Kid Carolina

by Heidi Schnakenberg

  “Finds New Evidence in Reynolds Death.” New York Times, August 11, 1929.

  “Flynn Sees Slap at Foreign Policy.” Los Angeles Times, September 12, 1941.

  “For First Place.” Fresno Bee, July 17, 1939.

  Freeman, P. “Patrick Reynolds Fumes About His Tobacco-Rich Clan in a Tangy, Tell-All Book.” People Weekly, April 24, 1989.

  “Friend Reluctant to Talk.” New York Times, September 28, 1927.

  “Georgia Buys Island.” New York Times, June 23, 1968.

  “Georgians Mourn Reynolds’ Death.” Winston-Salem Journal, December 17, 1964.

  “Gifts Made by Reynolds to Projects Here Are Cited in Opening Hours of Retrial.” Darien News, May 10, 1962.

  “Golden Isles Begins Feeder Service.” Darien News, November 5, 1959.

  “Gone Are the Days When Tobacco Brought Only Wealth.” New York Times, February 26, 1995.

  “Gossip and Smart Talk.” Los Angeles Times, August 20, 1939.

  Hagmann, Peter. “Ein Haus fur die Zukunft der Musik.” Neue Zurcher Zeitung, August 30, 2007.

  “Hambletonian Won by Mary Reynolds.” New York Times, August 17, 1933.

  “Hawaii Yacht Race Winner at Matsonia.” Los Angeles Times, August 10, 1939.

  Heer, Gret. “Mit Mazenen in die Salzburg-Klasse.” Handelszeitung, August 20, 2008.

  Henning, Arthur Sears. “Find Campaign Was History’s Most Expensive.” Chicago Daily Tribune, January 24, 1941.

  “House by Reynolds.” Time, September 2, 1935.

  “Infant Girl Ruled an Heiress of Reynolds Tobacco Millions.” New York Times, November 5, 1965.

  “Island Fad Hits South.” New York Times, February 7, 1937.

  “Island to R. J. Reynolds.” New York Times, April 19, 1934.

  “Jackson Day Dinner Set.” New York Times, February 24, 1941.

  “Jersey Democrats Got Reynolds Loan.” New York Times, January 9, 1941, p. 46.

  Jungnickl, Gunther. “Benz-Band Ludwigsburg.” Stuttgarter Nachrichten, January 26, 2005.

  “KKL-Finanzierung.” Neue Luzerner Zeitung, April 10, 2000.

  Laurence, Muriel. “Letters to the Times.” New York Times, December 15, 1941.

  ———. “London.” New York Times, December 20, 1941.

  ———. “Shortage of Food Weakening the French.” New York Times, November 15, 1943.

  “Lead Poured at City Island Yard for Keel of New Schafer Yawl.” New York Times, December 30, 1937.

  Leslie, Jo. “$2 Puts You on Priceless Isle.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 9, 1977, p. 18A.

  “Libby Holman Asks Trial to Clear Her.” New York Times, October 20, 1932.

  “Libby Holman Reynolds Asks Full Exoneration.” New York Times, October 20, 1932.

  “Libby Holman Wins on Estate Appeal.” New York Times, November 2, 1935.

  “Long Island Trotting on Big Scale Planned.” New York Times, April 1, 1937.

  “The Marriage-Go-Round.” Time, January 25, 1963.

  “Marriages: Mr. R. D. A. Greenough and Mrs. M. Allison-Laurence.” The Times (London), October 10, 1946.

  “Marriages: Mr. R. J. Reynolds and Mrs. M. M. Greenough.” The Times (London), August 18, 1952.

  “Miami Women Watch Yachts from Plane.” New York Times, February 16, 1939.

  “Midnight Autopsy Made on Reynolds.” New York Times, September 2, 1932.

  “Millionaire’s Son Sent to Prison.” Daily Chronicle, August 1, 1929.

  “Milestones.” Time, January 9, 1933.

  “Milestones.” Time, June 11, 1934.

  “Milestones.” Time, April 14, 1941.

  “Milestones.” Time, May 30, 1960.

