Dr. Bryant graduated from Shaw University with a B.S.S. degree in 1940. From then until 1947 he was a preacher, although he had no church. In 1947, he entered Howard University, receiving a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1950. Later he received a M.A. degree from New York University and a doctorate in education from the University of Virginia in 1959. He taught at Augusta County Training School, the Virginia Theological Seminary, Jackson College, and served as Academic Dean of Florida Memorial College before taking the position at South Carolina State College at Orangeburg.
From the guide to the Lawrence Chesterfield Bryant Papers, 1865-1977 (bulk 1942-1977), (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)
University professor, minister, academic dean, and chairman of the Guidance Dept. and Director of Personnel Service at S.C. State College.
From the description of Lawrence Chesterfield Bryant papers, 1942-1977. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36336307
