Amanda E. DeHart Papers, 1920, 1989

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia State University
Johnston Memorial Library
Virginia State University
P.O. Box 9406
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959

Summary

Creator:
Amanda E. DeHart
Abstract:
The Amanda E. DeHart Papers contain correspondence, photographs, tapes, and artifacts. Much of the material relates to Christiansburg Industrial Institute. There is also a self-portrait of J. Rupert Picott.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The DeHart papers are an interesting mixture of correspondence and three dimensional items documenting education for African Americans in Southwest Virginia during the era of segregation.

Biographical / historical:

Amanda DeHart, a graduate of St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, taught cosmetology at Christiansburg from 1952 until 1966. In 1976, Mrs. DeHart and a number of other individuals formed the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association. Mrs. DeHart was a native of Pulaski County, attended both the Calfee Industrial School and Christiansburg.

In 1988, Mrs. DeHart gave to Virginia State University her papers, many of which document the History of African American Education in Southwest Virginia. Mrs. DeHart and James W. Smith, professor of History at Virginia State University co-authored The Christiansburg Institute: A Proud Heritage in 1991. Additional material about Christianburg may be found in the: John Banks Papers cc. # 1984-34, The Christianburg Alumni Association Papers Acc. # 1988-62, The Colson-Hill Family Papers Acc. # 1965-13, The VTA Papers Acc. # 1969-14, and The VIA Papers Acc. # 1969-37 all may be found in the Virginia State University Special Collections Archives.

Mrs. DeHart was the historian and Archivist for the Christianburg Alumni Association and her papers follow her arrangement.

Arrangement:

Series I. Items Collected by Mrs. DeHart Correspondence, Printed materials and other collectables of Mrs. DeHart.