Burke High School (Charleston, S.C.)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1921 -
Places
- United States (Associated Country)
- Charleston (S.C.) (Residence)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Harleston Fleming papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1133
Abstract
Henry Harleston Fleming (1916-2007), born to Katherine Harleston and Maithlun N. Fleming, in St. Augustine, Florida, was a African-American composer, arranger, professor and director of the choirs at Burke High School, Charleston and South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. A prolific pianist, "Harl Fleming," was an accompanist and director for several regional music ensembles. Fleming and his wife, Marie Martin Fleming lived in the Charleston, South Carolina area...
Dates:
1877-2007; Majority of material found within 1930-2000
Alphonso W. Hoursey papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1156
Abstract
Alphonso W. Hoursey was born in 1900 and raised in Charleston. He attended the Avery Normal Institute, Fisk University (1926), and the University of Michigan. After graduating from Fisk, Hoursey taught at the Avery Normal Institute, organized the HI-Y Club, which prioritized a ‘Protestant Ethic’ and sportsmanship. With Avery’s closure in 1954, Hoursey went to teach at Burke High School until his retirement in 1966. This collection of memorabilia of Hoursey highlights his career as an...
Dates:
1907-1972 ; Majority of material found within 1940-1960
Eugene C. Hunt papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1047
Abstract
Eugene C. Hunt graduated from the Avery Normal School and went on to Talladega College, where he received a Degree in English in 1940. He earned a Master's Degree in Theater from Northwestern University in 1954 and continued with postgraduate study in Speech and Education. Mr. Hunt taught English and Speech at Burke High School in Charleston from 1941 to 1972. In 1972, he became an Assistant Professor of English and Speech at the College of Charleston, moving up to Associate Professor in...
Dates:
1834-1999; Majority of material found within 1973-1995
Lois A. Simms papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1118
Abstract
Lois A. Simms was born in Charleston, S.C. She was the 1937 class valedictorian at the Avery Normal Institute. Simms continued her education at Barber Scotia Junior College and later received a B.A. in English and Social Studies at Johnson C. Smith University in 1941. She completed her Master of Arts in Education at Howard University in 1954 and did postgraduate work at Syracuse University and The Citadel. Simms has taught at various schools in the Charleston, SC area including the Avery...
Dates:
1920-2003, undated
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- Subject
- memorabilia 2
- African American educators -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African American educators -- United States -- 20th century 1
- African American high school students -- Societies and clubs 1
- African American high school students -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African American high school students -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- Periodicals 1
- African American teachers -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African American women teachers -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African Americans -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Arrangement (Music) 1
- Athletics -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Choral music 1
- Choruses, Sacred 1
- Church music 1
- Classical composers 1
- Composers -- United States 1
- Education -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Jazz 1
- Motion picture music -- Scores 1
- Music by African American composers 1
- Musicals -- Scores 1
- Piano music, Arranged 1
- Popular music 1
- Scrapbooks -- 1930-1960 1
- Spirituals (Songs) 1
- Sports -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
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