Family History, 1920-1966, 2008-2009
Scope and Contents note
Contains several newspaper articles written by Damon Ireland Thomas for the Chicago Defender (1920, 1923-1924) from the Proquest Historical Newspaper database; correspondence from the City of Charleston regarding the donation of land at 162 Coming St. for an African American fire house; and titles to real estate for various properties owned by D.I. Thomas. There are photographs of the fire house and the plaque noting the contribution of Thomas.
In relation to Damon George Thomas, the folder contains his diploma and certificate of attorney to SC District Court.
Includes copies of e-mails from John Coles to various individuals about Damon Ireland Thomas, Damon George Thomas, and Lincoln Theater in relation to compiling a family history; and photos of Damon Ireland Thomas, his wife Georgia Thomas, and Grandmother Dorothy Thomas Bloom.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-2009
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.0 folder
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: 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