Dalton, Harry L.
Biographical notes:
Harry Lee Dalton was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on June 13, 1895 to Corine McCanless and Rufus I. Dalton. A graduate of Trinity College (now Duke University), he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War I. Dalton had a successful career in textiles and finance and served as an officer and investor in numerous companies, including Wachovia Bank and Trust. He and his wife, Mary Keesler, collected art, rare books, and manuscripts, and made many contributions to art museums and libraries. Dalton died in Charlotte on July 26, 1990.
From the description of Papers, 1785-1990 (bulk 1969-1990). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 46681235
Manuscript collector from Charlotte, N.C.
From the description of Papers, 1865-1979. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 43738536
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Subjects:
- Acquisition of manuscripts
- Art museums
- Art patrons
- Banks and banking
- Book collecting
- Business enterprises
- Collectors and collecting
- Executives
- Financial institutions
- Manuscripts
- Petroleum industry and trade
Occupations:
- Collector
Places:
- Southern States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- North Carolina (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
