Robert Lee Avary papers
Scope and Content
This collection consists of business papers, Methodist church papers, political papers, family records, and materials relating to Confederate veterans.
Dates
- 1881-1958
Creator
- Avary, Robert Lee, 1863-1939 (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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Robert Lee Avary was born in DeKalb County to Dr. James Corbin Avary and Susan Frances Carr Avary. He was educated at Decatur Academy, Neel's Military Academy, Emory College, and Atlanta Law School. In 1900 he married Janie Stephens and had two children; Robert Lee Avary, Jr., and Stephens Archer Avary. As well as being a lawyer, Robert Lee Avary was also a public speaker and worked in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Extent
2 linear ft. (3 document cases, 2 oversize boxes)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1965
- Title
- Robert Lee Avary papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by
- 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