Guide to the Charles Beaver Papers, 1874-2002, undated

Summary Information

Title: Charles Beaver Papers, 1874-2002, undated
Collection: AC.881
Extent: 9.5 linear feet (7 boxes, 3 flat boxes, 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize folder)
Abstract:

Charles Beaver (1913-1999) was an Asheville native, WWII veteran, employee of the American Enka Corporation, and participant in a large number of WWII reunions and commorative events. This collection includes materials relating to his life and work including photographs, documents of his army service, and correspondence.

Creator: Beaver, Charles E., Jr., 1913-1999

Biographical/Historical Note

Charles Beaver (1913-1999) was an Asheville native, WWII veteran, employee of the American Enka Corporation, and participant in a large number of WWII reunions and commorative events. Beaver attended Asheville High School (1926-1930) and Wake Forest University (1933 and 1947-1948). Following graduation, he was employed at the American Enka Corporation in Asheville North Carolina until 1976 when he retired as head of labor relations.

He was drafted into the US army in 1940 and rose to the rank of captain before being discharged following the end of the war. During the post war period he served in the Army reserves, retiring in 1967 at the rank of Colonel. He was primarily associated with the 100th Infantry Division. After the war, Beaver was also active in the 100th Infantry Divsion Association and attended numerous reunions and commemorative events.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the papers of Charles Beaver. It includes items relating to his service in the Second World War, time in the Army Reserves, education, employment at the American Enka Corporation, personal documents, and his active participation in various WWII reunion and commemoration groups.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into eight series: Series I: Army Service; Series II: School Materials; Series III: American Enka Corporation; Series IV: Financial Records; Series V: Personal Documents and Correspondence; Series VI: World War Two Commemorative Materials; Series VII: Audiovisual Materials; and Series VIII: Artifacts. The files within each series are arrranged chronologically by the earliest document present in each folder. Undated materials are located at the beginning of the series and are arranged chronologically based on contextual information.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for use in the Dougherty Reading Room. An appointment for research is recommended. The Dougherty Reading Room is located on the 4th floor of Belk Library in Special Collections.

Acquisitions Information

This collection was donated by Patricia D. Beaver in the Spring of 2002.

Processing Information

Processed by Zachary Hottel, October 2014. This collection was processed as part of a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant funded extensive processing of the backlog within the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection between 2012 and 2014.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], AC.881: Charles Beaver Papers, W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA.

Copyright Notice

The collection is protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Reproductions are made only for use as personal study or research. It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials.

Container List

Series I: Army Service, 1940-1967 

Series Description

This series contains items from Charles Beaver's service in the US army. It includes items from his time on active duty during WWII and as a member of the Army Reserves during the Cold War (1945-1967).
  Box Folder

Army Leadership and General Order Cards, Undated 

 1 1

Army Publications, Undated 

 1 2

US Army Azimuth Compass Instructional Booklet, Undated 

 1 3

Army Documents, Undated 

 1 4

Reserve Officer Association of the United States, Undated 

 1 5

Army Artifacts, Undated 

 1 6

Map, "Training and Tactical Areas, 13th Training Regiment, Undated 

 1 7

12th Armored Division, Undated 

 1 8

Basic Field Manual, U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903, September 10, 1940 

 1 9

Basic Field Manual, Browning Automatic Rifle, Caliber .30, M1918A2 with Bipod, 1940 

 1 10

Draft Registration Card, October 16, 1940 

 1 11

Army Service Related Photographs, 1940-1955 

 1 12

Army Documents, 1941 

 1 13

War Department Basic Field Manual, Conventional Signs, Military Symbols, and Abbreviations, 1941 

 1 14

War Department Basic Field Manual, Elementary Map and Aerial Photography Reading, April 12, 1941 

 1 15

14th Battalion "Passing in Review" Play Bill, October 13, 1941 

 1 16

Army Documents, 1942 

 1 17

War Department Technical Manual, Military Chemistry and Chemical Agents, April 21, 1942 

