Oliver family papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a poem by John S. Madden dedicated to John E. Oliver, titled "Halloween"; Madden's obituary; a postcard commemorating the lynching of Leo Frank; a letter from Herman Talmadge thanking Lidu "L. E." Olver for contributing to his Georgia gubernatorial campaign; correspondence about Jesse Ricketson Armstrong's service in the Confederate States Army and his wife, Kate Farr Armstrong's, pension.
Dates
- 1915-1947, undated
Creator
- Oliver family (Family)
- Madden, John S., 1879-1937 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright, All requests to publish, quote or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Biographical / Historical
Lidy Edward Oliver (1879-1969) was born to James Holden Oliver (1846-1927) and Mary Fannie Aspinwall Oliver (1848-1897) in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as a captain in the United States Army during World War I. After the war, he married Olivia Armstrong (1904-1981), who was born in Norwood, Georgia, to Jessie Richardson (1848-1926) and Kate Farr (1873-1957) Armstrong. Lidy and Olivia Oliver had eight children: John E. Oliver (1924-1944), Francis K. Oliver (1927-?), Jessie P. Oliver (1928-1951), Mary A. Oliver (1930-2013), Charles H. Oliver (1932- ), Joyce R. Oliver (1934- ), Earl L. Oliver (1939- ), and Ray M. Oliver (1944- ). Lidy E. Oliver worked as a guard at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia, with John S. Madden (1879-1937).
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 2019
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This collection contains original unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There may be instances of racist language and depictions, particularly regarding African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2022.
- Title
- Oliver family papers
- Subtitle
- ahc.MSS959f
- Author
- Britny Davis
- Date
- September 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository