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Charleston (S.C.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:

The By-Laws of the International African American Museum, 2005 - 2009

 File — Box 150, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Whipper functioned as Secretary on this board. Contains workshop materials, By-Laws, meeting minutes, correspondence and newspaper articles.

Dates: 2005 - 2009
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.8: Board of Trustee Appointments / 5.8.7: International African American Museum, Charleston, South Carolina (IAAM)

Trapier, Paul, 1806-1872

 Person

Trident Legislative Caucus, 1993-1994

 File — Box 59: Series Series 2, Folder: 14
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Based out of Charleston, South Carolina.

Dates: 1993-1994
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 / 2.4.13: Legislative Conferences, Caucuses and Political Organizations / 2.4.13.9: State of South Carolina Political Organizations

Trott family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0136
Abstract

Includes materials compiled by Charleston native Mabel Trott FitzSimons, including genealogical data and family history relating to Bailey, Cambridge, Cave, FitzSimons, Good, Gregorie, Hendricks, Trott, Venning, and Wood families. Also includes a copy of sailor Henry W. Hendricks' Civil War diary, and records regarding Myrtle Grove Plantation.

Dates: 1836-1981; Majority of material found within 1940-1973
Found in: Special Collections

Reeves van Hettinga papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0210
Abstract Papers of Reeves van Hettinga, French-style chef and trompe l’oeil artist from 1860 to 2018. He spent most of his adult life in New York City before retiring to Charleston, South Carolina. The collection includes biographical materials, art, professional papers and photographs and genealogical materials documenting the van Hettinga and Jones families. There are also materials relating to his brother William, artist and founder of the Charleston newspaper Poor...
Dates: 1860-2018
Found in: Special Collections

Various Documents, undated

 File — Box 142, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Includes employee manual, undated correspondence, and handwritten notes.

Dates: undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.2: Mayor's Advisory Committee on Human Relations

Victory Hostess Organization minutes and annual report

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1034-100
Abstract

Monthly steering committee minutes and annual report of the Victory Hostess Organization established in Charleston, South Carolina, by Nat Shulman of the National Jewish Welfare Board. Minutes and annual report were recorded by Lenora Stine, Secretary and Chairwoman of the Jewish Welfare Board Entertainment Committee. The Victory Hostess Organization (VHO) was established to host dances and entertainment for Jewish GIs in eastern South Carolina during World War II.

Dates: 1943-1944
Found in: Special Collections

We Are Family (WAF) records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0212
Abstract

Board meeting files, financial records, strategic planning files, correspondence, event files, resource files, and promotional materials documenting the activities of We Are Family (WAF), a North Charleston, South Carolina-based nonprofit organization that provides support, resources, and leadership development opportunities to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex (LGBTQI) and straight ally youth.

Dates: 1992-2015
Found in: Special Collections

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
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Whipper, Lucille, 1928-2021

 Person
Dates: Existence: 1928-06-06 - 2021-08-27
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