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Frank Albert Young papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1136
Abstract
Frank Albert Young (1905-1990), worked as a journalist, historian, lecturer, and activist. Young, frequently referred to as "Mzee" (respected wise elder) and "Mwalimu" (dedicated teacher) was one of the last living members of "The Harlem Round Table." He was the founding member of the Third World Press News Service, Third World-American Education Association and Pan-African Communications Committee and was a member of numerous social justice, and grassroots organizations.
Dates:
1910-1989, undated; Majority of material found within 1970-1988
YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., records
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1078
Abstract
The Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston, which originated in 1907, has served communities in Charleston and the lowcountry area of South Carolina for over a century. Currently, the YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., strives to provide programs and services for all people and holds a mission to eliminate racism and to empower women.The collection documents the founding and history of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Charleston, South Carolina...
Dates:
1906-2007
John A. Zeigler, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0125
Abstract
The papers contain writings, biographical materials, correspondence, and photographs documenting the life of John Asbury Zeigler, Jr., poet, music philanthropist, and co-owner of the Book Basement bookstore in Charleston, S.C. Materials relate to Zeigler’s education at the Citadel, and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Yakutat, Alaska. The papers also cover Zeigler’s relationship with Edwin Peacock, their friendship with lithographer Prentiss Taylor and his partner Roderick...
Dates:
1755-2015
Found in:
Special Collections
Zion-Olivet Presbyterian Church records
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1030
Abstract
Zion-Olivet formed in 1959 when two African American congregations in Charleston. S.C., Zion and Olivet, merged. The records in the collection are divided into three main sections, Zion Presbyterian Church, Olivet Presbyterian church and Zion-Olivet Presbyterian church records with numerous series which finacial documents, Kindergarten/Child Child Center, Church members and students, Women's Associations, United Presbyterian Men of Zion-Olivet, and the Presbyterian Church USA/Synod of the...
Dates:
1854-1991, undated
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- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, S.C.) 8
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- Clark, Septima Poinsette, 1898-1987 7
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- Brith Sholom Beth Israel (Charleston, S.C.) 4
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- Hospital and Training School for Nurses (Charleston, S.C.) 4
- Jenkins, Esau, 1910-1972 4
- Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) 4
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- South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs 4
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- United States. Works Progress Administration 4
- Waring, Julius Waties, 1880-1968 4
- Whipper, Lucille, 1928-2021 4
- Addlestone Hebrew Academy (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- African Methodist Episcopal Church 3
- Aleph Zadik Aleph 3
- Allen University 3
- American Missionary Association 3
- Baskervill Ministries (Pawleys Island, S.C.) 3
- Benedict College 3
- Bonds-Wilson High School (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Brown Fellowship Society (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Brown, Millicent E. 3
- Butler, Susan Dart, 1888-1959 3
- Carawan, Guy 3
- Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina 3
- Congregation Sinai (Sumter, S.C.) 3
- Cornwell, Ruby Pendergrass, 1902-2003 3
- DeCosta, Emily, 1923-2011 3
- Dock Street Theatre (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 3
- Footlight Players (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Harby family 3
- Harby, Isaac, 1788-1828 3
- Harleston, Edwin Gailliard, 1854-1931 3
- Howard University 3
- Hunt, Eugene C. 3
- Immaculate Conception School (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Karesh, Rosalyn Furchgott 3
- King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 3
- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 3
- Levy family 3
- McClennan-Banks Memorial Hospital (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Mickey family 3
- Morris College (Sumter, S.C.) 3
- Morris Street Baptist Church (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Moses, Octavia Harby, 1823-1904 3
- Moïse, Penina 3
- Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 3
- Rivers, L. Mendel (Lucius Mendel), 1905-1970 3
- Robinson, Bernice, 1914-1994 3
- South Carolina. General Assembly. House of Representatives 3
- St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Synagogue Emanu-El (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003 3
- United States. Congress. House 3
- United States. Navy 3
- We Are Family (Charleston, S.C.) 3
- Williams, Hosea, 1926-2000 3
- Young, Andrew, 1932- 3
- Abernathy, Ralph, 1926-1990 2
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 2
- Alterman, Jennet Robinson 2
- Amistad Research Center 2
- Anderson, Dorothy Middleton 2
- Anderson, Leroy Frederick, Dr., 1916-1989 2
- Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993 2
- Atlanta University 2
- Banks, Anna DeCosta, 1863-1911 2
- Bennett, Isaiah, 1926-2002 2
- Beth Israel (Charleston, S.C.) 2
- Beth Israel Congregation (Florence, S.C.) 2
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