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Septima P. Clark Papers |
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Avery Manuscript Number 1000 |
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Works: Writings, Talks, Lectures and Speeches |
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Photocopy of Septima Clark's autobiography, Echo in My Soul (Dutton, 1962), witha brief photocopy typescript, "Memories of the Life of Septima Clark" |
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Correspondence and contract re Echo in My Soul, with photocopies of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s comments on the book, a review, and a few royalty statements |
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Various versions, typed, handwritten, photocopied, etc., of "A Fabulous Decade: Montgomery to Memphis, A Woman's View" re civil rights advance between 1955 and 1968. With anecdotes throughout the south, and details of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and activities of Highlander and Southern Christian Leadership Conference. |
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"Voting Does Count," a brief published excerpt re Esau Jenkins from Septima Clark's longer article, "A Fabulous Decade." In Journal of Black Studies, June 1980. |
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"Extension Programs, John's Island and Charleston." Manuscript draft detailing work of Highlander Center, Esau Jenkins and his Progressive Club on Johns Island, SC |
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Photocopy typescript of talk (ca. 1977) to local credit union Clark helped start re history of Esau Jenkins' Citizens Committee. Possibly not by Septima Clark. |
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Brief handwritten promotional article re the work of Highlander Center. |
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Brief vignettes by Clark on Martin L. King, Jr. and his non-violent philosophy |
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Handwritten tribute to Alberta Christine Williams King, Mrs. Martin L. King, Sr. |
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Clark's letter to the editor re murder (1975) of George A. Payton, Jr., handwritten & published copy; with memorial service program |
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Typescript photocopy of Clark's tribute to Andrew Young |
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Photocopy of Clark's brief note re financial failure of 1982 planned tribute to her |
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Typescript, carbon, and manuscript note cards re talks on non-violence |
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Newspaper clipping of article (1957) by Clark re race relations in Clinton, TN |
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Typescript of Clark's "A Profile of Black America, 1929-1983," re overcoming historical disadvantages to ensure equality for all |
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Clark's handwritten essay "The New Resistance Movement" re "hippies" and alienated Americans protesting the Viet Nam war and the influence of the military in the USA |
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Clark's handwritten 1982 essay delivered at the College of Charleston, "The Movement in the Sixties," re the need not to give up despite Civil Rights goals not being met |
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Photocopy of "The Movement I Remember," chapter by Clark in unknown publication, reprinting in alternate format her essay, "A Fabulous Decade" |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's 1969 "The Nature of the Current Revolt" re riots and looting in ghettos, in response to institutionalized racism |
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Corrected, typed copies of essay with various titles ("The Meaning of Negro Strategy," "New Directions in Black Politics") re unified Black community demanding rights |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's "The Colonial War at Home" re USA' s growing militarism, in the Viet Nam war, in police forces and other manifestations |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's "The Dilemma of Negro/Black Americans," re need for black pride, unity, and constructive use of freedoms available |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's "The Exploration of Racism" likening police in ghettos to troops in Viet Nam and slave owners putting down rebellions |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's "Good-bye to Jim Crow?" re the basic historic differences between black and white America |
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Handwritten Clark essay "Great Expectations: No Miracles" re need to avoid complacency despite Jimmy Carter being President and being pro civil rights |
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Clark's notes for talks: on civil rights struggle, and Life in Sea Islands; with program re latter talk at Howard University, 1974 |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's "Beyond Chaos:A New History for a New Generation," a call for taking control of black history and thus, a black future. |
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Typescripts and photocopy of published version ( Journal of Black Studies, June 1980) of "Citizenship & the Gospel" re Citizenship Schools and redeeming of USA |
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Handwritten and typed copy of Clark's "The Challenge to Black and White" re need to address inequalities shared by all disadvantaged Americans, white and black. There is an audio tape of Clark giving this talk at Antioch College in 1000-15-10. |
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Handwritten essay "American Justice" about the need for compassion for alienated groups in the country; it served as Clark's Yuletide greeting of 1970. |
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Clark's handwritten letter to the editor (?) re problems in Food Stamp program |
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Clark's handwritten "Observations of August 29th Primary by a [Poll] Watcher" |
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Handwritten fragments of talks on civil rights and related issues |
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Typescript of Clark's "Why I Believe There is a God" |
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Typed index cards (some missing) for talk "What Religion Does for Us" |
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Typed copy of "The Bible & the Ballot" encouraging churches to help voter registration |
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Typed copy of "Christian Giving" explaining the nature of pew rallies |
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Typed copy of "Equal Rights Through God" re leading Christian life |
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Handwritten and typed copies of Clark's "Christianity Among Blacks in US" re church's history and contemporary role in the black community |
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Handwritten copy of "The Gift of Blackness" re different gifts coming from same source |
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Handwritten copy of "The Man Who Lives Forever" re living to please God |
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Handwritten "The Gift of Chaos" and typed "It Takes All Kinds", two of Clark's Christmas greetings |
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Letter to editor, and fragment of talk on religious-related subjects |
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Two typescripts on teaching and word recognition skills |
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Typescripts of "A New Sound in the Air" re continuing education and handwritten essay "Adult Basic Education in Charleston County" |
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Handwritten essay "Crime in the Schools" and published letter to editor re school violence at local 1977 football game, the Sertoma Classic |
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Typescript "Socialization of Minority Children" and its published appearance, in a somewhat altered form in the News and Courier, 10 Oct. 1976 |
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Handwritten and newspaper ( The Chronicle, 2 Feb. 1976) version of "The Vocation of Black Scholarship" re identifying enemy within both white and black communities |
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Handwritten copy of "What is Happening to Youth" re youth violence, advocating the use of non violence and the ballot |
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Handwritten and published (Charleston Evening Post ) letter to the editor in tribute to Dr. Alton Crews, head Charleston County Board of Education |
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Photocopy of "Three Dimensions of a Complete Life" to church women encouraging them to help in the cause of justice and equality |
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Note cards for talk "Our Great Task of Happiness" re happiness coming from God |
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Notes cards for talk "Thought Stylists" given to graduates, Coyle's School of Beauty |
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Handwritten essay on "Growing Old Gracefully" |
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Clark's Handwritten and typed "Christian principles Disturb Atlantans" re newspaper story re Human Relations Council and Christian values |
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Typed, and manuscript copies of three inspirational talks to graduates and similar groups: "Let Us Remember," "Exalting Ourselves" and talk to Gamma Xi Omega |
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Misc. printed programs at which Septima Clark spoke |
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