5.9. Frank A. DeCosta, Beautine Hubert DeCosta, and Miriam DeCosta-Willis, 1962-2006
Scope and Contents note
Includes materials related to Herbert A. DeCosta's paternal family history, including correspondence, photographs, publications, and other memorabilia. Family members include Benjamin Rhodes DeCosta, the descendents of Benjamin Robert DeCosta, Herbert A. DeCosta, Sr., Elizabeth DeCosta Sartor and the Sartor family, Daisy DeCosta Caffey and the Caffey family, Miriam DeCosta Seabrook, Eugenia DeCosta Higgens and the Higgins family, and Frank A. DeCosta and his family.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-2006
Creator
- From the Collection: DeCosta, Herbert A., Jr., 1923-2008 (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Biographical/Historical note
Frank Augustus DeCosta (1910-1972) was the last child born to Benjamin and Anna DeCosta. He married Beautine Hubert in 1934. He was a 1927 Avery graduate and was principle of the Avery Normal Institute from 1936-1941. Their daughter, Dr. Miriam Delores DeCosta-Willis (born 1934) was a professor in African American literature until her retirement in 1999. She is the author of several books.
Extent
From the Series: 0.75 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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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
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