 1 18

War Department Tehcnical Manual, Special Service Officer, May 12, 1942 

 1 19

War Department Technical Manual, Sports and Games, May 13, 1942 

 1 20

Army Documents, 1943 

 1 21

Radio Telephone Procedure Booklet, 1943 

 1 22

"the Black Cat" S.S.O. Bulletin- 13th Training Regiment, Camp Robinson Arkansas, January-June 1943 

 1 23

Basic Field Manual, US Rifle, Caliber .30, M1, July 30, 1943 

 1 24

"The Black Cat" and Delivery letter, July 1943-August 1943 

 1 25

Century Sentinel, November 1943-September 1945 

 10 4

Army Documents, 1944 

 1 26

Army Documents, 1945 

 2 1

Stars and Stripes, January 12-May 24, 1945 

 10 3

Daily Mail Continental Edition, February 25, 1945 

 10 9

"The Powder Horn," 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division Publication, July-September, 1945 

 9 2

"Beachhead News," September 29, 1945 

 9 3

"The Red Raider," October 3-November 30, 1945 

 9 4

Certificate of Retention/Customs Decleration, Luger Number 6304, 1945 

 2 2

Bronze Star Award Documents, 1945 

 2 3

Demoblization Documents, 1945 

 2 4
  Oversize

Maps of Germany, Circa 1945 

 Folder 1
  Box Folder

Army Documents, 1946 

 2 5

Army Documents, 1947 

 2 6

Army Documents, 1948 

 2 7

Army Documents, 1949 

 2 8

"One-O-Eight" Publication, July 11, 1949 

 2 9

Army Service Related Newspapers, 1949-1990 

 2 10

Army Documents, 1950 

 2 11

Atomic Energy Indoctrination, September 1950 

 2 12

"Advanced Map and Aerial Photograph Reading, November 1950 

 2 13

Army Documents, 1951 

 2 14

US Army Leadership Manual, March 1951 

 2 15

Military Symbols, Army and Air Force Field Manual, June 1951 

 2 16

Army Documents, 1952 

 2 17

Army Service Related Newspapers and Publications, 1952-1968 

 10 10

Carbine, Caliber .30, M1, M1A1, M2, and M3, January 1952 

 2 18

Commission as Major, October 9, 1952 

 9 5

"The Officer" Magazine, December 1952, July 1958, June 1965, February 1967, April 1984 

 2 19

Army Retirement, 1952-1973 

 2 20

100th Infantry Division Stationary and the "Griffon," 1952 

 2 21

Army Documents, 1953 

 2 22

Commission as Lt. Colonel, May 29, 1953 

 9 6

"Report to the Army" magazines, July, November, and December 1953 

 2 23

Army Documents, 1954 

 2 24

Hand-To-Hand Combat Army Field Manual, June 1954 

 2 25

Photographs, Colonel Harrie S. Keck and Lt. Colonel Charles Edard Beaver, August 17-18, 1955 

 2 26

Army Documents, 1956 

 2 27

Golden Griffin Newsletter, 1956-1966 

 2 28

Army Documents, 1957-1958 

 2 29

Army Documents, 1959 

 2 30

Army Documents, 1960 

 2 31

Army Documents, 1961 

 2 32

Army Documents, 1962 

 2 33

Command and General Staff College Extension program, 1962-1964 

 2 34

Army Documents, 1963 

 3 1

Army Documents, 1964 

 3 2

Standing Operating Procedure, 108th Division (Training), 1964 

 3 3

Army Documents, 1965 

 3 4

Army Documents, 1966 

 3 5

Army Commendation Medal, January 1967 

 9 6
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Series II: School Materials, 1929-1999 

Series Description

This series contains educational material from Charles Beaver's time at Asheville High School (1926-1930) and at Wake Forest University (1933 and 1947-1948) including several yearbooks. It also contains materials from Ray Keener and Susannah White. The materials are arranged chronologically.
  Box Folder

