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Size | Approximately 65 items |
Abstract | The John Henry Burnett Papers, 1914-2007, consist of scattered legal and political correspondence; a letter with family news from his wife, Ruth Deaton Burnett; handwritten religious writings; the Pender County Centennial commemorative book; and "Life Was Full: A Biographical Synopsis of John Henry Burnett and Ruth Deaton Burnett." |
Creator | Burnett, John Henry, 1888-1969. |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
Encoded by: Laura Smith
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John Henry Burnett (1888-1969) practiced law in his hometown of Burgaw, Pender County, N.C., and served a two-year term as a state senator. He married Ruth Deaton in 1915 and with her had eight children.
Back to TopThe John Henry Burnett Papers, 1914-2007, consist of scattered legal and political correspondence; a letter with family news from his wife, Ruth Deaton Burnett; handwritten religious writings; the Pender County Centennial commemorative book; and "Life Was Full: A Biographical Synopsis of John Henry Burnett and Ruth Deaton Burnett."
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Papers |
Folder 3 |
"Life was Full: a biographical synopsis" by John Henry Burnett and Ruth Deaton Burnett |