  “Miss Holman Wins in Reynolds Fight.” New York Times, March 16, 1935.

  “Miss Mary Reynolds Wed.” New York Times, December 17, 1929.

  “Mistrial Ordered in Reynolds Case.” New York Times, July 26, 1929, p. 6.

  “More Party Loans Told at Inquiry.” New York Times, January 10, 1941, p. 20.

  “Mrs. E. D. Reynolds.” New York Times, December 11, 1961.

  “Mrs. Harriman Wins Special Trot for Amateur Drivers at Goshen.” New York Times, July 23, 1936.

  “Mrs. M. A. Laurence Married in Prague.” New York Times, October 15, 1946.

  “Mrs. Mann Married.” New York Times, October 19, 1954.

  “Mrs. Reynolds Agrees to Divorce Settlement.” Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1946.

  “Names Make the News.” Time, March 23, 1936.

  “National Aid Given State Democrats.” New York Times, October 30, 1946.

  Nelson, Godfrey N. “U.S. Rule Reversed on Basis for Tax.” New York Times, October 20, 1940.

  “New Line to Orient Approved by U.S.” New York Times, October 6, 1940.

  “A New Planetarium.” New York Times, July 8, 1956.

  “New Reynolds Trial.” New York Times, September 9, 1961.

  “Olson’s Spending Put Above Income.” New York Times, May 1, 1952.

  Osolin, Charles. “Career as Mayor: Brief, Distinctive.” Winston-Salem Journal, December 17, 1964.

  “Pacing Stake Won by Dick Reynolds.” New York Times, July 7, 1933.

  “Parties List Funds in State Campaign.” New York Times, December 1, 1944.

  “Political Gifts by 12 Wealthy Families Listed.” Los Angeles Times, February 3, 1957.

  “President’s Wartime Aide Heads Caribou Mines.” New York Times, March 2, 1950.

  “President Vacationing on Island in Georgia.” New York Times, April 14, 1939.

  “Publicity Aide; Mrs. Reynolds Wed in Monaco.” New York Times, July 31, 1970.

  “Quayle Decides Loan Testimony Was a ‘Mistake.’” Chicago Daily Tribune, January 12, 1941, p. 13.

  “Radio Today.” New York Times, August 28, 1941.

  “Reported Seen in Florida.” New York Times, September 28, 1927.

  “Reynolds Absent: Friends Unworried.” New York Times, October 3, 1927.

  “Reynolds Answers Dancer’s $140,000 Suit.” New York Times, September 8, 1934.

  “Reynolds a Suicide, His Guardian Holds.” New York Times, July 8, 1932.

  “Reynolds Baby Born.” Twin City Sentinel, December 16, 1964.

  “Reynolds Brother Leaves Brazil.” New York Times, August 6, 1932.

  “Reynolds Buried at Church in Village Near Swiss Home.” Twin City Sentinel, December 17, 1964.

  “Reynolds Case Has a New Turn.” Los Angeles Times, July 11, 1932.

  “Reynolds Case in New Turn.” Winston-Salem Journal, July 30, 1929.

  “Reynolds Case Inquiry Revived.” New York Times, September 2, 1932.

  “Reynolds Desires to See ‘Justice’ Done Regarding Tragic Death of Brother.” Winston-Salem Journal, August 25, 1932.

  “Reynolds Explains Hiding.” Los Angeles Times, September 29, 1927.

  “Reynolds’ Ex-Wife Files Suit.” Twin City Sentinel, April 29, 1966.

  “Reynolds Fund Aids Warfare on Syphilis.” New York Times, December 19, 1937.

  “Reynolds Gets 5-Month Term.” Winston-Salem Journal, July 31, 1929.

  “Reynolds Gets Call in Inquiry.” Los Angeles Times, January 14, 1941.

  “Reynolds Gets Divorce.” New York Times, May 17, 1960.

  “Reynolds Guilty; Gets Five Months.” New York Times, August 1, 1929, p. 2.

  “Reynolds Heir Born 36 Hours After He Died.” Charleston Gazette, December 17, 1964.

  “Reynolds Heir Is Dead at 58.” News and Observer, December 16, 1964.

  “Reynolds Inquiry Awaits Brother.” New York Times, July 15, 1932.

  “Reynolds Inventory Filed.” New York Times, December 20, 1961.

  “Reynolds Is Found in St. Louis Cafe: Surprised at Hunt.” New York Times, September 28, 1927.

  “Reynolds Is President New Airlines Company Located at Sapelo Island.” Darien News, November 5, 1959.

  “Reynolds Leases Sapelo Island.” New York Times, April 19, 1934.

  “Reynolds Leaves En
tire Estate to 4th Wife.” Twin City Sentinel, January 20, 1965.

  “Reynolds Left Suspect Cash.” New York Times, October 8, 1932.

  “Reynolds Located: Found in St. Louis Restaurant.” Los Angeles Times, September 28, 1927.

  “Reynolds Loses Point.” New York Times, December 17, 1933.

  “Reynolds Millions Go to Heiress.” New York Times, August 20, 1936.

  “Reynolds Must Pay Nine Million Plus.” Modesto Bee, April 28, 1963.

  “Reynolds on Honeymoon in 60-Room Home.” Los Angeles Times, August 11, 1952.

  “Reynolds on Stand in Motor Killing.” New York Times, July 25, 1929, p. 18.

  “Reynolds on Trial for Manslaughter.” New York Times, July 23, 1929, p. 21.

  “Reynolds on Way Here After ‘Jaunt.’” New York Times, September 29, 1927.

  “Reynolds on Witness Stand.” Winston-Salem Journal, July 24, 1929.

  “Reynolds Reported Near Home.” Los Angeles Times, August 21, 1932.

  “Reynolds Retrial Opens.” New York Times, July 27, 1929, p. 5.

  “Reynolds’ Second Wife to Get $2,000,000.” Los Angeles Times, July 29, 1952.

  “Reynolds Settlement Overruled.” Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1934.

  “A Reynolds Takes on Cigarette Industry.” New York Times, October 25, 1986.

  “Reynolds Tobacco Heir Files Suit for Divorce.” New York Times, June 1, 1946.

  “Reynolds Trial Oct. 3 Expected by Defense.” New York Times, August 21, 1932.

  “Reynolds vs. Reynolds.” Time, January 23, 1933.

  “Reynolds Will Fly to Miami.” New York Times, August 16, 1932.

  “Richard J. Reynolds Gym Dedication Set for Dec. 29.” Darien News.

  “R. J. Reynolds Asserts Brother Was Slain.” New York Times, August 25, 1932.

  “R. J. Reynolds Divorce Pact Gives 3rd Wife $2 Million.” New York Times, April 28, 1963.

  “R. J. Reynoldses Jr. Hosts.” New York Times, February 11, 1938.

  “R. J. Reynolds Fights Suit.” New York Times, October 31, 1933.

  “R. J. Reynolds Heir Commits Suicide.” New York Times, July 7, 1932.

  “R. J. Reynolds Is Buried in Cemetery in Lucerne.” New York Times, December 18, 1964, p. 64.

  “R. J. Reynolds Is Dead: Stricken in Switzerland.” Twin City Sentinel, December 15, 1964.

  “R. J. Reynolds Is Sued.” New York Times, March 31, 1933.

  “R. J. Reynolds Jr. Arrives.” New York Times, August 22, 1932.

  “R. J. Reynolds Jr., Tobacco Heir, Dies: Financier and Ex-Politician Was a Former Playboy.” New York Times, December 16, 1964, p. 43.

  “R. J. Reynolds Married.” New York Times, August 10, 1952.

  “R. J. Reynolds Seeks Divorce.” New York Times, August 22, 1959.

  “R. J. Reynolds Sues Wife.” New York Times, June 1, 1946.

  “R. J. Reynolds to Be Called in Vote Probe.” Washington Post, January 9, 1941, p. 16.

  “R. J. Reynolds to Marry: Son of Tobacco Firm Founder to Marian Byrne, Actress.” New York Times, August 7, 1946, p. 19.

  “R. J. Reynolds to Wed: Heir of Tobacco Man to Marry Miss Dillard Tomorrow.” New York Times, December 31, 1932, p. 8.

  “R. J. Reynolds to Wed Miss Dillard.” New York Times, December 26, 1932.

  “R. J. Reynolds Weds.” New York Times, August 8, 1946.

  “R. J. Reynolds Weds Miss Dillard.” New York Times, January 2, 1933.

  Robbins, James. “Baruna’s Victory a Feature of the Year.” New York Times, December 25, 1938.

  ———. “Vanderbilt Likely to Sail in British Regattas Next Year.” New York Times, November 4, 1938.

  Robbins, James, and Morris Rosenfield. “Nation’s Yachtsmen and Speed Boat Pilots Enjoyed a Record-Breaking Year.” New York Times, December 24, 1939.

  “Roosevelt Radio Loan Questioned.” Los Angeles Times, January 9, 1941, p. 8.

  “Roosevelt to Make Jackson Day Speech.” New York Times, March 24, 1941.

  “Says Both Parties ‘Evaded’ Hatch Act.” New York Times, January 12, 1941, p. 42.

  “Seattle Mail Ship Launched in East.” Los Angeles Times, May 25, 1941.

  “Seek R. J. Reynolds, Tobacco Man’s Heir, Missing 11 Days.” New York Times, September 27, 1927.

  “Seeks Reynolds Award.” New York Times, October 2, 1927.

  “Senate Seat Declared Won by Illegal Methods.” New York Times, February 21, 1941.

  “Sheriff Continuing Reynolds Inquiry.” New York Times, July 13, 1932.

  “Ship Construction Ahead of Schedule.” New York Times, May 18, 1941.

  “Sloop Blitzen Launched.” New York Times, June 3, 1938.

  “Small Boats Race Today at Newport.” New York Times, March 26, 1939.

  “Small Yachts Take the Lead.” New York Times, July 6, 1939.

  Smith, Terrence. “President, Vacationing on Island in Georgia, to ‘Read, Sleep, Fish.’” New York Times, April 13, 1979.

  “Son to R. J. Reynolds Jr.” New York Times, December 8, 1933.

  “So They Took the $25,000,000.” Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1934.

  “A Spell of Unemployment.” Time, December 21, 1953.

  “Stevenson Names 50 Business Aides.” New York Times, October 11, 1956.

  “Sues to Apportion Reynolds Estate.” New York Times, March 25, 1933.

  “Suit Filed.” Daily-Times News, January 1, 1976.

  “Taffy Volo Takes Trot.” New York Times, September 14, 1933.

  Thompson, Roy. “Reynolds’ Flag to Fly at Half Staff.” Winston-Salem Journal, December 17, 1964.

  ———. “Reynolds Had Many Sides: Wealth, Generosity, Flash.” Winston-Salem Journal, December 17, 1964.

  ———. “R. J. Reynolds Dies At 58 in Swiss Clinic: Cause Not Determined.” Winston-Salem Journal, December 16, 1964.

  “Threatened Wife of R. J. Reynolds.” New York Times, November 4, 1933.

  “Three Doctors Aid Reynolds Defense.” New York Times, July 31, 1929.

  “Three Sheets in the Wind.” Time, July 30, 1945.

  “Tobacco Heir Divorced.” New York Times, August 8, 1952.

  “Tobacco Heir Reynolds Dies in Swiss Clinic.” Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1964.

  “Tobacco Heir Safe After Yacht Blast.” New York Times, February 25, 1955.

  “Tobacco Heir Settles: $2 Million Alimony.” New York Mirror, April 28, 1963.

  “Tobacco Heir’s Ex-Wife Gets $2 Million Alimony.” Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1963.

  “Tobacco Heir Wed: Ex-Wife Shocked.” New York Times, April 5, 1961.

  “Tobacco Tycoon Tosses Surprise Party.” The Times Recorder, December 13, 1947.

  “Tobey Demands Hague Inquiry.” New York Times, March 8, 1941, p. 10.

  “To Fingerprint Guests.” New York Times, July 11, 1932.

  “Tom Davis: Entrepreneur of the Air.” News and Observer, June 23, 2004.

  “To Sue for $1,300,000 for Airplane Crash.” New York Times, August 21, 1929.

  “Trust Set Up for Reynolds Is Dissolved.” Twin City Sentinel, November 5, 1965.

  “U.S. Official Defends Political Loan Rule.” New York Times, May 28, 1952.

  Vickers, Jim. “Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women.” The Spectator, May 4, 1989.

  “Victory Seen by Secretary.” Los Angeles Times, September 13, 1941.

  “Wakiva Sets Pace for Racing Fleet.” New York Times, March 6, 1939.

  “Wakiva Takes Lead in Race to Havana.” New York Times, March 5, 1939.

  “Wedding on July 30 is Planned by Mrs. Marianne Reynolds.” New York Times, June 25, 1970.

  Whitman, Gene. “Mayor Reynolds Hit Apathy.” Twin City Sentinel, December 16, 1964.

  ———. “Reynolds Lawsuit Comes as a Surprise.” Twin City Sentinel, January 2, 1976.

  ———. “Where Did He Die? Reynolds Lawsuit Raises Bizarre Questions.” Twin City Sentinel, January 5, 1976.

  “Widow Believed at Former Retreat.” New York T
imes, August 11, 1929.

  “Widow of R. J. Reynolds Gives Birth to Daughter.” New York Times, December 16, 1964.

  “Widow’s Parents Mystified.” New York Times, July 7, 1932.

  Winburn, Jay Te. “Mary K. Babcock Married in South.” New York Times, September 2, 1951.

  “Winston-Salem Saddened by Reynolds Shift.” New York Times, February 1, 1987.

  “Witnesses at Odds in Reynolds Trial.” New York Times, July 24, 1929, p. 7.

  “Women Invite Men to Parley.” Los Angeles Times, August 7, 1941.

  “Works of Art from 40 Tiny Islands.” New York Times, January 23, 1971.

  “Yacht Race Victor in Doubt.” Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1939.

  “Yawl Crosses Ocean, Ruled out of Race.” New York Times, August 8, 1937.

  “Young Democrats Back All Out Aid.” New York Times, August 24, 1941.

  “Young Reynolds Arrives Here Following 12,000 Mile Trip from Africa.” Winston-Salem Journal, August 24, 1932.

  COURT DOCUMENTS

  Anne Cannon Reynolds et al. v. Zachary Smith Reynolds et al., 208 N.C. 578, 182 S.E. 341.

  Death Certificate of Richard Joshua Reynolds, 1964, Confederation Suisse, Lucerne, Switzerland.

  Divorce suit, Elizabeth Dillard Reynolds v. Richard Joshua Reynolds, 1946, Forsyth County records.

  Divorce suit, Richard J. Reynolds v. Marianne O’Brien Reynolds, 1952, Dade County records.

  Divorce suit, Richard J. Reynolds v. Muriel M. Reynolds, 1960, McIntosh County records (including motions, depositions, testimony).

  Divorce suit, Richard J. Reynolds v. Muriel M. Reynolds, 1962, McIntosh County records (including motions, depositions, testimony).

  Divorce suit, Richard J. Reynolds v. Muriel M. Reynolds, 1962, U.S. Court of Appeals.

  Estate papers of Marianne O’Brien Reynolds, 1984, New York Surrogate Court records.

  Estate papers of R. J. Reynolds Jr., 1965, McIntosh County Courthouse, Probate section (including last will and testament of R. J. Reynolds, settlement agreements, investigation by Michael Reynolds).

  Marianne O’ Brien Reynolds v. Estate of Richard J. Reynolds, 238 Ga. 1, 230 S.E. 2d 842.

  Marianne O’Brien Reynolds v. Nancy S. Reynolds, 238 Ga. 1, 230 S.E. 2d 842.

  Marriage certificate for Richard Greenough and Ileana Mann, 1954, City of Westminster General Register Office, London.

  Marriage certificate for Richard Greenough and Muriel Laurence, 1946, City of Westminster General Register Office, London.