In 1949, Joe Lee and his family arrived in Valdosta with just $2,500 borrowed from an uncle and a vision for the future. He opened Lee Typewriter Company, selling Royal typewriters and Victor hand-operated adding machines. After 37 years of dedication, Joe passed the torch to his son, Hank Lee. Through changing economies, new product lines, and decades of growth, Hank carried on the family legacy for another 39 years before selling Lee Office to Daniel Bayman.