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Paden, Northen, Duckworth family papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS460

Scope and Content

This collection contains material pertaining to Dean S. Paden's enlistment in the army during World War I and the King Hardware Company. Personal papers included in the collection are his enlistment application, correspondence, and a diary. Materials pertaining to King Hardware include financial records, legal documents, and correspondence.

Dates

  • 1910-1974, undated

Creator

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Dean S. Paden was born in Clarkston, Georgia and served in the armed forces during World War I. He became president of King Hardware in 1934, after the death of founder George E. King. He became chairman of the board in 1953. Additional biographical information about Dean S. Paden is not available.

Extent

2.04 linear ft. (one document case, one half document case, and one oversize box)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1980

Title
Paden, Northern, Duckworth family papers
Author
Melanie Stephan
Date
August 2012
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

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