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Rosalie Davis Bailey papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS31

Scope and Content

These papers consist of correspondence between Mrs. Bailey, various members of her family and her friends; and also personal and business papers. Correspondence relates to the divorce of Laurie Webster (Rosalie's sister) and her husband, Atlanta attorney J. Prince Webster, as well as other family matters such as financial planning for Rosalie and Laurie through their father, Charles A. Davis. Other items include menus and invitation lists for parties; financial records of Rosalie; documents related to gardening; lists of household items; recipes; and engagement lists.

Dates

  • 1915-1940, undated

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Rosalie Davis Bailey was the daughter of Charles A. Davis of Atlanta, Georgia. In 1915 she married Benjamin Mart Baiily and had a son, Benjamin Mart, Jr. Additional biographical information about Rosalie Davis Bailey has not been determined.

Extent

0.83 linear ft. (2 document cases)

Language

English

Title
Rosalie Davis Bailey papers
Author
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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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