Box 1

Resumes prepared by Jackson; Letter of reference re Jackson’s masonry apprenticeship with quotations from Alfred Hutty (nd), pencil drawings included.

Diplomas from Burke Industrial School (1949) and copies of diplomas from Art Institute Chicago ( 1958, 1961) as well as Jackson’s birth certificate (1930) from Charleston, and teaching certificate for New York (1971-1971) with pencil drawings.

Newspaper Clippings (1967-1969) re Jackson’s artwork, Jackson’s involvement with various Connecticut art galleries. With advertisements for an exhibit of his.

Letters (1950-1954) from Jean Flemming, in Charleston, to Jackson regarding his art, other artists, as well as Flemming’s obituary (nd).

Letters (1950-1954) from Alfred and Bessie Hutty in Charleston, regarding artists, Jackson’s meeting of Marian Anderson, letter of recommendation, invitation to exhibit art at Gibbes, invitation to attend opening of exhibit of SC artists (nd), and print of photo.

Letters from Leroy Anderson (Burke teacher) regarding fellowships for Jackson (1905), and personal matters and events at Burke High School (1951).

Miscellaneous items regarding Jackson’s artwork and exhibitions; letter from Gibbes Art Museum regarding state exhibition and Jackson’s winnings (1960,1965); list of paintings and prices; note to Eugene Hunt and list of things to donate to Avery, invitation to exhibit in the Carolina Art Association show.

35mm photo negatives of unknown women.

Copy of watercolor, “The Emperor’s Clothes,” Merton Simpson and William Jackson (1948); pencil sketches of reverse; with Jackson self-portrait.