Box 2

Photocopies of newspaper clippings that quote or reference J.A.B. concerning his involvement within the civil rights movement for African Americans. Topics covered in the clippings include the NAACP involvement in the civil rights movement; local sit-ins and boycotts of Charleston businesses; both school and park desegregation. Also included are letters to the editor from J.A.B. that were printed as well as social commentary from J.A.B.'s perspective.

Copy of a speech (c.1979) delivered by J.A.B. covering many aspects of the civil rights movement including the parts played by both the NAACP, Martin Luther King Jr. and others.

Copies of court documents and affidavits that are crucial to the civil rights movement in SC. J.A.B.'s involvement in the cases are covered through his affiliation with the NAACP as well as on behalf of his daughter Millicent. The documents cover cases that deal with the topics of school integration (1963); park integration' (1960) and the unfair treatment of African Americans in official matters (1979).

Certificates and Awards (1964-1987) presented to J.A.B. for his achievements within the community as well as his participation in various boards; clinics; and programs. Included are awards presented on behalf of the Democratic Party; University of Miami School of Medicine; the Governor of SC; as well as multiple handicapped citizens programs.

Photocopies of programs that J.A.B. participated in or served on the staff of certain events. Included are programs from events held by the NAACP; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and other assorted groups.

Various items regarding J.A.B.'s family including their involvement in the community and their multiple achievements. Included in the folder are photocopies of newspaper clippings on family members; photocopies of programs that family members participated in; awards given to family members; and a handwritten outline for a funeral procession for J.A.B.'s mother.

Diploma for J.A.B.'s graduation from SC State College Orangeburg, SC, 1937.

Diploma for J.A.B.'s sister Arthurlee B. McFarlin from SC State College Orangeburg, SC, 1949.

General documents and newspaper clippings that deal with the NAACP while J.A.B. held office as president of the SC Conference of the NAACP. Included are photocopies of programs from NAACP held events; photocopies of newspaper clippings regarding NAACP involvement in the civil rights movement; speeches and published materials regarding NAACP; as well as financial reports of members and their contributions.

Correspondence and statements (1973,1978) that deal with the Committee On Better Racial Assurance (COBRA), which J.A.B. held office in. The materials cover programs within the COBRA that dealt with African emissaries. Also, contains copies, both handwritten and typed, of witness statements to cases of police brutality in Charleston.