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Administrative Correspondence, 1941

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence to and from AMA officials (Fred Brownlee, Ruth Morton) and active and prospective Avery staff (Florence Clyde, Margaretta Poinsette, Charles Parker, Thelma Menchan, Thomas Bennett) regarding Avery Normal Institute and hiring and retiring faculty (including replacing Principal Frank DeCosta with Howard Bennett), garnering donations (including for restoring deteriorating building and improving teacher housing) and acquiring supplies. Enclosed materials include fact sheet and policies and procedures of AMA.

Dates

  • Creation: 1931-1954

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 linear feet (4 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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