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1. Legal Documents, 1875-1903

 Series

Collection Overview

From the Collection:

The Edward Lawrence Family Papers contain two small series. The first series consists of legal documents (1875-1903) regarding the property of Georgiana Shrewsbury, who married James Dacoster. The second series consists of misc. correspondence, clippings, and materials (1879-1983) regarding Edward Lawrence and his relatives, including a graduation speech he gave to Avery Normal Institute (1915) and an advertisement (1907) from Holloway's Harness Repair Shop requesting the patronage of Brown Fellowship Society members.

Dates

  • Creation: 1875-1903

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

Contact:
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