Research files, 1975-1976.

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Research files, 1975-1976.

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Collection of interviews, correspondence, historical sketches, photocopies of photographs and other historical materials compiled by Marianna W. Davis in researching the book, South Carolina's Blacks and Native Americans, 1776-1976, a local project inspired by the United States Bicentennial in 1976. Includes 18 unbound volumes on history of African Americans and Indians that were turned in for the following counties: Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Fairfield, Georgetown, Greenville, Hampton, Lancaster, Laurens, Orangeburg, Pickens, Sumter, and Williamsburg. Many county files include historical sketches of African-American churches, towns, schools, etc.

0.33 linear ft. (1 document box)

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Davis, Marianna W.

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Professor of English and education, Claflin College; joined faculty of Benedict College (1969), director of communications, Benedict College; acting president, Denmark Technical College (1985); chair, South Carolina Committee of International Women's Year; first black to serve as chair of the Annual Conference on College Composition and Communication, an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English; b. Marianna White, 1929. From the description of Marianna W. Davis papers...