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Other Material, 1956-1982

 Sub-Series

Collection Overview

From the Collection:

The collection includes personal and professional material from Miriam Brown's life as well as personal material from her children, Arthur Brown, Jr. and Jeanne B. Morris. Miriam Brown personal items include a diploma from South Carolina State College, a scrapbook with feature articles, and proclamations honoring Miriam Brown's work in Mount Pleasant and Charleston. Professional material includes correspondence to and from Brown while principal of Laing School, retirement forms, and teaching certificates. Arthur F. Brown, Jr. material includes a diploma from Avery Institute and a school certificate from Laing School. Jeanne B. Morris material includes a diploma from Avery Institute and an excerpt from In and Out of the Shadows: The Life and Contributions of Miriam Shivery Moore Brown, written by Jeanne B. Morris.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-2002

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 linear feet (3 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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