Comer McDonald Woodward papers, 1892-1942.

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Comer McDonald Woodward papers, 1892-1942.

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The collection consists of a the papers of Comer McDonald Woodward from 1892-1942. The collection includes clippings, certificates, correspondence, files, reports, programs, medals, and photographs. A bound volume contains letters of appreciation written by friends, colleagues, and former students upon Woodward's retirement. Other letters are to Woodward from Warren A. Candler (1911), Lucian Lamar Knight (1899), and to Margaret and John Ladson from Woodward (1946-1960). Subject files include reports and printed materials relating to Woodward's professional activities including the Atlanta League of Women Voters (1920-1932), the Georgia Conference of Social Work (1929-1940), and the Georgia Department of Public Welfare (1928-1934). Commencement and banquet programs are from Emory College; certificates are Woodward's deacon (1903) and elder (1905) certificates; photographs depict Woodward's life at Emory University.

2.75 linear ft. (6 boxes and 1 BV)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8214320

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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