Julia Ray Brown Clark Papers, PC.7064
Abstract
Julia Ray Brown Clark (1933-2020) was born in Buncombe County, the second child born
to Robert S. and Eva Padgett Brown. Her father ran Brown's Garage in Oteen and was
later an electrician. She was the youngest of nine grandchildren of B.C. "Caney" Brown
and Emma Lucinda Ray Brown.
The Julia Ray Brown Clark Papers consists of photographs, correspondence, ephemera,
clippings, one diary and one cassette tape.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Julia Ray Brown Clark Papers
- Call Number
- PC.7064
- Creator
- Clark, Julia Brown
- Date
- 1933-1955
- Extent
- 1.200 cubic feet
- Repository
- Western Regional Archives, State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research
Use Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item] in PC.7064, Julia Ray Brown Clark Papers, Western Regional Archives, Asheville, N.C., U.S.A.
Collection Overview
The Julia Ray Brown Clark Papers consists of photographs, correspondence, ephemera, clippings, one diary and one cassette tape.
Biographical/Historical
Julia Ray Brown Clark (1933-2020) was born in Buncombe County, the second child born
to Robert S. and Eva Padgett Brown. Her father ran Brown's Garage in Oteen and was
later an electrician. She was the youngest of nine grandchildren of B.C. "Caney" Brown
and Emma Lucinda Ray Brown.
Julia attended Haw Creek School and graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School in Asheville.
She was involved in the Future Homemakers of America. In 1953 she married Robert C.
Clark of Swannanoa.They had two children, Alan and Beverly, and 3 grandchildren and
3 great-grandchildren. Julia and Robert were members of Groce United Methodist Church
for many years. Avid travelers, Julia and bob visited 49 states and most of Canada.