Name/Title
Documentation of Ironworks by Philip SimmonsEntry/Object ID
2006.001.006Scope and Content
In 1996, HCF and the Philip Simmons Foundation undertook a joint effort to document and memorialize the ironwork of Philip Simmons, through video and audiotape recording, photography, and a survey of his Charleston ironwork. The results were to be exhibited at the Gibbes Art Gallery and published for distribution in 1997. According to a document on file, the project was to include the recording of all presently known existing works of Simmons, the addition of other works discovered through local/national queries, and through the reminiscences of Mr. Simmons. Funding was secured through the Tourism Marketing Partnership Program (SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism).
Collection consists of five file folders: survey sheets; photographs; news articles about Simmons and his work; correspondence regarding the proposed exhibit (1996-1997); and the SC Tourism Marketing Partnership Program Application. Most survey sheets include a photocopied photograph.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation ArchivesAcquisition
Accession
2006.001.Source or Donor
New Archives Catalog Records (2006)Acquisition Method
Collected by StaffLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
InventoryNomenclature Primary Object Term
ListNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Philip Simmons ironwork, Ironwork--South Carolina--Charleston, Simmons, Philip, 1912-, African American artisans--South Carolina--Charleston, Architectural ironwork--South Carolina--CharlestonArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1996 - 1997Archive Size/Extent
1 document box (2.5"), 5 file foldersArchive Notes
Date(s): 1996-1997
Archivist's Notes: Based on the information in the correspondence file as compared to the materials found at HCF to date, HCF does not have the complete record of the documentation project and the Gibbes exhibit did not occur; however, this needs to be verified.
Level of Description: FolderArchive Items Details
Title
Survey SheetsDescription
Survey sheets for the following addresses in Charleston County: 2900 Appleton Avenue (New Hope Baptist Church); 2029 Ashley River Road; 27B Ashton Street; 95 Beaufain Street; 1091A Camp Road; 120 Cannon Street; 65 Carolina Street; 108 Chadwick Drive; 2108 Chancellory Lane; 44 Chapel Street; 106 Coming Street (YWCA); 31 Cypress Street; 72 Cypress Street; 83 Cypress Street; 67 Darlington; 132 Darlington; 94 Fishburne Street; 101 Fishburne Street; 104 Fishburne Street; 127 Fishburne Street, 56 Hasell Street; 1869 Hasellwood Drive; 9 John Street; 7 Judith Street; 36 Legare Street; 125 Live Oak Drive; 57 Maple Street; 16 Meeting Street (Calhoun Mansion); 708 Meeting Street (Union Baptist Church); 20 Montagu Street; 60 Morris Street (Brooks Motel); 61 Morris Street; 92 Morris Street; 196 Nassau Street; 2900 Palm Boulevard; 23 Parkwood Avenue; 24 Parkwood Avenue; 2 Piedmont Avenue; 5 Ponce de Leon Court; 41 Reid Street; 1059 Riverland Drive; 765 Rutledge Avenue; 939 Rutledge Avenue; 946 Rutledge Avenue; 244 St. Margaret Street; 6 St. Michael's Alley; 158 Sixth Avenue; 79 Smith Street; 82 Smith Street; 53 South Street; 55 South Street; Sunnyside Avenue at Ashley River; 130 Tradd Street; 922 Wappoo Road; 71 Warren Street; 1528 Westway Drive; 1461 Westwood Drive; 1470 Westwood Drive; 1480 Westwood Drive.
Outside Charleston: 7 Airy Hall Court (Hilton Head); Halidon Hill (Huger); 229 Tradd Road (Georgetown); 2447 Kings Arm Drive (Atlanta); 130 West Paces Ferry Road (Atlanta); Rockender on Little River Road (Flat Rock, NC); St. Stephen or Russellville.Container
1Title
ImagesDescription
Contact sheet prints: 27B Ashton Street; 10091 Camp Road; 65 Carolina Street; 2108 Chancellory Lane; 83 Cypress Street; 32 Darlington; 94 Fishburne Street; 101 Fishburne Street; 104 Fishburne Street; 127 Fishburne Street; 56 Hasell Street; 36 Legare Street; 57 Maple Street; 708 Meeting Street (Union Baptist Church); 92 Morris Street; 24 Parkwood Avenue; 2 Piedmont Avenue; 765 Rutledge Avenue; 939 Rutledge Avenue; 946 Rutledge Avenue; 244 St. Margaret Street; 6 St. Michael's Alley; 158 Sixth Avenue
4x6 prints: 67 Darlington Avenue; 2447 Kings Arm Drive (Atlanta)
Photocopy of drawing: 30½ Drake Street ironwork (no survey on file)Container
2Title
News Articles, etc.Description
News articles about Philip Simmons and his ironwork. Also includes program and map of "The Iron Work of Philip Simmons: A Walking Tour." (Date not indicated.)Container
3Title
CorrespondenceDescription
Correspondence between the Gibbes Museum of Art and Historic Charleston Foundation regarding a proposed exhibit of Philip Simmons ironwork, including a "young people's juried exhibition."Container
4Title
SC Tourism Marketing Partnership Program ApplicationDescription
Application for the funding of the ironwork documentation survey and some related correspondence.Date(s) of Creation
1996Container
5Location
Location
Shelf
Archives D-12Room
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Location
Shelf
Archives D-18, Archives D-18Room
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Simmons, PhilipRelated Entries
Notes
2008.002.0056, 2008.002.0113, 2008.002.0131, 2008.002.0189, BLAKE.030.001Related Publications
Notes
Charleston Blacksmith: The Work of Philip Simmons by John Michael VlachCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
June 28, 2005Updated By
admin@catalogit.appUpdate Date
February 17, 2023