| Scope and content |
Records (2008-2016) document the history of the Perry-Weston Educational and Cultural Institute, Inc., from its founding in 2008 by Mr. C. Rudolph Knight, Dr. Florence A. Armstrong, and Dr. Lawrence W. S. Auld to promote African American history, genealogy, culture, and arts, particularly in Edgecombe County (Princeville and Tarboro) and North Carolina, until its dissolution in 2016. Included are programs, invitations, circulars, posters, correspondence, clippings, and articles of incorporation and dissolution that document exhibits, historic talks and presentations, tours, a Nonagenarian Tea, and publications. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Perry-Weston Educational and Cultural Institute, Inc., Records (#1300), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Lawrence Auld. |
| Biographical note | Perry-Weston Educational and Cultural Institute, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit to encourage genuine interest in African American history, culture and genealogy among the black community in Edgecombe county and North Carolina. As part of the Institute's objective, the three members focused on actions such as demonstrations, lectures, and exhibits in addition to conservation and preservation of historically significant sites and buildings in the black community. |
