Herman B. LaSaine collection

Collection

Identifier: AMN 1089

Staff Only

Abstract

The Herman B. LaSaine collection consists of numerous letters to Herman B. LaSaine. Mr. LaSaine is the son of Mrs. Mary Alice LaSaine one of the most prominent African-American educators in the Charleston area and the Low Country. The correspondence sent to Mr. LaSaine obtained in the collection, ranges from the time period of 1936 to 1941. The content of the collection of typical personal correspondence between Mr. LaSaine and impersonal communication from various institutions concerning Mr. LaSaine’s educational and job status.

Dates

Creation: 1936-1969

Creator

LaSaine, Herman B., 1913-1975 (Person)

Biographical / Historical

The Herman B. LaSaine collection (3-05-1936 – 7-07-1969) consists of numerous letters to Herman B. LaSaine. Mr. LaSaine is the son of Mrs. Mary Alice LaSaine one of the most prominent African-American educators in the Charleston area and the Low Country. The correspondence sent to Mr. LaSaine obtained in the collection, ranges from the time period of 1936 to the year of 1941. The content of the collection of pf typical personal correspondence between Mr. LaSaine and some of his closest friends. The collection, however, does characterize impersonal communication from various institutions concerning Mr. LaSaine’s educational and job status.