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Sanford Henry Lee papers

 Collection
Identifier: aarl96-001

Scope and Content Note

This small collection consists of certificates, plaques, news clipping and books that pertain to the life and career of Sanford Henry Lee.

Dates

  • 1937?-1971?

Creator

Restrictions of Access

There are no restrictions on the research use of this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Prior permission from the Research Library must be obtained in writing before any portion of this collection can be published or reproduced.

Historical Sketch

Sanford Henry Lee, educator and Farm Demonstration Extension agent of Georgia from 1929-1948, was born January 14, 1878 in Coffee County, Alabama. Mr. Lee began his education in the Alabama school system and became a graduate of Tuskegee institute in the 1904. He was a member of Stewart Chapel AME Church were he served as superintendent of the Sunday school, Sunday school teacher, church clerk , vice president of the senior choir and vice president of the Durbar Literary Club. Sanford Lee was also a Bibb County. Georgia Farm Agent and served as the March of Dimes Chairman of Bibb County.

Extent

1.0 Linear feet

Language

English

Overview

The collection covers the period between 1937 and 1971 and consists of certificates, plaques, news clippings, photographs, scrapbook, ephemera, and books pertaining to the life and career of Sanford H. Lee as an agricultural extension agent in Bibb County, Georgia.

Series

Arranged by type.

Provenance

The Sanford Henry Lee Papers were given by Alyce K. Friend, who is the administrator of the Lillie Belle Barnes Estate. Ms. Lillie Belle is the cousin of Sanford H. Lee and was instrumental in the development of the Fulton Country Council on Aging.

Title
Inventory of the Sanford Henry Lee Papers aarl96-001 aarl96-001
Author
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History
Date
2004 September 15
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository

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