Avery/Thomas Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence of James R. Thomas, of Waynesville, NC, A. C. Avery of Morganton, NC, and Avery's wife (sister of James R. Thomas). James Thomas was the son of William H. Thomas, a North Carolina state senator, Cherokee Indian agent, and attorney for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. A. C. Avery was a North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice. Most of the correspondence concerns attempts to buy and sell the lands in Waynesville that belonged to James R. Love. William W. Stringfield, of Waynesville, is mentioned.
Folder 1 - Correspondence: 1887-1889.
Folder 2 - " : 1890.
Folder 3 - " : 1896-1912.
Folder 4 - Envelopes.
Dates
- Creation: 1887 - 1912
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Condition Description
Good
Subject
- Avery, Alphonso Calhoun, 1835-1913 (Person)
- Avery, Sara Love Thomas, 1862-1954 (Person)
- Thomas, James R., 1860-1936 (Person)
- Love, James R., 1831-1885 (Person)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Hunter Library - Special Collections Repository
Cullowhee United States