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correspondence

 Subject

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Any forms of addressed and written communication sent and received, including letters, postcards, memorandums, notes, telegrams, or cables.

Found in 1012 Collections and/or Records:

James Polzois papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0215
Abstract

The collection consists of the papers of James Polzois, an artist who lived in Charleston, South Carolina. The papers include photographs, prints, and original artworks of Charleston area architecture and church organs. There are also photographs, correspondence, and military records documenting Polzois’ life. The papers also include Polzois’ writings and research files, with a special focus on his research into Denmark Vesey.

Dates: 1864-2018; Majority of material found within 1952-2018
Found in: Special Collections

Frederick A. Porcher papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0038
Abstract Papers consist of memoirs, lectures, essays, correspondence, and other assorted writings of Frederick A. Porcher, Professor of Belles Lettres and History at the College of Charleston from 1848 to 1886. Memoirs concern Porcher's life and career, including his childhood on Cedar Springs Plantation, his education at Yale, his life in politics, his travels abroad, and teaching at the College of Charleston. There are also personal reminiscences on South Carolina history and politics and the...
Dates: 1761-1878
Found in: Special Collections

Leila Potts Campbell papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1174
Abstract

The personal and professional papers of former associate director of Avery Research Center, Leila Potts Campbell.

Dates: approximately 1830s-2009
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Robert Primrose papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-056
Collection Overview

The collection consists of a letter written in 1800 from Primrose to John S. McLaughlin concerning a job and a list of Primrose's assets from 1835.

Dates: 1800-1835
Found in: Special Collections

Program: Third Annual Avery Citizenship Awards Gala, 1997

 File — Box 147, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence and invitations.

Dates: 1997
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.2: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, College of Charleston

Progressive National Baptist Convention: Correspondence and event fliers, 2012

 File — Box 82, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains the subseries: Correspondence, Reports and Meeting Minutes; Annual Session Minutes and Programs; National Baptist Congress of Christian Education; Woman's Auxiliary; and Home and Foreign Mission Board.

Dates: 2012
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 4: Religious Affiliations and Organizations / 4.1: National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. / 4.1.1: Correspondence, Reports and Meeting Minutes

Project: The Charleston Jazz Initiative , 2000 - 2004

 File — Box 147, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles, journal essay, and correspondence.

Dates: 2000 - 2004
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 5: Civic, Community, and Social Involvement / 5.6: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / 5.6.2: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, College of Charleston

Project Weed and Seed, 1992-1993

 File — Box 68: Series Series 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correpondence and conference summary.

Dates: 1992-1993
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 / 2.4.14: Charleston County and City Departments and Organizations / 2.4.14.2: City of Charleston: Departments Offices, Organizations and Businesses / 2.4.14.2.2: City of Charleston Departments

Prystowsky-Feldman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1016
Abstract

Family papers, photographs, and artifacts of the Prystowsky-Feldman family of Charleston.

Dates: 1887-1976
Found in: Special Collections

George Rabb papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0225
Abstract Assorted materials documenting the life and research of George B. Rabb (1930-2017). Rabb, a College of Charleston alumnus, was the director of the Brookfield Zoo and an expert on amphibians, lizards, and wolves. A noted conservationist, he was involved with conservation organizations worldwide. endangered species. Materials include correspondence, research notes, slides, reports by George B. Rabb and others, plaques, awards, documents and related materials regarding his work at the...
Dates: 1928-2017; Majority of material found within 1960s-2000s
Found in: Special Collections
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