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Minorities -- Political activity

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Black Women's Political Action Forum, 1988

 File — Box 59: Series Series 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, reports, meeting agenda and minutes from the: National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women; National Political Congress of Black Women, Incorporated; and Black Women's Political Action Forum.

Dates: 1988
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper / 2.4.13: Legislative Conferences, Caucuses and Political Organizations / 2.4.13.7: Various African American Political Organizations

Black Women's Political Action Forum, 1988

 File — Box 152, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, handbooks, financial reports, grant proposals/applications, speech transcripts, event programs, and publications from Whipper's sorority.

Dates: 1988
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.9: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Gamma XI Omega Chapter

Campaign advertisements, 1986

 File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings of Whipper's notices for the Primary (24 June) and Special Election (5 August). Also contains small flyers.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.1: 1986 and 1988 Campaign Materials

Campaign events, 1986

 File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents

Contains committee assignments, program, flyers, letter and photographs of campaign events.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.1: 1986 and 1988 Campaign Materials

Campaign filing application, 1986

 File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

During 1986, Whipper ran in four elections; two primaries and two general elections.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.1: 1986 and 1988 Campaign Materials

Correspondence, undated

 File — Box 50: Series Series 2, Folder: 15
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letters to Representative Whipper which are not dated.

Dates: undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper / 2.4.11: Correspondence and Newsletters

Correspondence: Cards, 1986

 File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 16
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents

Congratulations greeting cards sent to Whipper.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.1: 1986 and 1988 Campaign Materials

Correspondence: Letters, 1986

 File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 15
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents

Contains congratulatory letters sent to Whipper.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.1: 1986 and 1988 Campaign Materials

Democratic Women of Charleston County , 1982-2010

 File — Box 60: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes correspondence and reports from: South Carolina Democratic Party; South Carolina House of Representatives; House Democratic Caucus; and Trident Legislative Caucus.

Dates: 1982-2010
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper / 2.4.13: Legislative Conferences, Caucuses and Political Organizations / 2.4.13.9: State of South Carolina Political Organizations

Meeting minutes, 1983

 File — Box 142, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Holds the subseries: Office of the Mayor; Manpower Area Planning Council (CAMPS); Commission for Women; and City of Charleston Budgets and Committees.

Dates: 1983
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.3: City of Charleston Departments and Committees / 5.3.3: Commission for Women
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