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Collection
Identifier: DC0200s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of court documents with Alexander's signature, general court documents (oaths and receipts), contracts and receipts handled by Barry, and tax receipts signed by Barry. The Oversize material is a deed between Richard Stevenson and John Stevenson. The bulk of the collection dates from 1799 to 1812.
Dates:
1799 - 1868
Collection
Identifier: DC0144s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one original letter and photocopies of three letters (location of the originals is unknown). The letters discuss Davidson College, its president, Samuel Williamson, and the Presbyterian church. Additional correspondence with Wilson can be found in RG 2/1.2, President Samuel Williamson records.
Dates:
1841
Collection
Identifier: DC0088s
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This collection consists of Telfair's "Respondent's Address" given before the Philanthropic Society in 1883.
Dates:
1883
Collection
Identifier: DC0182s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Neel's student notebook which later became his diary. The notebooks contains notes from D.H. Hill's mathematics class, an account of textbooks purchased by Price, a list of his classmates and their class standings, a diary of his Civil War experience, 1861-1865, a diary of his teaching at Cool Springs Academy, 1866-1868, and a diary of his teaching at Bethel Academy, 1869. The school diary portions include lists of students and expense accounts.
Dates:
1859 - 1869
Collection
Identifier: DC007
Scope and Contents
The collection is organized in the following series: 1) Biographical Information; 2) Correspondence; 3) Literary Material; 4) Appointment Books; 5) Printed Material; and 6) Photographs. The biographical information includes material on Dr. Spencer and his family. The correspondence includes letters written by Dr. Spencer when he was at Davidson College, correspondence with Davidson College after his graduation, correspondence as President of the college, and correspondence as President...
Dates:
1940 - 1994
Collection
Identifier: DC0017s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Burton's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1873.
Dates:
1873
Collection
Identifier: DC0190s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of printed materials and photographs. The printed materials include invitations, newspaper clippings, a sketch of Stephen Charles "Skits" Scofield by Linwood Black and receipts. The photographs are of buildings in Davidson and of the Scofield family. See also DC0165s, the Mary Scofield Clifford Papers.
Dates:
1883-1962 and undated
Collection
Identifier: DC0285s
Scope and Contents
The Davidson Gentleman Calendar, 1984-1985 used photographs by Randy Stroud and Jim Morgan and featured students from Patterson Court organizations
Dates:
1984 - 1985
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG09-02
Scope and Contents
Davidson College Presbyterian Church|Postcards|Davidson (NC)|College Mace|Fowler, Wyche, Jr.|Kuykendall, John W.|Vance, Cyrus W.|Barber, Rupert T., Jr.|Sesquicentennial Celebration|Convocation|Alumni Weekend|Town Day|Commencement|Alumni Family Camp|Copeland House|Visitors Center|Davidson Goes Uptown|Football|Ramseur, Jack|Scholarships -Sesquicentennial
Dates:
1985
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-131
Scope and Contents
The folder Constitution contains a copy of the 2002 consitution, as well as a brief history of stepping in America and a list of founding officers. The Correspondence, 2007-2008 folder has emails that went out to members and a copy of the A-Team form for 2009. The oversize materials include a trophy won in a Step Competion and a framed photograph signed by troupe members.The digital folder contains screenshots of the Shades of Brown's website. There are also photographs of the group in the...
Dates:
2002
Collection
Identifier: DC071
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two bound volumes of the drafts of Shaw's history of Davidson College. One version includes typescripts of sources attached to pages within the text.
Dates:
1920
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-84
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a Davidsonian article on the Gun Club, but mostly consists of correspondence that announces the weekly excursions to shooting ranges in 2003.
Dates:
2003
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-19
Scope and Contents
The collection contains historical sketches of the fraternity. There is a copy of the original constitution from 1883 and also a revision from 1989. The minutes date from 1883-1888 and 1957-1967. There is correspondence from 1981-1992. There are addresses to the society from 1988-1991, which include toasts to the society. Membership information from 1986-1994 includes the names and hometowns of pledges as well as providing a photo of each pledge. There is information about the activities...
Dates:
1883
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-22
Scope and Contents
The records contain a brief historical sketch of Sigma Chi fraternity. [For more historical information see the 1947 scrapbook.] There is a copy of the 1969 constitution. There are meeting minutes from 1950-1953. There are two copies of the 1971 annual report, which lists general information about the fraternity, including members and officers. There is an undated list of members. The printed material includes articles about the fraternity from various sources (1948-1971), chapter...
Dates:
1947
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-150
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of printed programs for the Club and sets of short plays or conversations.
Dates:
1950
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-154
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the original charter and a poster listing the 15 fitness tests required for membership.
Dates:
2017
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-18
Scope and Contents
The collection contains historical information which includes historical sketches about the national organization as well as the Davidson chapter. There is information about the formation of the chapter, including copies of the petition to the national organization, letters of recommendation, and letters of congratulations. The information about the government contains copies of the constitution, by-laws, and amendments, copies of the house rules, and information about the duties of the...
Dates:
1957
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-23
Scope and Contents
The collection contains historical information, which includes a copy of the petition to the national fraternity. There is a small amount of correspondence from 1958-1984, and there are newsletters from 1969-1991. There is a membership directory from 1971-1972. The printed material contains general information about the fraternity from various sources (1962-1993), copies of the "Sig Epigram" and "SPEctator" (1936-1976), The "Sig Epistle" (1991-1994), Social Handbooks (1973-1981), Rush...
Dates:
1930
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-24
Scope and Contents
The records include minutes, records relating to the 25th and 75th anniversary celebrations and printed materials. The minute book contains minutes from 1921 to1952, membership information from 1921-1947, and financial records, 1950-1952. The materials for the 25th Anniversary include letters from former fraternity members, a financial report, and a program while the 75th anniversary materials include a program and printed history of Sigma Pi Sigma. The printed material includes...
Dates:
1921
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-20
Scope and Contents
The collection contains only a very brief sketch of the national fraternity. There are minutes from meetings for 1915-1930 and 1936-1951. The minutes are quite lighthearted and some are written in poetic form. The Faculty Supper file documents the faculty contributions for an annual dinner and includes their recipe for hamburgers. There are many "continuous" stories (stories in which each chapter was written by a different member). There is one epic poem about Peter Stuart Ney. There...
Dates:
1915
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-129
Scope and Contents
The Constitution & Officer Descriptions folder contains a copy of the Sistahs constitution and officer descriptions from 2007. The Correspondence & Printed Materials folder contains examples of email correspondence and flyers.
Dates:
2007
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-08
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters and memos detailing the work of the society, letters to and from Cornelia Shaw from society members, the inaugural Presidential address delivered by William Fleming, and two ledgers, 1876-1914. The Correspondence Tyson & Latimer file contains a letter written by Henry Fries explaining the origins of the 1876 Tyson and 1881 Latimer letters. The Correspondence and Reports folders contain notes accompanying donations. The Correspondence 1917 file has...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1876 - 1917
Collection
Identifier: DC035
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the annual program booklets for the club, 1927-1973. The booklets list club officers, members, and program topics.
Dates:
1927
Series
Identifier: RG03-12-08
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1995 - 2004
Collection
Identifier: DC0295s
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook consists of original clippings mounted in chronological order beginning with March 23, 1898 and ending May 25,1898. There are additional clippings of poetry published in newspapers. The majority of the clippings appear to be from the New York Herald. The front and back covers are missing.
Dates:
1898
