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James Floyd Avary Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC 63

Scope and Contents

An eclectic collection, it includes biographies of prominent men with early roots in Columbus: Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern Railway Company; Oscar S. Straus, founder of Macy's Department Store; and George “Kid” Woodruff, University of Georgia football coach. It also contains football memorabilia (Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, and Georgia Tech) and material relating to Columbus Elks Lodge, 1927.

Dates

  • 1907, 1920s-1930s
  • Date materials were donated

Creator

Biographical / Historical

At the time of the donation of these materials, Floyd Avary was associated with Southex Enterprises, Inc. in Columbus, Georgia, as well as with the YMCA.

Extent

.3 Linear Feet ( Approximately 30 items)

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States