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Charleston (S.C.)

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 215 Collections and/or Records:

Spoleto Festival U.S.A

 Organization

Sprunt, Alexander, 1898-1973

 Person
Dates: Existence: 1898-01-16 - 1973-01-03

St. Andrew's Society of Charleston records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0144
Abstract

This collection includes administrative, financial, and membership records, records of charitable assistance, and other materials of the St. Andrew's Society of Charleston. Records document the social and benevolent activities of the St. Andrew's Society between the years 1729 to 2001.

Dates: 1729-2001
Found in: Special Collections

Theodore Sanders Stern presidential records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5002
Abstract The papers document the many roles President Theodore S. Stern filled in administering the College of Charleston, as well as his affiliation with other organizations. Included are Board of Trustee records, reflecting the College's administration by the city of Charleston (1968-1969) and then by the State College Board of Trustees (1969-1975); his presidential correspondence (1968-1978); correspondence with politicians (1968-1975); committee activities (1968-1974); planning and development...
Dates: 1952, 1966, 1968-1978; Majority of material found within 1969-1978
Found in: Special Collections

Synagogue Emanu-El records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1141
Abstract

Records of Synagogue Emanu-El, the first conservative synagogue in Charleston, South Carolina. Materials document the administrative, social, educational, and spiritual activities of the congregation and its members. Also included are the records of Emanu-El’s Sisterhood, which provides major financial support for the synagogue.

Dates: 1943-2014
Found in: Special Collections

John Martin Taylor papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0204
Abstract These papers contain writings, working files, correspondence, art, and photographs documenting the personal and professional life of John Martin Taylor, also known as Hoppin’ John, American food writer and culinary historian of the American South. Topics include Lowcountry cooking, culinary history, food writing, Hoppin' John's, Taylor's culinary bookstore in Charleston, S.C., mail art and his life as a gay/bisexual man. The papers also cover Taylor’s extended residences in Athens, Ga.,...
Dates: 1935-2018
Found in: Special Collections

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
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