Moses Amos letter and article
Scope and Content
This collection contains one letter written by Moses Amos in 1907 addressed to Charles J. Hopkins, thanking him for his regard for the African American community; one newspaper article on the Amos family's pharmaceutical work; and one letter by Louise C. Merrits, a nurse, who worked with Mrs. Irby.
Dates
- 1907, 1982, 2004, undated
Creator
- Amos, Moses, Dr. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
Moses Amos (1866-1928) was born in Georgia to Miles (1826-1898) and Martha Amos (1826-1892). In 1876 while visiting Atlanta, Moses Amos was hired by Dr. J. C. Huss, the owner of a local pharmacy on Auburn Avenue. In 1913 Amos earned his pharmacist license, becoming the first black pharmacist in Georgia. He owned a pharmacy on Hunter Street that served as one of the few places for African Americans to receive medical care as well as a gathering place for the community.
Extent
1 linear ft.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 2004
Description Control
This collection was processed in 2017.
- Title
- Moses Amos letter and article
- Author
- Kelley Warrington
- Date
- March 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository