.
Source
- Potts Campbell, Leila (Person)
Subject
- Potts Campbell, Leila (Person)
- Potts, John F., Sr., 1908-1998 (Person)
- Potts family (Family)
- Spelman College (Organization)
- Links, Inc. Charleston Chapter (Organization)
- Avery Research Center (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Leila Potts Campbell papers, approximately 1830s-2009
- Author
- Lauren Bickel
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
- Sponsor
- Funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supported the processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid.
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