| Scope and content |
The Phoenix Historical Society: African American History of Edgecombe County was founded in 2001 to recover, record, and promote the unique history of Edgecombe County (North Carolina) as experienced by members of its African American community. This collection contains the society's official records, brochures, events programs, and publications related to research, community events and sponsored projects. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Phoenix Historical Society: African American History of Edgecombe County Records (#1260), 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 |
Gift of Dr. Lawrence W. S. Auld. |
| Biographical note | The Phoenix Historical Society: African American History of Edgecombe County was founded to recover, record, and promote the history of African Americans in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The name of the group was changed in 2004 to The Phoenix Society for African American Research, Inc., and then returned to the original name in 2010. |
