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Sumter Lowry papers, 1911-1986

 

Summary

Creator:
Lowry, Sumter de Leon, Jr., 1893-1985
Abstract:
Sumter Lowry papers consists of correspondence, speeches, reports, maps, news clippings, and publications with business, military, and political activities ranging from 1911- 1986.
Extent:
31.00 Linear Feet
28 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Sumter Lowry papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. 

Background

Biographical / historical:

Sumter Lowry was born in St. Augustine, FL on August 27, 1893 to Sumter DeLeon Lowry and Willie Miller Lowry. Sumter Lowry was a Lt. General in the National Guard, a businessman, and political activist. In 1894 the Lowry family moved to the Tampa Bay area, by 1914 Sumter Lowry began his military career creating Company H and Infantry Company. In 1916 Sumter married Elizabeth Bellamy Parkhill, together they had 5 children. His military career included organizing the 116th Field Artillery Regiment of the Florida National Guard in 1921, as well as establishing Benjamin Field camp (Renamed Fort Homer Hesterly in 1940). By 1934 he received a promotion to Brigadier General and command over the 56th Field Artillery U.S. National Guard. Concurrent with his military career, Lowry established the Victory National Life Insurance in 1921 serving as president. In 1928, he served on the board for Gulf Life Insurance after a merger with Victory National Life Insurance. In 1952, Sumter Lowry retired to civilian life as a Lt. General. He continued to be active in business, community affairs, and politics until his death in 1985 at the age of 91.

Arrangement:

Sumter Lowry Papers are arranged in mostly alphabetical order. Additional materials were added to the end of the collection.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Sumter Lowry papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.