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Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

L. Mendel Rivers papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0094
Abstract Correspondence, speeches, memoranda, legislative files, political files, and committee files of L. Mendel Rivers (1905-1970), Democratic United States Representative from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District from 1941 to 1970. Materials primarily relate to Rivers' service in Congress from 1955 to 1962 with topics including the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Bay of Pigs invasion, Civil Rights, public school desegregation, and the United States Armed Services and defense programs. Also...
Dates: 1940-1962; Majority of material found within 1957-1962
Found in: Special Collections

Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: Annual Meeting, 1970 - 1971

 File — Box 78, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Contains delegate address delivered by Whipper. Includes memorandum regarding "College Students Applying for Registration." (1971)

Dates: 1970 - 1971
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 3: Academic Career / 3.2: Burke High School

Speaking Engagements: Correspondence and Programs, 1982-2010

 File — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1.4
Scope and Contents

Contains requests for Whipper as a keynote speaker at various events, with programs and flyers featuring events where she spoke.

Dates: 1982-2010
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.4: Writings and Speeches

Speech Transcripts by Whipper, 1998

 File — Box 182, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

Given to Cornwell for receiving the Harvey Gantt Award. Includes drafts.

Dates: 1998
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 11: Various Documents and Ephemera / 11.2: People Subject File / 11.2.2: People Subject File / 11.2.2.1 Ruby Pendergrass Cornwell

Speeches, 1986

 File — Box 6: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 2.1.1.
Scope and Contents

Typescripts of campaign addresses by Whipper.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.1: Campaigns and Elections / 2.1.1: 1986 and 1988 Campaign Materials

Speeches: African American Political Issues , 1988, and undated

 File — Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: Subseries 1.4
Scope and Contents

Holds "Saving the Black and the Male Child;" and Influencing Decision Making in the Eighties: The Crisis in Black Leadership," with several untitled typed drafts. Includes an handwritten speech introducing Congressman James Clyburn, (undated).

Dates: 1988, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.4: Writings and Speeches

Speeches: College Education , 1989, and undated

 File — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: Subseries 1.4
Scope and Contents

Includes a untitled speech delivered at Saint Augustine's College Alumni Banquet (1989), and a untitled address given at the College of Charleston regarding "Black student admissions."

Dates: 1989, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.4: Writings and Speeches

Speeches: Education and Cultural Diversity, 1992

 File — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: Subseries 1.4
Scope and Contents

Contains Whipper's remarks at the South Carolina Collaborative for the Renewal of Teacher Education (K-12).

Dates: 1992
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.4: Writings and Speeches

Speeches: Politics, Civil Rights and Economic Issues , 1989-1990, and undated

 File — Box 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: Subseries 1.4
Scope and Contents

Contains handwritten and typed speeches, many with untitled drafts. Includes "Dreams and Visions: Necessary Traits of an Effective Leader;" "Strengthening Institutions for Survival in the 21st Century;" and "Lord, I'm Climbing High to Mountains Tryin' to Get Home."

Dates: 1989-1990, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.4: Writings and Speeches

Speeches: Primary and Secondary Education , 1982-1992, and undated

 File — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: Subseries 1.4
Scope and Contents

Speeches delivered by Whipper at Charleston elementary schools. Includes "Education in the 80's: Preparation for the Future," and "Dreams, Fantasies and Realties."

Dates: 1982-1992, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 1: Biographical Documents / 1.4: Writings and Speeches
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