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1.1.1. Postcards, 1906-1915 and undated

 sub-sub-series

Scope and Contents note

From the Sub-Series:

Includes photographs, correspondence, autograph book, scrapbooks, programs, and other materials relating to Charles and Emeline Craft and their descendants. Materials relating to Charles and Emeline Craft include a family bible, autograph book containing the signatures of family and friends, including prominent members of African American society, correspondence and postcards, photographs, and other materials.

In addition to photographs of family and friends, materials collected by Julia Craft and Herbert DeCosta relate to Howard University and alumni of Howard University, the H. A. DeCosta Company, and Charleston-area social clubs such as the Owls Whist Club, Entre-Nous Bridge Club, Charleston chapter of Links, Inc., and others.

Materials collected by Herbert A. DeCosta, Jr. and Bernice DeCosta Davis include family photographs, documents relating to Avery Normal Institute graduation, the marriage of Bernice DeCosta and Albert Miles Davis, and other materials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1906-1915 and undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.0 linear feet (11 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement note

Postcards have been removed from their original album due to deterioration of pages.

Arranged alphabetically.

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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