The Charleston Inquirer, Vol. 2, 14 (Oversized), 1964
Scope and Contents
The Alphonso W. Hoursey Collection consists of memorabilia which Mr. Hoursey collected during his life as an educator and an involved community member at the Avery Normal Institute and then Burke High School. The collection consists of plaques, books, and other materials which are representative of his career in education. Series 1 consists of the documents pertaining to Hoursey’s life, as well as two plaques commemorating his tenure as Vice President of the Charleston County Teachers Federal Credit Union, and as a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Series 2 consists of photographs, plaques and related documents pertaining to his career as an educator. Series 3 contains several documents related to the Simmons family. Series 4 contains a newspaper discussing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Charleston.
Dates
- Creation: 1964
Creator
- From the Collection: Hoursey, Alphonso H., 1900-1977 (Person)
Access Restrictions
No access restrictions
Extent
From the Collection: 3.71 linear feet (4 archival boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: 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