James McBride Dabbs papers
Collection
Identifier: SCL-MS-6989
Correspondence, essays, and publications related to civil rights, race relations, the Presbyterian Church, farming operations and management of his property in Sumter County (S.C.); with letters and publications that document Dabbs's professional involvements and interests, including his leadership roles in civil rights councils, religious organizations, and other groups.
Dates
- 1909 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
All rights reside with creator. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact The South Caroliniana Library.
Extent
12.5 Linear Feet (10 cartons)
Biographical / Historical
Professor of English at the University of South Carolina and Coker College; civil rights activist of Sumter, S.C.; governing lay elder of Salem - Black River PresbyterianChurch; president of the Southern Regional Council, board member of the Penn Community Services for African Americans (St. Helena Island, Beaufort County, S.C.); executive committee member of the integrated Fellowship of Southern Churchmen; former English professor at Coker College; author of several books on southern history; and owner of Rip Raps Plantation in Mayesville, S.C.
General
Also includes accession numbers 7307, 7870, 7890, 8339, 8587, 8607, 8643, 8644, 8678, 8706, 8733, 8854, 8893, 9104, 9471, 10061, 10448, 10717, 10645, 10717, 11374, 11383, and 12195.
Repository Details
Part of the South Caroliniana Library Repository
Contact:
910 Sumter St.
University of South Carolina
Columbia SC 29208 USA
803-777-3131
(803) 777-5747 (Fax)
sclref@mailbox.sc.edu
910 Sumter St.
University of South Carolina
Columbia SC 29208 USA
803-777-3131
(803) 777-5747 (Fax)
sclref@mailbox.sc.edu
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