Charles Laban Abernethy, Jr., papers.
| Author/creator | Abernethy, Charles Laban creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1913-1970. |
| Description | 14.5 cubic ft. (24 boxes) (2 oversize folders) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Collection contains correspondence concerning the 1932 Democratic convention, state and local politics after World War II, and the illness of Charles Laban Abernethy, Jr.'s father. Two letters contain comments by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the Democratic convention in Chicago and the Craven County, N.C., primaries. Also contains newspaper articles, some of which pertain to Abernethy's law career; photographs of John Nance Garner and William Kerr Scott; charters and ordinances of New Bern; maps of the Havelock-Slocum Village area of Craven County; and legal case files for the law firm of Abernethy and Abernethy. |
| Access restriction | Joyner- No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Charles Laban Abernethy, Jr., Papers (#98), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Joyner- See collection guide for copyright restrictions. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Mrs. Abernethy. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Mrs. Charles L. Abernethy, Jr. |
| Biographical note | Charles Laban Abernethy, Jr., the son of Charles L. and Minnie Abernethy, was born in 1901. He married the former Sarah All and joined his father in the firm of Abernethy and Abernethy. The senior Abernethy served the Third District of North Carolina as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1922 to 1935. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #98 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |