William Danner Thomson papers, 1886-1956.

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William Danner Thomson papers, 1886-1956.

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The collection consists of papers of William Danner Thomson from 1886-1956. The papers include clippings, speeches, articles, correspondence, minutes, bylaws, and scrapbook. Most materials relate to Thomson's personal life and professional career, including his Emory University involvement. The scrapbook (1914-1936) includes letters, clippings, invitations, etc. and pertains to Emory University. Minutes, bylaws, and some correspondence are related to Tate Educational Enterprises. The collection also includes materials relating to his sons, William S. Thomson and Lucien Warner Thomson, as well as clippings and a photocopy of a manuscript titled "Crippled!" by his sister Mildred Thomson.

.5 linear ft. : (1 box, 1 OBV, 1 OP)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory university

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The Baccalaureate service is an inter-religious ceremony for all graduating Emory University students receiving bachelor's degrees and consists of prayers, music, and an address by the Emory University President. The Commencement ceremony includes all Emory University graduates and consists of an address by the commencement speaker, the conferral of honorary degrees and awards, and the conferral of degrees en masse. From the description of Emory University Baccalaureate and Commencem...

Tate Educational Enterprises.

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Thomson, William Danner, 1876-1952.

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William Danner Thomson, lawyer and civic leader, was born 18 May 1876 in Atlanta, Georgia, and died 30 April 1952 in Palm Beach, Florida. Thomson began his law career in his father's Atlanta, Georgia, firm, Candler and Thomson, and later became a partner in the firms Thomson and Hirsch (1906-1928; became Candler, Thomson, and Hirsch) and Tye, Thomson, and Tye (1928-1952). He was active in banking and served as presidentof Atlanta Title and Trust Company, and as board member of Citizens and South...