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African Americans -- Education -- South Carolina -- Charleston

 Subject

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Donald Fraser papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00-000
Abstract

In the 1940s, Donald Fraser attended the Avery Normal Institute, as had his brother, James, as well as his father, aunt and uncles. Before that, Fraser attended Immaculate Conception School. This collection contains items related to the Avery Normal Institute and Immaculate Conception School, including report cards and tuition receipts.

Dates: 1940-1950
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Richard T. Greene, Sr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1190
Abstract

The Richard T. Greene, Sr. papers, 1929-2006, document Richard's biographical information, his time as a student at the Avery Normal Institute, and his affiliation with the Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture. Materials include his resume, a biographical sketch, school event invitations and programs, class notes, school newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, and photographs.

Dates: 1929-2006
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Isabelle Smalls Griffin papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1171
Abstract

This collection contains transcripts of speeches, programs and other memorabilia from Avery Normal Institute and Baptist Hill High School.

Dates: 1947-1984
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Albertha Murray papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1020
Abstract Albertha Johnston Murray (1889-1969) was an African American educator born in Charleston, South Carolina to William Henry and Mary Ellen Virgin Johnston. Murray retired from the teaching profession in 1959, and remained active in numerous educational, social, and humanitarian organizations. Murray-LaSaine Elementary School was named in her honor along with Mary Alice LaSaine. She married Richard Gailliard Murray and had one daughter, Hazel Albertha Murray Stewart. The collection consist of...
Dates: 1909-1970
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Muriel Logan Potts papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1191
Abstract Muriel Logan Potts, an educator, school librarian, and the wife of John Foster Potts, Sr. the last principal of Avery Institute.The collections contain brief and scattered documents relating to Muriel Potts, the Logan and Potts Families. Holds several documents pertaining Logan Potts' education at Virginia State College, and her affilation with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA). Of interest are letters to and from her husband, John F. Potts, Sr. to American Missionary Association...
Dates: 1928-1994, and undated
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Reports: Charleston County School District, February-March 1991

 File — Box 62: Series Series 2, Folder: 14
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains two sub-series: Correspondence and Meeting Minutes; and Court Case: Sandra Fowler, et. al vs Governor of the State of South Carolina, et. al.

Dates: February-March 1991
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture / Lucille Simmons Whipper papers / Series 2: Political Career / 2.4: State of South Carolina Legislative Branch-The General Assembly: House of Representatives: The Honorable Lucille Whipper / 2.4.14: Charleston County and City Departments and Organizations / 2.4.14.1: Charleston County Government Departments and Offices / 2.4.14.1.4: Charleston County Legislative Delegation / 2.4.14.1.4.1: Charleston County Legislative Delegation: Correspondence and Meeting Minutes
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