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    • Funeral Arrangements for Simkins

    • Funeral Arrangements for Simkins

    • 1938

    • Just three days shy of her 39th birthday, Simkins wrote out the plans for her funeral. Many political leaders active during the Civil Rights Era like Simkins feared that their lives could be taken away at any moment by violence.

    • From Modjeska Monteith Simkins Papers, General Papers. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Journal and Guide, Palmetto State, September 27, 1947

    • Journal and Guide, Palmetto State, September 27, 1947

    • 1947-09-07

    • In a weekly column for the Journal and Guide, Simkins wrote on topics and issues concerning the Palmetto State. In this edition she wrote about the recent ruling that South Carolina must provide equal law schools for both black and white students.

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Journal and Guide, Norfolk, VA. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Letter about Fundraising for Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital, January 10, 1944

    • Letter about Fundraising for Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital, January 10, 1944

    • 1944-01-10

    • In a letter to Columbia residents, Simkins began a fundraisers to support a hospital for African Americans in Columbia and Richalnd County. Simkins dedicated much of her time to raising money for the hospital and encouraging black residents to...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Good Samaritan- Waverly Hospital. Located in South Carolina Politicial Collections.
    • Letter of Regret to Benedict College 1971 Commencement Exercises

    • Letter of Regret to Benedict College 1971 Commencement Exercises

    • 1971

    • In a letter to Benedict College President, Benjamin F. Payton, Simkins states that she will not attend the 1971 Commencement Ceremony. She cites her absences as a symbol of her "violent protest" against a honorary degree being conferred upon...

    • From Modjeska Monteith Simkins Papers, General Papers. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Letter to Dr. Lyman Beecher Stowe, February 6, 1956

    • Letter to Dr. Lyman Beecher Stowe, February 6, 1956

    • 1956-02-06

    • In a letter, Simkins declined the request of Dr. Lyman Beecher Stowe to appear on a Wednesday night program in New York. She said she did this so that the NAACP would not be discredited due to Simkin's own personal opinions. Many whites were...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Letter to Editor of The State

    • Letter to Editor of The State

    • 1981

    • In a letter to the Editor of The State newspaper Simkins addresses the question of whether race relations have improved in South Carolina. She likens the racial climate to attitude of the United States Senator from South Carolina, Strom Thurmond.

    • From Modjeska Monteith Simkins Papers, General Papers. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Letter to Roy Wilkins, February 6, 1956

    • Letter to Roy Wilkins, February 6, 1956

    • 1956-02-06

    • In a letter, Simkins writes to the Executive Secretary of the NAACP, Roy Wilkins about her decision to not appear on the Wednesday night program of Dr. Lyman Beecher Stowe. She also states that she does not believe any one organization alone can...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Letter to Roy Wilkins, March 24, 1958

    • Letter to Roy Wilkins, March 24, 1958

    • 1958-03-24

    • In a letter to Roy Wilkins, Executive Secretary of the National Office of the NAACP, Simkins gave him a warning that members in South Carolina are tired of waiting on action from the National Office. The NAACP did not come to the aid of parents and...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Mailing by Richland County Citizens' Committee, Inc., June 17, 1964

    • Mailing by Richland County Citizens' Committee, Inc., June 17, 1964

    • 1964-06-17

    • Simkins as a part of her duties as Director of Publicity and Public Relations for the Richland County Citizens Committee urged voters to vote in the mid-term election. She launched a ""Tell Ten to Tell Ten"" campaign to ensure a significant voter...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Richland Counry Citizens Committee. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • NAACP Press Release, July 7, 1950

    • NAACP Press Release, July 7, 1950

    • 1950-07-07

    • In a statement released on behalf of the South Carolina State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Simkins refuted rumors that the organization contributed money to defeat Strom Thurmond in the state.

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • News Release, November 7, 1969

    • News Release, November 7, 1969

    • 1969-11-07

    • Serving in the capacity of Co-Chairman for the Coalition of Black Women, Simkins produced a news release which expressed opposition that Columbia be named as an All America City.

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Richland County Citizens Committee. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Open Letter to Members of South Carolina Conference of the NAACP, May 4, 1981

    • Open Letter to Members of South Carolina Conference of the NAACP, May 4, 1981

    • 1981-05-04

    • In an open letter to members of the South Carolina Conference of the NAACP, Simkins questioned why members continue to allow leaders in the national office to neglect issues pertaining to the state. She encouraged members to hold leaders...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Partial Report of the Columbia City Recreation Facilities by RCCC, August 22, 1966

    • Partial Report of the Columbia City Recreation Facilities by RCCC, August 22, 1966

    • 1966-08-22

    • In a report The Richland County Citizens' Committee in which Simkins was a member put forth a partial report on the status of African Americans in city recreation facilities. The report included information on the status of efforts to desegregate...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Richland Counry Citizens Committee. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Proclamation of Modjeska Monteith Simkins Day

    • Proclamation of Modjeska Monteith Simkins Day

    • 1991

    • Robert D. Coble, Mayor for the city of Columbia, proclaims Thursday December 5, 1991 as Modjeska Monteith Simkins Day.

    • From Modjeska Monteith Simkins Papers, Biographical Papers. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Rejected Richland County Citizens' Committee Broadcast, January 24, 1968

    • Rejected Richland County Citizens' Committee Broadcast, January 24, 1968

    • 1968-01-24

    • In the transcript of broadcast which was rejected entirely Simkins connects crime and lawlessness to war. She said that war not only destroyed the lives of soldiers but their families as well. In addition, she questioned why NAACP leader I....

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Richland County Citizens Committee. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Request for Debate with Governor Olin D. Johnston

    • Request for Debate with Governor Olin D. Johnston

    • 1944

    • In a letter, Simkins writes to Governor Olin D. Johnston in 1944 to challenge him to a debate. Simkins believed Johnston to be a white supremacist and challenged him to provide proof of how whites were superior to blacks. The debate, with never...

    • From Modjeska Monteith Simkins Papers, General Papers. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Richland County Citizens' Committee Broadcast Segment, April 26, 1967

    • Richland County Citizens' Committee Broadcast Segment, April 26, 1967

    • 1967-04-26

    • On the April 26, 1967 broadcast, African American citizens were warned of the trickery and unfair practices that some local businesses use against their black customers. Citizens were encouraged to look for segregated signs and other examples of...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Richland County Citizens Committee. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
    • Richland County Citizens' Committee Broadcast Segment, December 27, 1967

    • Richland County Citizens' Committee Broadcast Segment, December 27, 1967

    • 1967-12-27

    • In the December 27, 1967 broadcast a segment titled "Life is Still Cheap in Columbia" discussed the consistent violence in the African American neighborhoods in Columbia. Simkins slams area churches, schools, and community leaders for not speaking...

    • From Modjeska Simkins Papers, Topical Files, Richland County Citizens Committee. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.

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