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Scope and Contents The collection consists of class notes taken by Mr. Dalton during his four years at Davidson, with most coming from his junion and senior academic years. Additionally, the collection includes works of creative writing interspersed in the notes. His academic work during his years at Davidson, as reflected in the class notes, included classes in the natural sciences such as mineralogy, geology, and organic chemistry, philosophy, ethics, political and economic theory, English literature, and...

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The collection consists of the printed 47 page volume. The inside covers the book have plates and marks from 3 different campus libraries. There is also a typed sheet with examples from the book showing content reflecting the historical era and race relations.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of two diaries and a ledger. The diaries date from January 1895 to December 1898 and from January to August 1899. The 1895-1898 diary describes his studies at Davidson College, social events in Davidson, his move to California, and his search for a teaching position. The diary contains references to books he was reading and to his involvement with Christian Education programs. The 1899 diary covers his teaching in Azusa, California and a trip from California to...

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The collection consists of an annotated textbook, a copy of an exam and a list of suggested readings for college students. The textbook is Outlines for Review of the Fundamental Principals of the Law and was probably used in Professor Currie's Political Science courses dealing with American Law. The exam is from Business 1 - Marketing.

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The collection consists of Allan's Biology notebook for 1909-1910.

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The collection consists of Purcell's chemistry notebook from 1906-1907.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of Price's student notebooks. The notebooks include Mathematics with an account ledger, 1841-1842 and a collection of poetry and quotations from 1843. There are three books belonging to Price: The Early History of the South by Lily Lambert; The Gentleman's New Pocket Farrier by Richard Mason; McGuffey's New Sixth Eclectic Reader. There is also a family letter describing his Philanthropic Society badge and the badge (A-548 - on display in archives reading room). See...

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The collection consists of Ryburn's student notebooks for English history and American literature.

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The collection consists of correspondence with Dr. George B. Watts on courses taught at Davidson (1926) and with L.M. Hoffman on college development (1916).

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The collection consists of notes taken by Bynum on lectures delivered by Professor P. J. Sparrow on Greek and Latin in 1838 and two tuition receipts. The 1838 receipt is signed by Robert Hall Morrison and the 1839 receipt is signed by Thomas.H. Robinson.