Hoursey, Alphonso H., 1900-1977
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Avery Normal Institute records
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1012
Abstract
The Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association (AMA) in Charleston, South Carolina in 1865. The Institute originally served as a school for former slaves and free persons of color, providing normal (or, teacher) training to students pursuing careers in education. The school eventually became known just as Avery Institute, operating as a high school with financial support from the AMA until 1947, when it became part of Charleston's segregated public school...
Dates:
1862-1978
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
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- 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 school administrators -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African American school principals -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African American teachers -- Training of -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- African Americans -- Education -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Athletics -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Education, Secondary -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Private schools -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Segregation in education -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- Sports -- South Carolina -- Charleston 1
- annual reports 1
- correspondence 1
- fliers (printed matter) 1
- memorabilia 1
- personnel records 1
- photocopies 1
- programs (documents) 1 + ∧ less
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