Edward L. Mabry papers

2025-28-0

Collection

Identifier: 2025-28-0

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection of personal papers documents the life and activities of Edward L. Mabry (1898-1989), the chief executive of Vick Chemical Co. and an accomplished poet, from 1978 to1988. It primarily encompasses his personal life and the eighteen books of poetry and sayings that he published during his lifetime. The majority of collection is comprised of correspondence between Mabry and individuals in his social circle and publishing life as well as writing notes and drafts of his stand-alone poetry and several of his books. The correspondence is largely addressed to Arthur Fowler, Jerry Jackson, and Geraldine. Scattered amongst the collection are assorted bits of ephemera from Mabry's life, including his schedule, assorted memoranda, and two drafts of his last will and testament.

Dates

Creation: 1978-1988

Creator

Mabry, Edward L., 1898-1989 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Copyright has been transferred to the Litchfield Historical Society for materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Biographical History

Edward L. Mabry (1898-1989) was the chief executive of Vick Chemical Co. He was hired after graduating from high school in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1916. He worked in accounting, sales, advertising. He was named president in 1948, and chairman in 1957. He retired in 1964 in Litchfield, Connecticut. Over the course of his life, he privately published 18 books of poetry and sayings.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

System of Arrangement

The collection is arranged in 3 series: 1. Correspondence 2. Writing notes and drafts 3. Ephemera

The collection is arranged chronologically within three series, as it was received from the donor without any original order. The sole exception is correspondence that was coupled with existing notes or other documents as maintained by the creator for unknwon reasons. These groupings have been maintained within their respective series of arrangement.