Inventory of the Sandra Fowler Papers, 1967 - 1995
Descriptive Summary
Abstract: | Sandra N. Fowler was a school teacher in Charleston County, President of the Board of Directors of the Miriam B. Wilson Foundation, Membership Director of the Democratic Women of Charleston County, and member of the Charleston Area Community Relations Committee. |
The papers consist of various documents related to Fowler's position as president of the Board of Directors of the Miriam B. Wilson Foundation and to her interest in black history, including articles and brochures related to black soldiers in the Civil War, the southern Civil Rights Movement, and several artifacts from the 1969 Hospital Workers Strike in Charleston (notably a hat distributed by Local 1199). Other documents pertain to Fowler's involvement in the Charleston Area Community Relations Committee and Democratic Women of Charleston County. Miriam B. Wilson Foundation papers regarding the Old Slave Mart museum focus on the board's attempts to keep it solvent, with a history of its existence. | |
Title: | Sandra Fowler Papers, 1967 - 1995 |
Creator: | Fowler, Sandra. |
Repository: | Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston |
Call Number: | AMN 1007 |
Language of Material: | Material in English |
Extent: | .25 linear feet (1 archival box) |
Biographical Note
Sandra N. Fowler was a school teacher in Charleston County, President (1980s) of the Board of Directors of the Miriam B. Wilson Foundation (Old Slave Mart Museum), Membership Director (1994-1995) of the Democratic Women of Charleston County, and member (1992-1993) of the Charleston Area Community Relations Committee.
Collection Overview
The papers consist of various documents related to Fowler's position as president of the Board of Directors of the Miriam B. Wilson Foundation and to her interest in black history, including articles and brochures related to black soldiers in the Civil War, the southern Civil Rights Movement, and several artifacts from the 1969 Hospital Workers Strike in Charleston (notably a hat distributed by Local 1199). Other documents pertain to Fowler's involvement in the Charleston Area Community Relations Committee and Democratic Women of Charleston County. Miriam B. Wilson Foundation papers regarding the Old Slave Mart museum focus on the board's attempts to keep it solvent, with a history of its existence.
Collection Arrangement
Subject Headings
- African Americans -- Civil rights -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century.
- African American women -- Politics and government -- South Carolina.
- Charleston Area Community Relations Committee (Charleston, S.C.)
- Civil rights -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century.
- Democratic Party (Charleston County, S.C.)
- Fowler, Sandra N.
- Hospital Workers' Strike, Charleston, S.C., 1969.
- Miriam B. Wilson Foundation.
- Old Slave Mart Museum and Library.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans.
Detailed Description of the Collection
1. Professional and Civic Involvement, 1967-1995.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Sandra Fowler Papers, Avery Research Center, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, USA.
Processing Information
Processed by Felice Knight, February 2006
Encoded by Melissa Bronheim, July 2010
Edited by Melissa Bronheim, July 2010
Funding from the Council on Library and Information Resources supported the collection processing and encoding of this finding aid.