Asa Griggs Candler papers, 1821-1980.

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Asa Griggs Candler papers, 1821-1980.

The collection consists of the papers of Asa Griggs Candler from 1821-1980. The papers contain personal correspondence; speeches; material related to Candler's personal, civic, and religious activities; correspondence and other material concerning Emory University; business papers, mainly relating to Candler's real estate dealings in the United States and Canada; clippings; photographs; and memorabilia. Business papers deal with banking activities and real estate transactions in Atlanta, Georgia, especially the Druid Hills area, and in other cities. Correspondence is to and from Candler and other family members, and concerns Emory College, Emory University, business matters including the Coca-Cola Company, and family life. Other materials relate to Candler's personal, religious, and civic life, including mayoral activities.

8.75 linear ft. : (18 boxes, 8 bound volumes, and 7 oversized papers)

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Candler, Lucy Elizabeth, 1859-1919.

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Candler, Asa Griggs, 1851-1929

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Dickey, James Edward, 1864-1928.

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James Edward Dickey was an alumnus and president of Emory College. He later became a Methodist pastor and bishop. From the description of James Edward Dickey papers, 1903-1920. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173862921 ...

Candler, Warren A. (Warren Akin), 1857-1941

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Warren Akin Candler, Methodist clergyman and educator of Atlanta, Georgia, was born 23 August 1857, near Villa Rica in Carroll County, Georgia and died at his home in Atlanta on 25 September 1941. Candler graduated from Emory College (A.B., 1875; A.M., 1878); served various circuits in the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1875-1886); married Sarah Antoinette (Nettie) Curtright (1877); was appointed editor of the CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (1886); was elected President o...

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Candler, Charles Howard, 1878-1957

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Charles Howard Candler, businessman and philanthropist, was born in Atlanta, Georgia 2 December 1878, and died there 1 October 1957. After studying medicine, Candler went into business with his father, Asa Griggs Candler, succeeding him as president of the Coca-Cola Company in 1916. He was again president (1920-1923) and a director of the company (1917-1957); a director of the bank Trust Company of Georgia; and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Emory University (1929-1957). He was an organize...

Emory College

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