William E. Jackson, Jr. Papers, 1919-1971

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 box
Creator:
Jackson, William E., Jr.
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains primarily receipts and contracts for the Jackson Poster Advertising Business, along with insurance policies for Jackson owned properties.

Folder 4 contains a program for an Elks Charity Show at the Jefferson Theatre (1929), an American Legion Convention program (1940), and piano sheet music for the American Legion (1939).

Some items in the collection have water damage.

Biographical / historical:

William E. Jackson, Jr. (1888-1972) was the son of William E. Jackson, Sr. (1857-1922) and Nannie Cox (1865-1953). He owned the Jackson Poster Advertising Systems, which posted billboards in the Charlottesville area.

Jackson was active in civic work in Charlottesville. He founded the Crispus Attucks Post 62 of the American Legion, and during WWII was a coordinator for civilian defense for the city. He was a member of the Jefferson Lodge 20, A.F. and A.M.; of the First Baptist Church; and of the Advertising Federation of America.

Acquisition information:
Unknown
Arrangement:

Folder 1: "Work without Pay" by Edward R. Jackson, c. 1971.

Folder 2: Jackson Poster Advertising Business Papers

Folder 3: Jackson family papers

Folder 4: Ephemera

6 account books

Physical location:
Archive Room Shelves
Physical description:
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