Avent family papersAvent family papers MSS 16332Ellen WelchAlbert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

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Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryP.O. Box 400110University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110URL:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-05 17:50:32 +0000.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Avent family papers MSS 16332 Archival Resource Key /repositories/3/resources/517 0.09 Cubic Feet Three folders in a document box BW 7. 1905-1982 English BW 7 1 of 3 [X031589301] BW 7 2 of 3 [X031589302] BW 7 3 of 3 [X031589303] Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Crown Collectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia on August 12,2016.

 Preferred Citation

MSS 16332, Avent family papers, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

 Related Materials

MSS 16175 Harris family papers. Claudine Avent was married to Henry M. Harris and the Harris collection contains a few photographs of Avent family members.

 Scope and Contents

Avent family papers, 1905-1982, 0.09 cubic feet, was purchased with the Harris family papers and Special Collections separated them. The collection contains photographs, ledgers for real estate and fire insurance, and invitations and programs for various activities including Roanoke City High School graduation program, The Domino Club, Elks Club dance card, Virginia Coal Operators Association Banquet, and the Phythian Sisters of Virginia.