John Chavis : 1763-1838, a remarkable negro who conducted a school in North Carolina for white boys and girls / by G.C. Shaw.
| Author/creator | Shaw, George C. |
| Other author | Horner, James W., autographer. |
| Other author | Hall, J. G., autographer. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Binghamton, N.Y.] : [Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press], [©1931] |
| Description | xv, 60 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : frontispiece, portraits ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword -- Introduction -- His birthplace -- His education -- His early life -- Chavis as a preacher -- Chavis as a teacher -- Life and work of John Chavis -- Race relations of the past -- Chavis as a politician -- Chavis as a peacemaker -- Let him have a monument |
| Abstract | Biography of a noted black educator and preacher who established a school for white and black children during the pre-Civil War period. |
| Local note | Joyner NC Rare copy includes autographs of Jas. W. Horner, Oxford, N.C., Carl [Goerch?], and J.G. Hall on front flyleaf. |
| References | Thornton, M.L. Official publications of the colony and state of North Carolina, 1749-1939, 12418 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner NC Rare copy purchased from Rutledge Rare Books, 4/8/20 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 31021510 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Rare | E185.97 .C43 1931 | ✔ Available | Request Material |