Clarence Edwards Collection, 1930-2012
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Brief Description:

1930-2012

This collection is about Clarence Edwards, an unrivaled political operative, and a distinct Richmond Heights community leader. Through his life Clarence Edwards achieved a great deal, he served in the Korean War receiving various medals by the time of his Honorable Discharge. Edwards was also heavily involved with the community helping his first wife Olivia Love Edwards open the Richmond Heights Drug Store that became a staple of the Richmond Heights community serving all and giving many first jobs to local kids. Edwards was also influential in national and local politics with presidential correspondences, invitations and the thanks of many legendary Florida politicians.

Held at:
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
819 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-708-4610
Fax: 305-400-8756
Email: jhurtado [at] bahlt.org
Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00216
Created by: Clarence Edwards
Volume: 8.0 Linear Feet
Arrangement: This collection was processed at the item level for increased visibility of the wide range of content within the collection.
Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this material.
Subject Index
Community activists
Obituaries--Florida.
Politics
Genres/Forms of Material
Certificates
Correspondence
Newspapers
Photographs
Plaque(s)
Programs
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
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