Edward A. Lawrence family papers, 1875-1983.

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Edward A. Lawrence family papers, 1875-1983.

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.

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Brown Fellowship Society.

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Avery Normal Institute

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The Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association (AMA) in Charleston, South Carolina in 1865. It originally served as a school for former slaves and free persons of color, providing normal, or teacher, training to students pursuing careers in education. Avery's educational mission evolved as its all-black administrators, faculty, and students played pivotal roles in combating racism and Jim Crow laws in Charleston. The school eventually became known just as Avery...

Holloway, Richard, d. 1895.

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Holloway family.

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Shrewsbury, Eliza.

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Lawrence, Edward, b. 1858.

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