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Memorial Books from Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, 1994

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 1-3

Scope and Contents note

From the Series:

This series contains materials related to W. Melvin Brown, Jr.'s life and death, including a scrapbook, newspaper and magazine clippings concerning himself, his family and his company, ADCOR. Also included are speeches and essays written by Brown, as well as his many awards, certificates and plaques. Other items in the series include photographs dating from his high school days in the early 1950s; up until before his passing in 1994, a calendar and video commemorating Brown's accomplishments and visitor's books from his funeral services.

Dates

  • Creation: 1994

Creator

Access Restrictions

Box nine is restricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.55 linear feet (10 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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