Harold A. Townsend Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: DC0268s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the scrapbook Townsend kept as a student. It includes notes on athletic contests, social functions, professors and a daily diary for December 1921 through October 1922; photographs of athletic teams, campus buildings, and classmates; clippings on athletic events; programs and invitations. There are also autographs from friends.
Dates
- 1920 - 1924
Biographical / Historical
Harry Alexander Townsend (1904-1977), Davidson College class of 1924, came to the college from Blenheim, South Carolina. He attended Davidson for 5 years, graduating with the class of 1925. He was a member of the YMCA as a student. After graduation he worked for the Life and Casuality Insurance Company of Tennessee and the Intercontinental Coffee Service.
Extent
1 oversize (1 scrapbook)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Scrapbook purchased by William Bee Ravenel IV, class of 1971 off of ebay and donated to the college by Mr. Ravenel
Processing Information
Processed on 11/25/2002
- Title
- Harold A. Townsend Scrapbook
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository