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Black Heritage in the Upper Piedmont of South Carolina

Watson Cassette 2 Side 1

Media

Part of Interview: Watson, Charles B., Sr.

Title

Watson Cassette 2 Side 1

Source

Charles B. Watson, Sr. Interview

Date

1990-09-10

Description

Cassette 2

Side 1

00:22--Advancement of the black community was greatly enhanced by the educational opportunities afforded by places like Seneca Institute. Watson goes on to recall aspects of Dr. Sharp's medical practice and his strong religious faith. Dr. Sharp attended medical school at the institution now known as Shaw University in Raleigh, NC.

10:42--Watson's uncle B.C. Sharp was a local pharmacist. The Sharp brother's offices occupied a building across from the Thomas Clothing Store locally (Dr. Sebastian Sharp was upstairs, B.C. Sharp was downstairs.

14:13--Audio Ends.

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