Unit Title:
Minutes of public hearings, 1997
Accumulation:
1997
Created:
1997
Creator:
South Carolina. African American History Monument Commission.
Physical Description:
0.00 cubic ft. partial container (partial c), 4.00 audiotapes
Language:
English
Biography or History:
The African-American History Monument Commission was established by Act 457 of 1996 to determine the design and location on the grounds of the State House a monument dedicated to the collective history of African-Americans in South Carolina. Since no state appropriations were to be provided for its construction, the Commission was empowered to create a tax-exempt nonprofit for the specific role of fundraising. All funds for the monument were gained through private donations from individuals and organizations. A secondary task of the Commission was to study the feasibility of establishing an African-American History Museum and report back to the State House Committee on its findings. The Commission ceased activity in 2001.
Custodial History:
unspecified
Acquisition Information:
South Carolina. African American History Monument Commission.
Scope and Content:
This series consists of minutes and associated material of the public hearings of the African-American History Monument Commission. During 1997 the Commission divided into two teams to hold public hearings about the monument in each of the state's Congressional Districts. Records may include meeting announcements, agendas, minutes, and material distributed prior to or during the meetings. Also present in the series are four audio tapes of public hearings.
Appraisal Information:
unspecified
Accruals:
no
Arrangement:
Series arranged chronologically.
Conditions Governing Access:
none
Conditions Governing Use:
none
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements:
none
Other Finding Aid:
none
Location of Originals:
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Alternative Form Available:
Audiotapes in this series have been digitized. Digital audio files are available through the South Carolina Electronic Records Archive (SCERA), which is maintained by the Archives.
Related Material:
none
Bibliography:
none
Other Descriptive Data:
Boxed with S 410001, Minutes of the African American History Monument Commission, 1996-2001.
Processing Information:
None
