Walter Turner Candler papers, 1904-1967
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Candler, Walter Turner, 1885-1967. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Walter Turner Candler papers, 1904-1967 |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection No. 68 |
| Extent: | .5 linear ft. (1 box), 2 bound volumes (BV), 1 oversized bound volume (OBV), 4 oversized papers (OP) |
| Abstract: | Papers of Walter T. Candler, Atlanta businessman and philanthropist, including correspondence, clippings, photographs, and biographical information. |
| 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.
Related Materials in This Repository
Asa Griggs Candler papers, Charles Howard Candler papers, Warren A. Candler papers, and the Candler family collection. Other materials relating to Lullwater Estate and the Walter T. Candler Lectures are in the Emory Archives.
Source
Gift, 1967.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Walter Turner Candler papers, Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Collection Description
Biographical Note
Walter Turner Candler (1885-1967), businessman, philanthropist, and horse sportsman, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, October 5, 1885, and died there April 23, 1967. Son of Asa Griggs Candler, he was a graduate of Emory College and president of the Class of 1907. Candler endowed two lectureships at Emory University, the Walter T. Candler Lectureship (1952) and the John Gordon Stipe Memorial Lectureship in Spanish Culture (1953); helped organize the Emory Alumni Association (president, 1943-1946); and received the Alumni Award of Honor. He raised horses for harness racing and had a racetrack on his estate, Lullwater, which was acquired by Emory in 1958.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists the papers of Walter Turner Candler from 1907-1967. The papers include correspondence, clippings, photographs, and information relating to Lullwater (his estate and home), harness racing, the Emory College Class of 1907, and the Walter T. Candler Lecture Series at Emory University.
Arrangement Note
Arranged by record type.
Selected Search Terms
Personal Names
Candler family.
Corporate Names
Emory College--Alumni and alumnae.
Topical Terms
Harness racing--Georgia.
Horse sports--Georgia.
Lectures and lecturing--Georgia.
Universities and colleges--Georgia.
Walter T. Candler Lecture Series.
Geographic Names
Atlanta (Ga.)--Social life and customs.
Form/Genre Terms
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Occupation
Businessman.
Horse breeder.
Philanthropist.
Container List
| Box | Folder | Content |
|---|---|---|
| BV1 | Bible, with inscription from Asa Candler, 1904 | |
| OP1 | Calendar, 1957 | |
| OP2 | Calendar, 1966 | |
| 1 | 1 | Class of 1907 |
| OVB1 | Class of 1907 scrapbook | |
| 1 | 2 | Datebook, 1915 |
| 1 | 3 | Horse racing |
| OP3 | Horse racing plaque, 1966 | |
| BV2 | Horse racing scrapbook, 1930 | |
| 1 | 4 | Lullwater House, photographs and clippings |
| 1 | 5 | Magazine clippings, brochures, 1934-1959 |
| 1 | 6 | Newspaper clippings, 1924-1967 |
| 1 | 7 | Photographs |
| 1 | 8 | Tributes, 1967 |
| OP4 | Tribute plaque, Hambletonian Society |