African Americans -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
Action Council for Cross-Cultural Mental Health and Human Services: "The Political Award", 1992
File — Box 180, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Holds awards from various Democratic affiliations.
Dates:
1992
Septima P. Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1000
Abstract
Septima Poinsette Clark (1898-1987) was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Peter Porcher Poinsette and Victoria Anderson. Clark attended small private schools and Avery Institute, getting a teacher's certificate in 1916. She married Nerie Clark (1889-1925) of North Carolina, a navy cook in 1920; they had one surviving child Nerie Clark, Jr. (born 1925). Clark received her BA from Benedict College in 1942 and an MA from Hampton Institute in 1946. She taught in various schools throughout...
Dates:
approximately 1910-1990
Conference Proceedings: "Southwide Conference of Black Elected Officials", 11-14 December 1968
File — Box 164, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains reports, typescripts, and workbooks regarding civil rights issues, voting, and school desegregation.
Dates:
11-14 December 1968
Walter Earl Douglas papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1127
Abstract
Walter Earl Douglas (1923-1979), an African-American newspaper journalist and writer. A stanch conservative Republican, Douglas wrote columns under the byline of "The Earl of Charleston" and "W. Earl Douglas." His columns were featured in South Carolina newspapers including the "Charleston Chronicle," "The Charleston Evening Post" and "Black News" (Columbia), in addition to syndicated nationally papers including the "Union Leader" (Manchester, New Hampshire). Douglas' writings incorporate...
Dates:
1963-1979; Majority of material found within 1977-1979
Herbert U. Fielding (Senator), 1995 - 1996
File — Box 182, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the completion and opening of Highway 61 Connector with its dedication to Fielding.
Dates:
1995 - 1996
Political newspaper articles, 1991
File — Box 74: Series Series 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Various articles and "Letters to the Editor" pieces by and about Whipper, with political editorials, journal essays and articles written by others.
Dates:
1991
Found in:
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
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Lucille Simmons Whipper papers
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Series 2: Political Career
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2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper
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2.4.17: Various Documents
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2.4.17.1: Newspaper Articles
Political newspaper articles, 1993
File — Box 74: Series Series 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Various articles and "Letters to the Editor" pieces by and about Whipper, with political editorials, journal essays and articles written by others.
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
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2.4.17: Various Documents
/
2.4.17.1: Newspaper Articles
Political newspaper articles, 1994
File — Box 74: Series Series 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Various articles and "Letters to the Editor" pieces by and about Whipper, with political editorials, journal essays and articles written by others.
Dates:
1994
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
/
2.4.17: Various Documents
/
2.4.17.1: Newspaper Articles
Political newspaper articles, 1995
File — Box 74: Series Series 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Various articles and "Letters to the Editor" pieces by and about Whipper, with political editorials, journal essays and articles written by others.
Dates:
1995
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
/
2.4.17: Various Documents
/
2.4.17.1: Newspaper Articles
Political newspaper articles, 1996 - 1997
File — Box 74: Series Series 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Various articles and "Letters to the Editor" pieces by and about Whipper, with political editorials, journal essays and articles written by others.
Dates:
1996 - 1997
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
/
2.4.17: Various Documents
/
2.4.17.1: Newspaper Articles