Johnston and Virginia Hall Avery private papers, 1916-1976.

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Johnston and Virginia Hall Avery private papers, 1916-1976.

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The collection consists of carbon copies of correspondence and papers which reflect Johnston Avery's involvement with several important issues of his time. The majority of papers consists of correspondence written or received by Avery including holograph, typewritten and typewritten carbon copy letters. Important correspondents include William V.S. Tubman, President of Liberia from 1944 to 1971 and other Liberian government officials; Robert R. Reynolds, U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1933 to 1945; J.C.B. Ehringhaus, North Carolina governor from 1933 to 1937; and various businessmen involved in the LAMCO Joint Venture. A few items were not addressed to Mr. Avery. These items include letters written by or addressed to his wife, Virginia Hall Avery.

ca. 3376 items.

University of North Carolina Wilmington, William Randall Library

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University of North Carolina Wilmington, William Randall Library

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