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papers (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Brief, formal, written compositions, often designed for publication, generally presented orally at a public venue. Examples include writings on art historical, scientific, or historical topics.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Sigmund Abeles papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1164
Abstract

The papers of figurative artist and educator Sigmund Abeles include biographical information, correspondence, and information about his art career.

Dates: 1900-2023; Majority of material found within 1980-2017
Found in: Special Collections

Bill: House #3067: Amendment to Spousal Sexual Battery Bill, 1993

 File — Box 28: Series Series 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains supporting documents.

Dates: 1993
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 / 2.4.4: Legislation Authored and/or Initiated by Representative Whipper / 2.4.4.1: Session 107: House and Senate: Martial Rape Legislation

Correspondence and annual meeting materials , 1989

 File — Box 54: Series Series 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains sub-series: Correspondence, Meeting Minutes and Reports; and Redistricting and Reapportionment.

Dates: 1989
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 / 2.4.13.4: South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus / 2.4.13.4.1: South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus: Correspondence, Meeting Minutes and Reports

Bokara Legendre papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0229
Abstract

The papers of Bokara Legendre, a South Carolina-born socialite, writer, artist, performer, world traveler, and interviewer. The collection includes extensive diaries and photographs as well as other writings, biographical and family papers, and audiovisual materials.

Dates: 1927-2018; Majority of material found within 1955-2017
Found in: Special Collections

Patricia Williams Lessane papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1175
Abstract

The papers of Patricia Williams Lessane, Executive Director of Avery Research Center for African American History & Culture from 2010-2019.

Dates: 1976-2019
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

William Vincent Moore papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0153
Abstract Writings, printed materials, working files, correspondence, photographs, and audiovisual materials of William Vincent Moore, Professor of Political Science at the College of Charleston from 1972 to 2009. Materials document Moore's scholarly research of American political extremism, South Carolina politics, and Southern politics. Printed materials amassed by Moore make up a significant portion of the collection and consist of newspapers, newsletters, magazines, booklets, pamphlets, direct...
Dates: 1895-2009; Majority of material found within 1940-2009
Found in: Special Collections

Oil Overcharge Sub-Committee documents, 1989, and undated

 File — Box 26: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Provides brief history.

Dates: 1989, and 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 / 2.4.3: General Assembly Joint Committees / 2.4.3.1: Joint Legislative Committee on Energy / 2.4.3.1.2: Joint Legislative Committee on Energy: Oil Overcharge Subcommittee

Program: Annual Fellowship Dinner and Annual Session materials, 2006

 File — Box 92, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains receipts, newsletters, event programs, journals, correspondence, brohures, flyers, and various ephemera.

Dates: 2006
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.1: National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. / 4.1.5: Home and Foreign Mission Board

George Rabb papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0225
Abstract Assorted materials documenting the life and research of George B. Rabb (1930-2017). Rabb, a College of Charleston alumnus, was the director of the Brookfield Zoo and an expert on amphibians, lizards, and wolves. A noted conservationist, he was involved with conservation organizations worldwide. endangered species. Materials include correspondence, research notes, slides, reports by George B. Rabb and others, plaques, awards, documents and related materials regarding his work at the...
Dates: 1928-2017; Majority of material found within 1960s-2000s
Found in: Special Collections

Alicia Rhett papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0226
Abstract

Papers of Alicia Rhett, artist and actress, best known for her role as India Wilkes in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind and for her career as an artist. The collection includes family and biographical material as well as materials related to her careers as both an actress and an artist.

Dates: approximately 1890s-2012; Majority of material found within 1930-2012
Found in: Special Collections
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