LOWRY, ROBERT JAMES, 1840-1919.
Robert James Lowry collection, 1919

Emory University

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-6887

rose.library@emory.edu

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8zks4

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Lowry, Robert James, 1840-1919.
Title: Robert James Lowry collection, 1919
Call Number:Manuscript Collection No. 212
Extent: 0.25 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:Clippings relating to Atlanta banker and businessman Robert James Lowry.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Source

Unknown.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], Robert James Lowry collection, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.

Processing

This finding aid may include language that is offensive or harmful. Please refer to the Rose Library's harmful language statement for more information about why such language may appear and ongoing efforts to remediate racist, ableist, sexist, homophobic, euphemistic and other oppressive language. If you are concerned about language used in this finding aid, please contact us at rose.library@emory.edu.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Robert James Lowry, banker and businessman, was born March 4, 1840, in Greeneville, Tennessee, and died January 8, 1919, in Atlanta, Georgia. He entered the banking business with his father, William M. Lowry (1865), and became president of the Lowry Banking Company, (later Lowry National Bank). He was also president of the American Bankers' Association (1866-1867), an Atlanta city council member, alderman, mayor pro tem, and member of the Atlanta board of education.

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of clippings relating to the death of Robert James Lowry in 1919.

Selected Search Terms

Topical Terms

Geographic Names

Occupation

Container List

Box Folder Content
1 1 Clippings, 1919
1 2 Clippings, 1919
v1.11.0-dev