Motsinger Family Papers
This collection is a copy of a contract, dated November 21, 1936, executed by and between J.F. Baity, Motsinger family members and guardians, and Reynolda, Incorporated, and a receipt for the contract and other materials, February 16, 1937, concerning the acquisition of land that later became a part of Wake Forest University's Reynolda campus.
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Summary Information
- Repository
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
- Title
- Motsinger Family Papers
- Creator
- Motsinger Family
- Date
- 1936-1937 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 0.21 linear feet / 1 half-document box
- ID
- MS449
Biographical and Historical Note
Arthur C. Motsinger sold 112 acres and J.F. Baity sold 88 acres to Reynolda, Incorporated, in 1938. Arthur Motsinger was married to Laura Schultz Motsinger and together they had four children: Irene Motsinger Cranfill,William, Clarence, and A.C. Motsinger, Jr. An interview with A.C., Jr., is in the November 5, 1976, issue of the Old Gold and Black.
Collection Overview
This collection consists of two items. The first is a copy of a contract, dated November 21, 1936, executed by and between J.F. Baity, Arthur C. Motsinger, wife Laura Motsinger, S. Motsinger, L.C. McKaughan, the guardian of Raymond Motsinger, and Reynolda, Incorporated. Another item is a receipt from Wachovia Bank and Trust for the contract and other items, received on February 16, 1937, concerning the acquisition by Reynolda, Incorporated, of land that later became a part of Wake Forest University's Reynolda campus.
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Finding aid prepared by Processed by John Woodard; machine-readable finding aid created by Apex, 2005
- Revision Description
- Revised by Stephanie Bennett and Katie Lawrence, 2018
- Access Restrictions
- Collection is open for research.
- Copyright Notice
- Copyright for materials resides with the creators of the items in question or their descendants, unless otherwise designated. Users of this collection are responsible for using the materials in conformance with U.S. copyright law.
- Preferred Citation
- Motsinger Family Papers (MS449), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.