Nonprofit organizations -- South Carolina -- Charleston
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture records
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1104
Abstract
The Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture was founded in 1978 by a group of Avery Normal Institute alumni and other interested persons in the Charleston, South Carolina, area. Its mission was to rescue the Avery Normal Institute buildings and to develop an archive and museum for preserving African American history and culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Working with the College of Charleston, the properties at 123 and 125 Bull Street were acquired and, in 1985, the Avery...
Dates:
1930-2019; Majority of material found within 1978-2008
Herbert 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:
1851-2009
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1179
Abstract
The papers of Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, educator, historian, former Director and Executive Director of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, and Chair of the College of Charleston History Department.
Dates:
1956-2017
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