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
- Creation: 1907, 1920s-1930s
- Creation: Date materials were donated
Creator
- Avary, James Floyd (Person)
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
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States