Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club papers, 1916-2004.

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Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club papers, 1916-2004.

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The records of the Phillis Wheatley Club are arranged in three series. The first series contains a history of the club produced by the club's founder Jeanette Cox, as well as four bound volumes of the club's minute books. The minutes detail authors read and discussed by the club, dues from members, and donations given to various organizations throughout Charleston. The second series is a chronological arrangement of letters sent and received by the club from members, other individuals (including copies of letters from W.E. B. DuBois and Mary McLeod Bethune), and organizations. The last series includes programs re club events, a member manual (2004), brief member profiles, and clippings re the club.

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College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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