"The Hillbilly," Asheville High School Yearbook, 1929 

 3 6

"The Hillbilly," Asheville High School Yearbook and Related Materials, 1930 

 3 7

Ray Keener Report Cards, Heaton School, Avery County NC, 1930-1937 

 3 8

Wake Forest "Howler," 1933 

 3 9

Wake Forest, 1947-1975 

 3 10

Wake Forest "Howler," 1947 

 3 11

Wake Forest "Howler," 1948 

 4 1

Wake Forest Newspaper Articles, 1953 

 10 8

Asheville High School Class of 1930 Reunion, 1975 

 4 2

Asheville High School Class of 1930 Reunion, 1976 

 4 3

Hardin Park School A-B Honor Roll Certificate for Susannah White, January 20, 1999 

 4 4
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Series III: American Enka Corporation, 1948-1976 

Series Description

This series contains items related to Charles Beaver's employment with the America Enka Corporation. It includes company publications, newspapers, reports, and details of his retirement benefits. It is arranged chronologically.
  Box Folder

Enka Related Publications and Documents, 1948-1973 

 4 5

"Netherlands Prince Bernhard Visits Enka Plant," March 1957 

 10 6

Enka Pictures and Newspapers, 1964-1967 

 4 6

Report on Wildcat Strike, Enka Nylon Plant, September 27-October 3, 1966 

 4 7

Contracts between American Enka Company and UTWA 2598, May 25, 1975 and May 26, 1977 

 4 8

Enka Retirement Benefits, 1970-1986 

 10 5

Enka Retirement, 1976 

 4 9
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Series IV: Financial Records, 1948-1997 

Series Description

This series contains a selection of financial documents including Charles Beaver's account books dating from 1948-1997. Materials are arranged chronologically.
  Box Folder

Unlabeled Account Sheet, undated 

 4 10

Financial Record Book, December 1948-December 1951 

 4 11

Financial Record Book, January 1952-December 1959 

 4 12

Lake Burton Summer Lease, 1952-1962 

 4 13

House Mortgage Information, 1957-1960 

 4 14

House Insurance Information, 1957-1974 

 4 15

Sale of House, 1974-1978 

 4 16

Financial Record Book, January 1960-1967 

 4 17

Financial Record Book, January 1968-December 1974 

 5 1

Loan for VW Automobile, February 26, 1973 

 5 2

Financial Record Book, January 1975-January 1981 

 5 3

Financial Record Book, January 1981-December 1986 

 5 4

Financial Record Book, January 1987-January 1988 

 5 5

Financial Record Book, January 1988-December 1992 

 5 6

Financial Record Book, January 1993-December 31, 1997 

 5 7
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Series V: Personal Documents and Correspondance, 1874-1997 

Series Description

This series contains a collection of documents, newspapers, pictures, and correspondence relating to the family and personal life of Charles Beaver. The materials are arranged in chronological order.
  Box Folder

Dance Invitation, Biltmore Forest Country Club, undated 

 5 8

Photograph Album, undated 

 5 9

Notebook, undated 

 5 10

Early Photographs (1 of 2), undated 

 5 11

Early Photographs (2 of 2), undated 

 5 12

General Newspapers, undated 

 6 1

Newtown Producing Co. Price List, undated 

 6 2

Family Photographs, undated 

 6 3

Historic Riverside Cemetery Pamphlet, Asheville NC, undated 

 6 4

Malvern Hills Community Club Map, undated 

 9 1

"Ancient History of the Distinguished Surname-Beaver," undated 

 9 7

Buchannan and Beaver Family Histories, 1874-1990 

 6 5

Obituaries and Documents Related to the Death of Charles Beaver Sr. and Lydia Beaver, 1891-1974 

