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Charleston (S.C.)

 Subject

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Subject Source: Naf

Found in 220 Collections and/or Records:

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

Whitelaw, Robert N. S., 1905-1974

 Person
Dates: Existence: 1905-02-11 - 1974-04-19

G. Theodore Wichmann papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0075
Abstract

Theodore Wichmann (1886-1966) founded the Charleston Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and taught music lessons in Charleston, South Carolina. This collection includes Wichmann's writings on Mozart, Bizet, Rossini, Beethoven, and Ambroise Thomas, printed programs, and business and personal correspondence for the Orchestra and Wichmann's school music lessons.

Dates: 1904-1966
Found in: Special Collections

Williams Dockery, Patricia

 Person

Willis, Eola, 1856-1952

 Person

Wolfsohn, Siegmund, 1919-2000

 Person
Dates: Existence: 1919-09-20 - 2000-02-29

Workshops: "Planning a New Museum of African American History and Culture in Charleston", 2001

 File — Box 150, Folder: 16
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: 2001
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)

John A. Zeigler, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0125
Abstract The papers contain writings, biographical materials, correspondence, and photographs documenting the life of John Asbury Zeigler, Jr., poet, music philanthropist, and co-owner of the Book Basement bookstore in Charleston, S.C. Materials relate to Zeigler’s education at the Citadel, and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Yakutat, Alaska. The papers also cover Zeigler’s relationship with Edwin Peacock, their friendship with lithographer Prentiss Taylor and his partner Roderick...
Dates: 1755-2015
Found in: Special Collections
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