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Series 1: Shaed Family, 1902-1975

 Series

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of letters, published books, programs, photographs, clippings, certificates, and biographical data sheets on family members collected by Eunice Shaed, a daughter of Gregory W. and Cenos D. Shaed. The papers date from 1902 through 1975. The collection also contains a typewritten biography of the five Shaed daughters who were educators in D.C. schools. In addition, a journal/scrapbook kept by Eunice Shaed of her years at Dunbar High School (1926-1930) as well as commencement programs and clippings regarding Dunbar.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902 - 1975

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Biographical / Historical

The Shaeds were a prominent family of educators and professionals in Washington, D.C. Gregory and Cenos Shaed moved from Florida to Washington, D.C. after their marriage in 1900 where Mr. Shaed became a printer with the Government Printing Office. The Shaeds had six children, Alice Evelyn, Ernestine Pamela, Helen Virginia, Dorothy Lee-Louise, Eunice Jane, and Gregory W., Jr. All of the daughters were graduates of Miner Normal School and taught in D.C. public schools. Their only son, Gregory W. Shaed, Jr. became a physician after graduating from Howard Medical School in 1934 and practiced in Florida, Michigan, and Virginia. A D.C. elementary school, the Alice and Earnestine Shaed Elementary School, honors two of the Shaed sisters’ dedication to local D.C. schools.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear feet

From the Collection: 6 Boxes

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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