African Americans -- Social conditions
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Graves family papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1081
Abstract
The Graves family of Charleston, South Carolina, was an African American family consisting largely of educators and Avery Institute graduates. James R. B. Graves, Jr. (1883-1969), a Pullman porter and union member of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, married Rose Laura Winds (1890-1978) in 1915. Together, they raised five children: J. Michael, Pauline, Annette, Robert, and Eugene. J. Michael Graves (1915-1996), a Class of 1932 graduate of the Avery Institute, was an educator and...
Dates:
1884-2004
James Logan scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1010
Abstract
James Raymond Logan (1874-1958) was the first native Charlestonian to receive a civil service appointment for work at the Charleston Navy Yard, and was the first African American appointee. Logan also directed Logan's Military Band and the choirs of Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church and Zion Presbyterian Church.This collection includes newspaper clippings, programs, photographs and correspondence that originally comprised two scrapbooks (now disbound) created by James Raymond...
Dates:
1896-1961
Workshop: "Christian Women Responding to Social Problems", 1985
File — Box 107, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Whipper was the Committee Chair which sponsored an annual workship on relevant topics for the Women's Convention.
Dates:
1985
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
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Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations
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4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries
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4.2.2: Women's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention (WBEMC) of South Carolina
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4.2.2.8: Auxiliaries and Committees
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4.2.2.8.1: Concern for Action Committee/Committee on Social Concerns
Workshop: "Christian Women Responding to Social Problems Relating to Our Youth", 1987
File — Box 107, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Whipper was the Committee Chair which sponsored an annual workship on relevant topics for the Women's Convention.
Dates:
1987
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
/
Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
/
Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations
/
4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries
/
4.2.2: Women's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention (WBEMC) of South Carolina
/
4.2.2.8: Auxiliaries and Committees
/
4.2.2.8.1: Concern for Action Committee/Committee on Social Concerns