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3. Emily DeCosta, 1934-2009

 Series

Scope and Contents note

This series includes materials related to Emily DeCosta's education, early life, civic involvement, and correspondence. Materials also relate to the Spencer family, including her parents Dr. James Preston Spencer and Evie Carpenter Spencer.

Dates

  • Creation: 1934-2009

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical note

Emily Howard Spencer was born in 1923 in Washington, D.C. to James Spencer (1888-1960) and Evie Carpenter Spencer (1886-1984). In 1942, Emily received her bachelors degree from Virginia State College; in 1943, she earned a master's degree from the University of Michigan.

In 1946, Emily married Herbert A. DeCosta, Jr., and began working for his construction company as the bookkeeper, office manager, and corporate secretary from 1947 until her retirement in 1985. Emily and Herbert have two children Gail Spencer DeCosta, (born 1948) and Margaret Craft DeCosta (born 1952).

Extent

1.25 linear feet

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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