Town Commission. Davidson (N.C.). Minutes and Committees
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of photocopies minutes beginning February 17, 1879. There is also a copy of the Ordinances of the Town of Davidson, 1912 and minutes for the Bicentennial Committee, 1975-76 and Parks and Recreation Committee, 1972-1973. The minutes for 2007 are primarily Planning Board minutes. The Receipts file contains examples of receipts for telephone service and a petty cash voucher. A CD(CD#98) housed with the CD collection is also a text copy of the 2001 Planning Ordinance.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1879 - 2017
Biographical / Historical
The Davidson Town Commission was established in 1879 at the time of the town's incorporation. The act of incorporation called for a mayor and five commissioners. The commissioners were responsible for electing a town marshall, clerk, and treasurer annually. The first commissioners were Hanson P. Helper, Frank J. Knox, William J. Martin, Robert L. Query, and Samuel T. Thompson.
Extent
3.34 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
Language
English
Physical Location
Carrel Storage
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photocopies from records in the town vault by Dr. Mary Beaty, 1978. Additional copies made 2002-2005|2014-028
Processing Information
Processed on 09-Nov-94
Subject
- Town Commission. Davidson (N.C.) (Person)
Topical
- Title
- Town Commission. Davidson (N.C.). Minutes and Committees
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository