Series I. Correspondence, 1906-1982.

Containers:

Box 1-3

Extent:

Extent: 4 boxes.

Scope and content:

The earliest corrrespondence are primarily letters written by her husband James Thomas Avery, Sr. (1886-1918) while he was in New York on business. There are also congratulatory letters written to them following the birth of their son, James Thomas Avery, Jr. in 1915. Beginning in the 1930's, the letters deal with her activities with the United Confederate Veterans as adjutant general of the Virginia Division. Later correspondence is focused on her involvement with the United Daughters of the Confederacy, as well as other social and civic activities, and family news. There is a good deal of correspondence concerning Avery's efforts on legislation affecting the R. E. Lee Camp Confederate Soldiers' Home in Richmond, as well as letters relating to the "Massing of the Flags" celebration, that was held annually in Richmond on June 3rd to commemorate the birth of Jefferson Davis. Principal correspondents include her son and his wife, Hester Vail Avery (1915-1983), her daughter Virginia Avery Burnett (1911-1955), and her sister Lucille C. Mills (ca. 1883-1967), as well as numerous officers of the United Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Arrangement:

Chronological.

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