Harry L. and Mary K. Dalton collection, 1695-1955 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Dalton, Harry L.
Abstract:
Harry L. and Mary K. Dalton collected art, rare books, and manuscripts, and made many contributions to art museums and libraries, most notably the Duke University Library, the Mint Museum, and the library of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The Dalton Collection is comprised of sub-collections acquired by Harry L. and Mary K. Dalton.
Extent:
80.5 Linear Feet
approx. 11,160 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00284

Background

Scope and content:

The Dalton Collection is comprised of sub-collections acquired by Harry L. and Mary K. Dalton. Included are family papers, correspondence, diaries, account books, photographs, engravings, land grants, and military papers. The material largely encompasses the Civil War, Southern [U.S.] history, business and politics. The material ranges in date from 1695-1955.

Each sub-collection is listed in alphabetical order below. Most include their descriptions from the catalog record as well as a link to the record which will serve to state the physical location of the sub-collections. For the small number of sub-collections not yet fully cataloged, a brief description will follow as well as which Dalton Collection box the material resides in.

Biographical / historical:

Harry Lee Dalton was born in Winston, North Carolina on June 13, 1895. A graduate of Trinity College (now Duke University), he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War I. Dalton had a successful career in banking and finance and served as an officer and investor in numerous companies, including American Viscose Corporation, American Credit Corporation and Wachovia Bank. His other business interests included investments in oil extraction ventures, mainly through the Ancora Corporation.

Dalton and his wife, Mary Keesler, collected art, rare books, and manuscripts, and made many contributions to art museums and libraries, most notably the Duke University Library, the Mint Museum, and the library of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dalton died in Charlotte on July 26, 1990.

Acquisition information:
The Harry L. and Mary K. Dalton Collection were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a series of gifts in 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1991.
Processing information:

Compiled by Kimberly Sims, April 2008

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, April 2008

Updated by Kimberly Sims, October 2011

Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], Harry L. and Mary K. Dalton Collection, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University