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Administrative Correspondence, 1948-1954

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence to and from AMA officials (Fred Brownlee and Ruth Morton) and Avery staff (John Potts and Lois Simms) regarding Avery Normal Institute matters such as selling 54 Montagu Street property, acquiring supplies for the school, getting access to Avery records housed in AMA office, and closing of Avery. Enclosed materials include a calendar of school events for 1947-1948, a complete list of principals and teachers from 1900-1954, and newspaper clippings regarding the abandonment of Avery.

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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