Business Services. Treasurer's Ledgers, 1838-1918
Scope and Contents
The ledgers date from the period 1838-1914. The majority of the ledgers concern dues owed the college and expenses paid by the college, 1880- 1914. Other ledgers contain records of expenses paid by students, 1892-1910; scholarships, 1838-1893; the Bursar's record, 1859-1903, and faculty salaries, 1872-1907.
Dates
- Other: Majority of material found within 1838 - 2019
Creator
- Business Services (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
Davidson College hired its first Business Manager in 1913 and its first superintendent of buildings and grounds in 1912. Prior to that time, managerial and maintenance duties were assigned to individual faculty members. F. L. Jackson served as the College's Business Manager and Treasurer from 1913 to 1952. D. Grier Martin took over as Treasurer in 1952. Four years later, he was elected President of Davidson College. From 1958 to 1965, Martin served as both President and Treasurer. In 1965, the position of treasurer-business manager was established. Robert Currie, business manager since 1958 was elected to fill the new position. The treasurer-business manager was responsible for the operations of the physical plant, dormitories, laundry, bookstore and guest house as well as college finances.
Extent
4.00 boxes (4 boxes)
Language
English
Physical Location
C4.5
D2.3
D2.4
Range D Section 2 - 2 volumes
Range A Section 1 - Bursar Reccords
Repository Details
Part of the College Archives Repository