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African American women -- South Carolina -- Societies and clubs -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

63rd Boule Centennial Celebration , 2008

 File — Box 154, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, handbooks, financial reports, grant proposals/applications, speech transcripts, event programs, and publications from Whipper's sorority.

Dates: 2008
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.9: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Gamma XI Omega Chapter

70th Year Anniversary Celebration Event Program, 1977

 File — Box 148, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. anniversary celebration program booklets.

Dates: 1977
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.7: Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston (YWCA)

Annual Election Documents and Correspondence, 1979

 File — Box 148, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. anniversary celebration program booklets.

Dates: 1979
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.7: Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston (YWCA)

Annual Report, 2000

 File — Box 148, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. anniversary celebration program booklets.

Dates: 2000
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.7: Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston (YWCA)

Auxiliary Probation Officer Program, 1998 - 1999

 File — Box 156, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Contains various editions of Constitution and By-Laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial reports, procedure manuals, event programs, and photocopied newspaper clippings regarding Whipper's membership with this historically African American national women's service organization. Of note is the National Trends and Services Facet Committee's work on "The Hurricane Hugo Project," (Box #156, Folder#9: 1989-1990), which details the relief efforts provided to fellow South Carolinians. Also...
Dates: 1998 - 1999
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.10: Charleston Chapter of Links, Incorporated

Black Women's Political Action Forum, 1988

 File — Box 152, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, handbooks, financial reports, grant proposals/applications, speech transcripts, event programs, and publications from Whipper's sorority.

Dates: 1988
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.9: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Gamma XI Omega Chapter

Book Lovers' Club records

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1044
Abstract The Book Lover's Club of Charleston was founded in 1927 by African-American Women as a literary club with a purpose of establishing a high literary culture among its members as well as social improvement for Charleston African Americans. It helped battle racism and sexism through community-wide projects as well as neighborhood and youth activities throughout the city of Charleston.Contains organizational documents, including constitution, correspondence, minutes, and account...
Dates: 1927-1969
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Booklets: Constitution and By-Laws with Manual of Standard Procedures, 2002

 File — Box 153, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, handbooks, financial reports, grant proposals/applications, speech transcripts, event programs, and publications from Whipper's sorority.

Dates: 2002
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.9: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Gamma XI Omega Chapter

By-Laws, 1995, 2000, and undated

 File — Box 152, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, handbooks, financial reports, grant proposals/applications, speech transcripts, event programs, and publications from Whipper's sorority.

Dates: 1995, 2000, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.9: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Gamma XI Omega Chapter

Centennial Boule, 2008

 File — Box 154, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, handbooks, financial reports, grant proposals/applications, speech transcripts, event programs, and publications from Whipper's sorority.

Dates: 2008
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.9: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Gamma XI Omega Chapter
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