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Charles Augustus Bickerstaff papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS62

Scope and Content

These papers include correspondence, printed material, and newspaper clippings. The printed material includes programs for the premiere of the movie Gone With the Wind and other event programs, and also banking. Of special interest are biographical materials on John K. Ottley and a copy of A Brief History of the Ten, an exclusive study club. The newspaper clippings pertain to Mother's Day, Atlanta history and other topics.

Dates

  • 1908-1960

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

Charles Augustus Bickerstaff was born in Selma, Alabama to Charles N. and Estelle Dupree Bickerstaff. He married Mabel Hurt and they had four children. In 1912, he came to Atlanta where he was associated with Atlanta Home Insurance Company. He became assistant manager for the southern office of Fireman's Fund and later manager from 1915-1930. He was struck and killed by lightening on July 4, 1937.

Extent

0.25 linear ft. (1 half document case)

Language

English

Title
Charles Augustus Bickerstaff papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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