Walter H. Pemberton correspondence, 1918 March 15-25

Summary

Creator:
Pemberton, Walter Henry, 1857-1928
Date:
1918 March 15-25
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Walter H. Pemberton correspondence, ms4407, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes three handwritten letters addressed to Attorney Walter H. Pemberton in Keo, Arkansas signed by O. E. French containing racist complaints of a property line dispute with an African American neighbor named Lydia Washing[ton], as well as a typed, unsigned letter addressed to O. E. French on Walter H. Pemberton Counsellor at Law letterhead.

Biographical / historical:

Walter Henry Pemberton was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas on 1857 May 31. He was educated in North Carolina and became a member of the law firm of Dodge, Johnson, Carroll, and Pemberton. From 1890 to 1896 he served as prosecuting attorney in Little Rock. He also served two terms as a member of the Little Rock School Board and also president of the board. He died 1928 June 8.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Walter H. Pemberton correspondence, ms4407, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.