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Edison, Robert

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture records

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1103
Abstract The institutional records of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston, established in 1985. The records are arranged chronologically by administration and then into sub-series consisting of administration and operations, archival holdings, and outreach and programs. Included are administrative and organizational records, records of archival holdings, and records reflecting the many programs and other outreach efforts enacted by Avery...
Dates: 1980-2019

Robert D. Edison papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1183
Abstract

The papers of Robert D. Edison, educator and former director of Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.

Dates: 1987-2001

Eva Jessye papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN-1208
Abstract

Eva Jessye was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on January 20, 1895. She attended Western University and Langston University, receiving her BA in 1919. In 1935, Jessye became the choral director for the premiere production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess. In the 1980s, Jessye was appointed the Kansas Ambassdaor for the Arts by Governor John Carlin who created the post for her.

Dates: 1942-1987, and undated