Record #:

15319

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

The Sondley Library opened on October 1, 1935 in Asheville's City Hall. Dr. Forest Alexander Sondley donated 40,000 volumes, over 100,000 pamphlets, plus miscellaneous items such as maps, photos, and artifacts. He also left the library with $65,000 dollars to purchase more resources. The collection drew students and scholars especially those documents pertaining to Confederate records.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 10, Aug 1937, p3, 20, il

Subject(s):

Sondley Library (Asheville)