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Ephemera

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Transient everyday items, usually printed on paper, that are produced for a specific limited use and then often thrown away.

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

90th Annual Session: Conference tag, 2013

 File — Box 122, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes committee resolutions and conference tag.

Dates: 2013
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.2: The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina and Auxiliaries / 4.2.5: Charleston County Baptist Association / 4.2.5.2: Annual Session Minutes and Convention Documents

Sigmund Abeles papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1164
Abstract

The papers of figurative artist and educator Sigmund Abeles include biographical information, correspondence, and information about his art career.

Dates: 1900-2023; Majority of material found within 1980-2017
Found in: Special Collections

Banov and Leopold families papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1162
Abstract

Assorted family papers of the Banov and Leopold families. Materials consist of correspondence, postcards (many published by I. Ginsburg), clippings, printed materials including Ladies Benevolent Society Centennial pamphlets, prayer books, artifacts, and other ephemera.

Dates: 1901-2004; Majority of material found within 1929-1979
Found in: Special Collections

Campaign ephemera, 1992

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: Subseries 2.1
Scope and Contents

Contains ribbons and car bumper stickers.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.2: 1992 Campaign Materials

Campaign Ephemera, 2008

 File — Box 183, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Contains Whipper's signed "Endorsement Form," car bumper stickers and postcards.

Dates: 2008
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.3: The Election and Presidency of Barack Hussien Obama

Charleston Holocaust Memorial Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1177
Abstract

The records of the Charleston Holocaust Memorial Committee of the Charleston Jewish Federation include committee files, planning and management documents, and other records relating to the planning, construction, financing, dedication, and management of the Charleston Holocaust Memorial located in Marion Square.

Dates: 1994-2017; Majority of material found within 1994-2005
Found in: Special Collections

Class of 1945-Sixty-first Reunion: Booklet and flyers, 2006

 File — Box 78, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence, event programs, and booklets regarding Whipper's position as Director of Guidance.

Dates: 2006
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 3: Academic Career / 3.2: Burke High School

Convention ephemera, 1992

 File — Box 75: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Holds delegate tags, invitations and "Statue of Liberty" foam crown.

Dates: 1992
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 / 2.4.17.2: Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention: Memorabilia, 26-29 August 1996

 File — Box 185
Scope and Contents

Contains Whipper's delegate tags with lanyards, Clinton/Gore campaign buttons, with various political candidate buttons and car bumper stickers.

Dates: 26-29 August 1996
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.5: Various Ephemera Items

Doris Marks Ferst papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1156
Abstract

Photograph albums, loose photographs, clippings, correspondence, and assorted ephemera of Doris Marks Ferst (1898-1980) of the Marks family of Charleston, South Carolina.

Dates: approximately 1900-2000; Majority of material found within approximately 1900s-1959
Found in: Special Collections
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