Programs and letter regarding music programs at Avery; with small scrapbook containing autographs of Avery Choral Society and others; with script of ABC radio show featuring Mayor William McG Morrison and other local notables and Avery choir singing Summertime
and a spiritual, 1940-1954.
Collection Overview
The collection contains four series. The first series includes programs and correspondence regarding Avery's music department; a scrapbook with autographs of Avery Choral Society and others; and a 1940s script of radio broadcast featuring Avery Choral Group and several Charleston notables. The second series contains programs related to Moses' position as supervisor of music for Charleston County public schools and the third and fourth series address the Talent Parade,
and Moses' death. Miscellaneous materials include a national radio script about Charleston, South Carolina and a brochure regarding East Bay Elementary School, later Sanders-Clyde.
Researchers may check the catalogue for a 1976 recording of the Cheyney State College Choral Society directed by D. Jack Moses.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 1954
Creator
- From the Collection: Moses, Dyctis Jack, 1916-1996 (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 linear feet (1 archival box)
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