 6 6

General Newspapers, 1913-1921 

 10 11

Cuba Plaza Hotel and Visitor brochures, February 1937 

 6 7

Twelfth Annual Rhodendron Festival, June 18-24, 1939 

 6 8

Army-Navy Game Pamphlet, December 2, 1939 

 6 9

[RESTRICTED] Medical History/Examination Reports, 1942-1984 

 7 18

"The Cosmic Ray," Asheville's Cosmic Club, July 30, 1942-September 3, 1942 

 6 10

ID and Membership Cards, 1942-1973 

 6 11

Power of Attorney, Charles Beaver Jr., August 30, 1944 

 6 12

Family Events and Photos, 1945-1996 

 6 13

Letter, Lt. Colonel E.M. Zehner to Charles Beaver, August 11, 1946 

 6 14

Correspondence, 1948-1998 

 6 15

Church-related, 1953-1993 

 6 16

Charles Beaver Sr. and Lydia Beaver, 1959-1969 

 6 17

Malvern Hills Community Club, 1963 

 6 18

A History of the First Baptist Church, Black Mountain, NC, 1965 

 6 19

Obituaries, 1965-1976 

 6 20

Photographs-Asheville Citizen-Times, 1966-1967 

 6 21

Frank Beaver, brother, death, 1969 

 10 2

Clover Bottom Hospital and School Proposed Recreational Obstacle Course, May 1, 1970 

 6 22

Wallet and Contents, 1971 

 6 23

Deed, Lydia Beaver, Widow, to Juanita Beaver Dixon, 1973 

 10 1

Charles E. Beaver Sr. Obituary, April 13, 1972 

 10 7

Social Security Benefits, 1976 

 6 24

Gun Permit, July 25, 1978 

 6 25

Kiwanas, 1979-1991 

 6 26

World's Fair Guidebook, 1982 

 6 27

World's Fair Photographs, 1982 

 6 28

Rever Ware Letter and Pamphlet, 1986 

 6 29

French Revolution Bicentennial Brochure, 1989 

 6 30

Event Planner Book, 1989 

 6 31

Damage to Property, City of Asheville, 1993 

 6 32

"The World Book of Beavers," 1993 

 6 33

Mary Humphrey Eisenhauer Court Pledge and Dedication, 1997 

 6 34
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Series VI: World War Two Commemorative Materials, 1944-2002 

Series Description

This series contains documents related to the Charles Beaver's activities in the commemoration of the Second World War. The bulk of the items are related to the 100th Infantry Division Association. The series is arranged chronologically.
  Box Folder

100th Infantry Division Association Miscellaneous, undated 

 6 35

"The Story of the Century" Booklets, 1944 

 6 36

100th Infantry Division Association Maps and Publications, 1945-1997 

 10 13

"The Story of the Century," 1946 

 7 1

100th Infantry Division Association, 1947-1948 

 7 2

100th Infantry Division Association, 1976 

 7 3

100th Infantry Division Association, 1977-79 

 7 4

100th Infantry Division Association, 1980-1985 

 7 5

100th Infantry Division Association, 1986-1987 

 7 6

100th Infantry Division Association, 1988 

 7 7

100th Infantry Division Association, 1989 

 7 8

100th Infantry Division Association, 1990 

 7 9

WWII Commemorative Publications, 1991-1995 

 7 10

100th Infantry Division Association, 1991-1994 

 7 11

100th Infantry Division Association, 1995 

 7 12

World War II Commemorative Publications, 1945 

 10 12

100th Infantry Division Association, 1996 

 7 13

100th Infantry Division Association, 1997 

 7 14

Combat Infantry Man's Association, 1997 

 7 15

100th Infantry Division Association, 1998 

 7 16

100th Infantry Division Association Operation Legacy Certificate, Sepetmber 13, 2002 

 7 17
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Series VII: Audiovisual Materials, 1985-1986 

Series Description

This series contains a selection of VHS tapes on various historical subjects.
  Box Tape

Tape 1: State of Liberty: Ellis Island Foundation: 100 Years of Liberty, April 4, 1985 

 8 1

Tape 2: The Blue and The Gray Part I, undated 

 8 2

Tape 3: The Blue and The Gray Part II, undated 

 8 3

Tape 4: The Red Badge of Courage, undated 

 8 4

Tape 5: Gettysburg, Camp Broadstone, Battle of 1st Manassas, 1985-1986 

 8 5
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Series VIII: Artifacts, 1944-1994 

Series Description

This series contains a container of sand from Omaha Beach and a bible presented to Charles Beaver from the UTWA on his retirement from American Enka Corporation.
  Box Item

Sand from Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944- June 6, 1994 

 11 1

Holy Bible, UTWA Retirement Gift, 1976 

 11 2