8. Etta Winds Wilson and John T. Wilson, 1944-1991
Scope and Contents note
The series includes materials related to the education, careers, and marriage of Etta Winds Wilson and John T. Wilson.
Dates
- Creation: 1944-1991
Creator
- From the Collection: Graves family (Family)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Biographical/Historical note
Louise Henrietta Winds Wilson (1907-1995), known as Etta,
was the sister of Rose Winds Graves. Etta married John Thomas Wilson (1910-1994) in 1944.
John T. Wilson earned degrees from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1936, Allen University in 1951, and South Carolina State College in 1956. He served as a master sergeant in the 360th Port Battalion in the United States Army, discharging in 1945. John T. Wilson became principal of the now-defunct Six Mile High School in North Charleston, South Carolina, which was renamed Bonds-Wilson High School to honor John T. Wilson and James R. Bonds.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 linear feet (14 archival boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu