Emory Library Acquired Career Papers of Rey Post
The Rose Library in Atlanta added an extensive collection documenting Rey Post’s multifaceted professional history.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Collecting
The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University has acquired the comprehensive career papers of Rey Post. This new collection documents Post's diverse work spanning political organizing, broadcasting, and real estate.
Why it matters
Library staff identified the collection as holding lasting historic value for researchers due to its broad documentation of various professional and social fields. It serves as a permanent record of Post's multifaceted career across multiple industries.
The Rose Library ranks within the top 20 Association of Research Libraries in North America, maintaining 21,000 linear feet of manuscripts and 200,000 print volumes.
The players
Rey Post
He is an associate broker at Sotheby's International Realty in Santa Fe and the former host of the radio program All Things Real Estate.
Randy Gue
He serves as the Assistant Director of Collection Development and Curator of Political, Cultural, and Social Movements at the Rose Library.
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Located at Emory University, this institution is a top-tier research library holding significant historical and cultural collections.
The details
The archive includes correspondence, photographs, and audiovisual recordings detailing Post’s involvement in government service, sports campaigns, and academic marketing. The acquisition follows a multi-year collaborative effort between Post and Randy Gue, the library's curator for political and social movements.
Timeline
October 2026: The library officially acquired the career papers of Rey Post.
2026: Rey Post provided commentary for a VICE TV World Cup docuseries.
Culture Shift
This acquisition reflects a growing trend of institutional archives seeking to preserve contemporary professional histories that span across multiple modern career sectors. It highlights how digital-age figures, like those involved in sports and broadcasting, are now viewed as essential subjects for long-term cultural study.
Local researchers and students in Atlanta will gain direct access to a new primary source collection documenting varied professional industries. The acquisition ensures that these documents are preserved within the city for future academic reference and public interest.
The takeaway
The addition of these papers provides a unique window into the professional evolution of a modern career spanning real estate and media. Readers interested in their own professional legacy may consider organizing their correspondence and project records for potential archival value.
Further reading
For more on how major archives preserve professional history, visit the Collecting section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SantaFe.com - The Santa Fe Experience.
