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100 Black Men of Charleston records
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1085
Abstract
100 Black Men of Charleston, Inc., established in 1996, is a local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, a national organization that dedicates time and financial assistance to programs and facilities that assist youth in communities of particular need. Many programs implemented by the organization involve mentoring and education.
The collection consists of materials relating to the establishment, operation, and development of 100 Black Men of Charleston, Inc. Administrative records include...
Dates:
1995-2008
H. A. DeCosta, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1084
Abstract
Herbert A. DeCosta, Jr. (1923-2008) was a renowned African American architect and contractor based in Charleston, South Carolina. While he served as president of the H. A. DeCosta Company, the company worked on the construction and renovations of numerous churches, apartment complexes, schools, and residences, including some of the most architecturally significant houses in Charleston. The DeCosta Company also did much of the renovation and preservation work for Historic Charleston...
Dates:
1854-2009
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1103
Abstract
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, was the Executive Director of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture and Chair of the College of Charleston History Department. He became director of the Avery Research Center in 1994 and chair of the History Department in 1998. He served in both positions from 1998-2000. In addition to leading the Avery Research Center and the History Department, he has also served on numerous local, state and national boards, including the Cannon Street...
Dates:
approximately 1993-present
William "Bill" Saunders papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1100
Abstract
William (Bill) Saunders, was an organizer and lead negotiator of the Charleston Hospital Stike of 1969. In 1970, Saunders established the Committee on Better Racial Assurance (COBRA) to address race-related community problems and provide assistance to community members in need. He also operated the AM radio station WPAL from 1972-1998.
This collection includes materials relating to the personal and professional life of Saunders. A very small portion of the papers contains...
Dates:
approximately 1950-2004
Seashore Farmers' Lodge 767 collection
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1150
Abstract
The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge No. 767 was founded in 1905 by residents of the Sol Legare community of James Island. The building, which housed the Lodge and became the center of member and community activities, was constructed in 1915. The Lodge was created as a mutual benefit and fraternal society, which served as a safety net and provided many necessary services for members and area residents. Edward Wilder, Jr. served as the Lodge’s first President.The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge...
Dates:
1906-2018, undated; Majority of material found within 2006-2011
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- Crump family 1
- DeCosta family 1
- DeCosta, Emily, 1923-2011 1
- DeCosta, Herbert A., Jr., 1923-2008 1
- DeCosta, Herbert A., Sr., 1894-1960 1
- H. A. DeCosta Company 1
- HADCO Realty Company 1
- Higgins family 1
- Hipp, Corinne 1
- Kinlaw family 1
- Midway Company, Inc. 1
- Parks, Ernest 1
- Saunders, William, 1935- 1
- Sauter family 1
- Seashore Farmers' Lodge Museum (S.C.) 1
- Spencer family 1
- St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church (Charleston, S.C.) 1
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