Edward L. Mabry Book Manuscript
00-2011-137-0
Scope and Contents
Edward L. Mabry Book Manuscript, 2011-137-0, is the type written manuscript provided to B. Woodruff ( Woody) Clark, who was asked by the author to write the introduction to his tenth book of Saying, titled, Photo Finish. Included is correspondance between the author and Mr. Clark regarding the writing of the introduction. 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. He privately published 18 books of poetry and sayings. B. Woodruff (Woody) Clark (1921-2005) was a sales manager for Lilac Hedges before becoming Post Master in Litchfield.
Dates
- created: 1985-1988
- Other: Date acquired: 11/08/2011
Creator
- Mabry, Edward L., 1898-1989 (Person)
- Clark, B. Woodruff, 1921-2005 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. 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 or Historical Information
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. He privately published 18 books of poetry and sayings.
Note written by
Extent
3.00 folders
3.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
Elsa H. Clark (Mrs B. Woodruff Clark)
Method of Acquisition
Gift.
Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
- Title
- Edward L. Mabry Book Manuscript
- Author
- Kathy Craughwell-Varda
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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