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manuscripts (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Handwritten documents, particularly books and other documents created before the invention of the printing press. May also be used to distinguish certain documents from published or otherwise printed documents, as in the cases of typed personal letters or a typescript from which printed versions are made.

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

Annual Conference materials, 2000

 File — Box 124, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes documents pertaining to the South Carolina and International Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Incorporated. Holds Constitution and By-Laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, Special Rally reports, special event programs, syllabus, board meeting agendas, Women's Workshop and annual conference materials, and booklets.

Dates: 2000
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries / 4.2.5: Charleston County Baptist Association / 4.2.5.5: Baptist Minsters' Wives and Minsters' Widows of Charleston County

Biographical/Manuscript Documents, undated

 File — Box 105, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Holds correspondence, grant proposals and applications, press releases and newspaper articles, historical committee documents, oral history interview questions, biographical/manuscript documents, and various notes.

Dates: undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, 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 / 4.2.2.6: WBEMC History Project

Church Manual, undated

 File — Box 133, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Pertains to Whipper's affiliation with the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., and various religious organizations. Contains the sub-series: The National Baptist Convention of America; The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina; Ministries and Various Religious Affiliations; and Churches.

Dates: Majority of material found in undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.2: Morris Street Baptist Church / 4.4.2.1: Various Documents

Department of Education: Manuscript, 1993

 File — Box 39: Series Series 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

(Folder 2 of 2) Final edition of "Contributions..."

Dates: 1993
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, 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 / 2.4.9: State of South Carolina Departments / 2.4.9.1: Department of Education

Department of Education: Manuscript draft , 1993

 File — Box 39: Series Series 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

(Folder 1 of 2) Holds "Contributions of African-Americans to South Carolina."

Dates: 1993
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, 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 / 2.4.9: State of South Carolina Departments / 2.4.9.1: Department of Education

Discipleship Manual, 2005

 File — Box 131, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Pertains to Whipper's affiliation with the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., and various religious organizations. Contains the sub-series: The National Baptist Convention of America; The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina; Ministries and Various Religious Affiliations; and Churches.

Dates: 2005
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.4: Churches / 4.4.2: Morris Street Baptist Church / 4.4.2.1: Various Documents

Dissertation: "Towards Creating Anomalies...Low Income, First Generation Students at Benedict College", 2005

 File — Box 118, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Whipper served on Benedict's Board of Trustees (2005-2008). Holds correspondence, meeting minutes, Board of Trustees meeting reports, various committee meeting reports, President reports, Founder's Day Rally event programs, a variety of special event programs, and news releases. Includes dissertation: "Towards Creating Anomalies...Low Income, First Generation Students at Benedict College," 2005.

Dates: 2005
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries / 4.2.4.: Baptist Educational and Missionary Sponsored Educational Institutions / 4.2.4.2: Benedict College

Edmund Lee Drago collection

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1051
Abstract Scholar, author, and history professor, Edmund Lee Drago began his teaching career at the College of Charleston in 1975. He is the author of "Initiative, Paternalism and Race Relations: Charleston's Avery Normal Institute" (1990), among other books. His research focus is 19th century U.S. History, African American and Charleston history, and the American Civil War and Reconstruction. The Edmund Lee Drago Papers are organized in three series. The first consists of materials related to his...
Dates: 1784-2009, undated; Majority of material found in 1865-1991
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Edmund Lee Drago collection

Friendly Moralist Society records

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1009
Abstract The Friendly Moralist Society was a benevolent society, established in Charleston South Carolina, 1838 for free men of color (mulatto or mixed race). The group served the community by providing burial aid, purchasing plots and assisting during funerals, for those in need. The organization also worked to provide charitable assistance to needy widows and orphans of deceased members. Each member was entitled to certain rights of membership, namely financial assistance in times of illness or...
Dates: 1841-1856, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Friendly Moralist Society records

Handbook, 2007 - 2009

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Each series contains multiple subseries in which detailed descriptions are provide in each introduction. Series 1. Biographical Documents (1944-2015, and undated)holds resumes, vitas and biographical sketches; oral interview transctipts and essays about Whipper; tributes and honors which includes honorary degrees, the South Carolina Black Hall of Fame, and the BellSouth-South Carolina African American History Calendar honoree (also refer to Series 10: Awards. Various recognitions...
Dates: 2007 - 2009
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / AMN 1146, Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.10: Charleston Chapter of Links, Incorporated
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