Civic leaders -- South Carolina -- Charleston
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin James Whipper, Sr., papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1147
Abstract
Benjamin James Whipper, Sr., (1912-1998), a minister, religious leader, educator, and civic activist. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Reverend Whipper pastored two churches, Charity Baptist (1949), and Saint Matthew Baptist (1940). Whipper was the Moderator of the Charleston County Baptist Association; the treasurer with the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina; and the Assistant Secretary on the Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention, USA,...
Dates:
approximately 1865-2008, undated
Whipper's Swearing In Ceremony, 15 August 1986
File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 14
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents
Includes invitation/program with newspaper article.
Dates:
15 August 1986
"Woman of the Year" Scrapbook, 1981
File — Scrapbook 160
Scope and Contents
The Charleston Chapter of the Links' tribute to Whipper includes documents pertaining to the implementation of the Avery Research Center, the Governor's appointment to the South Carolina Advisory Committee, and Planning Committee for the First Governor's Conference on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, along with additional and recognition for her civic and Links activities.
Dates:
1981