E. A. Adams papers, 1892-1968 (bulk, 1940-1966).

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Adams, E. A. (Eugene Avery), 1886-1958. E. A. Adams papers, 1892-1968 (bulk, 1940-1966).

E. A. Adams papers, 1892-1968 (bulk, 1940-1966).

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Chiefly correspondence, pamphlets, and other papers, 1892 and 1940-1968, re the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Allen University, Victory Savings Bank, Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital, and other aspects of social, religious, and political life in the African American community of S.C. during the middle decades of the 20th century. Earliest item is collection is card promoting the "Fourth Annual State Fair of the Colored State Fair Association, 12 - 19 Dec. 1892," which would include an African American militia unit and other events. Program from music recital, 1 Apr. 1940, at Carver Junior High School; letter, 11 Feb. 1941, to Bishop Howard and Members of the Board of Education of the A.M.E. Church, listing schools, with presidents and seminary deans; letter, [21 May 1941], Atlanta, Ga., from Susie L. Flipper to [Mrs. Charity A. Adams], "If there is an lady who has grown tired, just step aside and allow the rest of us to move up." Seven letters, 7 - 30 Jan. 1947, from presidents of historically black colleges affiliated with the A.M.E. Church, giving statistics re the schools; musical program, 4 Apr. 1949, for concert by Marian Anderson; letter, 27 May 1952, from William A. Fountain, Sr., Birmingham, Alabama, "I attended the Bishop's Council in Cincinnati, Ohio and a committee is to be appointed to work out a merger of the Educational and Religious Education Departments of our great church"; and printed booklet, 1952, Religious Belief in America. Letter, 14 Jan. 1954, from Bishop Fred D. Jordan, Bulawago, Southern Rhodesia [now Zimbabwe], "We are making good progress on our task of restoring the Church to good relations with the government. I hope to be able to clear the wary for free access here in this part for the rest of the Quadrennium before I complete the thirty days allotted me for this trip"; printed booklet, Apr. 1954, The American Way, a statement of Communist Party re problems facing the American people; letter, 1954, from Rev. J.P. Reeder of the South Carolina Citizens Committee, listing his preferred political candidates for upcoming elections. Letter, 9 Aug. 1956, from W.R. Bowman, Columbia, S.C., to subscribers of the African American newspaper, The Palmetto Leader, "As you know, Mr. Hampton is retiring. . . .We are writing to one hundred subscribers, which will include you to meet at Allen University, Aug. 15, at 2:30 p.m. to bring one hundred dollars each as a share or stock holder in the Palmetto Leader. If we raise ten thousand dollars, the balance can be arranged for. This financial arrangement must be made before September 1, 1957. After then, Mr. Hampton will sell it to white friends who are interested in the project." Letter, 29 Aug. 1956, from I. DeQuincey Newman, Sumter, S.C., "The Negro minister has at this time a greater opportunity than he has had since reconstruction days to advance his people politically. . . .A strong Republican party is soon to be built in South Carolina. Let us give to this much needed second party the weight of our moral influence and support"; bank statement, Dec. 1956 - Dec. 1957, "Comparative Statement of the Victory Savings Bank"; political statement, 27 Feb. 1965, by John Bolt Culbertson; and undated essay re African Americans in the Methodist Church in the 18th and 19th centuries. Other materials documenting historically black colleges and universities in the Columbia area include program, 28 Feb. 1946, for founders' day celebration at Allen University; printed invitation, 25 - 29 May 1950, to commencement exercises of Harbison Junior College; program, 11 Aug. 1955, for joint convocation for Benedict College and Allen University; letter, 5 Feb. 1957, from Edwin D. Hoffman, describing events of Negro History Week at Allen University, including a talk by W.E.B. DuBois; and broadside, 12 Feb. 1957, re Lincoln Day Celebration at Allen University.

1013 items (ca. 1 linear ft.)

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