Inventory of the Lawrence Chesterfield Bryant Papers, 1865-1977 (bulk 1942-1977)

Abstract

University professor, minister, academic dean, and chairman of the Guidance Dept. and Director of Personnel Service at S.C. State College.

Collection contains bound volumes of letters, documents, business records, research work, financial and legal papers, writings, and various other papers of Bryant. Most correspondence dates since 1968 and is personal in nature. Some material deals with his career and the compilation of his memoirs, but his writings deal with his position at S.C. State College. Included are the records of his genealogical research on lives of African-American S.C. legislators. Dr. Bryant graduated from Shaw University in 1940 and received several more advanced degrees elsewhere.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator: Bryant, Lawrence Chesterfield, 1916-.
Title: Lawrence Chesterfield Bryant Papers, 1865-1977 (bulk 1942-1977)
Language of Material: English
Extent: 3.2 Linear Feet, 31 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Lawrence Chesterfield Bryant Papers, 1865-1977 (bulk 1942-1977)

Collection Overview

Collection contains bound volumes of letters, documents, business records, research work, financial and legal papers, writings, and various other papers of Bryant. Most correspondence dates since 1968 and is personal in nature. Some material deals with his career and the compilation of his memoirs, but his writings deal with his position at South Carolina State College. Included are the records of his genealogical research on lives of African-American S.C. legislators. Dr. Bryant graduated from Shaw University in 1940 and received several more advanced degrees elsewhere.

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Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Contents of the Collection

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Lawrence Chesterfield Bryant Papers, 1865-1977 (bulk 1942-1977)

(8 boxes)

Certain volumes (13, 18, 19) are still in Bryant's possession due to their personal nature. Collection includes personal correspondence, genealogical records, a Religious Junior College proposal, and financial papers.

Volumes 1-4, 1941-1971

Box 1

Volumes 5-8, 1966-1971

Box 2

Volumes 9-12, 1963-1971

Box 3

Volumes 14-17, 1865-1971

Box 4

Volumes 20-24, 1963-1974

Box 5

Volumes 25-28, 1974-1975

Box 6

Volumes 29-30, 1975-1976

Box 7

Volumes 31-33, 1952-1967

Box 8

Historical Note

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.