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Collection
Identifier: DC008
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The collection is organized into the following series: 1) Biographical; 2) Addresses; 3) Appointment book; 4) Printed Material; 5) Photographs; 6) Restricted, 7) Inauguration Certificates, 8) Student Papers, and 9)Freshman Hat. The collection contains limited biographical information and information about Dr. Kuykendall's family. There are addresses dating from before 1984, and an appointment book from 1985. The majority of the collection is printed material from Dr. Kuykendall's tenure as...
Dates:
1959 - 1985
Collection
Identifier: DC0145s
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The collection consists of a letter written to Glichrist from his mother describing a visit to Davidson College in May of 1917.
Dates:
1917
Collection
Identifier: DC0195s
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The collection consists of a letter recounting Lafferty's career and a copy of an article based on the letter.
Dates:
1902
Collection
Identifier: DC0341s
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The collection consists of a notebook with lecture notes that McNeill took for a Junior Bible class and a psychology class. The notes are thorough and appear to be almost a transcription of the lectures. McNeill does not identify the professors for each course. In 1904, the Bible classes were taught by John Bunyan Shearer and Mark Sentelle and the psychology classes, also known ans Mental and Moral Philosophy were taught by Shearer.
Dates:
1904
Collection
Identifier: DC0053s
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The collection consists of McArthur's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1889.
Dates:
1889
Collection
Identifier: DC0091s
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This collection consists of Tillinghast's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1891.
Dates:
1891
Collection
Identifier: DC0302s
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The collection consists of two posters: one of a newspaper article documenting his participation in an AIDS project in Avignon, France and the other is for his band, Joe Langley and the Black Cats.
Dates:
undated
Collection
Identifier: DC0020s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Chamber's graduation oration "The Teacher as the Hope of the Country" and a letter written in 1920 about the history of the college in relation to the Chambers family and the bequest of Maxwell Chambers to the college.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1873; 1920
Collection
Identifier: DC0340s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a privately published memoir "Onward Tar Heel Civic Soldier." The memoir contains interview transcripts as part of the text.
Dates:
2013
Collection
Identifier: DC0121s
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The collection consists of a letter written in 1858 by McPherson discussing family and friends.
Dates:
1858
Collection
Identifier: DC0090s
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This collection consists of correspondence 1859-1861 and speeches. The correspondence includes letters written to Thompson from W. N. Dickey, Drury Lacy, and others. The speeches include a manuscript copy of an essay "Music" given in 1859 and a printed copy of Thompson's Valedictory Address given in 1860.
Dates:
1859 - 1861
Collection
Identifier: DC045
Scope and Contents
The collection contains biographical information and information about Norwood's family, diaries from his trip to the west in 1925, general printed material about his business accomplishments and contributions, a photo album which contains some photographs of the Davidson College campus, including the burning of Watts dormitory, numerous photographs of Mr. Norwood and his family and a framed copy of his Davidson College diploma. There is also a pocketknife which belonged to Mr. Norwood.
Dates:
1901 - 1992
Collection
Identifier: DC0076s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Seabrook's Latin Salutatory address.
Dates:
1877
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-71
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of programs for Junior and Senior Speaking events arranged chronologically. There is also a folder with articles from the student newspaper on Senior Speaking events, including a description of the 1919 exercises, which were the last to include orations by students.
Dates:
1890
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-55
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The file contains an invitation to join the Junior Sandedrim Society in 1882.
Dates:
1882
Collection
Identifier: DC0067s
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The collection consists of Matheson's Inaugural Address as president of the Philanthropic Society in 1889.
Dates:
1889
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-69
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This collection contains e-mail correspondence within the Just Peace organization as well as mentions of the organization in print media and advertisements for events sponsored by Just Peace. The collection also contains printouts from an online discussion hosted on the college's serverm, a copy of "Shifting the Debate: Musings By Adovcates of Peace at Davidson College (2003) and a cd recording of a telephone interview with Anthony Shadid, the Islamic affairs correspondent for the...
Dates:
2002
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-16
Scope and Contents
The collection contains some historical information about the chapter. There are minutes from 1880-1930; these are oversized and are housed separately. There is a report to the national headquarters describing the founding of the chapter and a Kappa Alpha Magazine from 1884 with several mentions of the Davidson chapter's activities. There is correspondence from 1958, 1980-1988. The printed material contains general information about the group, and there are also chapter publications from...
Dates:
1880
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-15
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a detailed history of the chapter, compiled by Bill Carroll (D.C. 1990). There are minutes from 1890-1955. Some minutes from 1921-1955 are oversize and are housed separately. Correspondence dates from 1918-1993. There is information about the early members of the group, as well as information from 1952, and there are lists of members from the 1988 rechartering efforts. The 1987 Petition runs to over 90 pages with information abou the history and future goals...
Dates:
1890
Collection
Identifier: DC0226s
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The collection contains three letters from the Wizard Automobile Company of Charlotte, NC regarding stockholdership, 1920. There isa small pamphlet entitled "Recollections of a six-month trek across the Plains and Mountains from Iowa to Oregon" by Mrs. J.J. Garlington. There is a 1930 souvenir program rom the Sesqui-Centenniel Celebration of the Battle of King's Mountain. There is copy of the October, 1922 "The Mentor" and an official program from the 39th annual reunion of the United...
Dates:
1920 - 1930
Collection
Identifier: DC0270s
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This collections consists of a "black book" maintained by Mr. Hudson. With the words "strictly confidential" inscribed on the front, the book served as Mr. Hudson's address and rating book for women. In the book, one finds names, addresses, and individual ratings for these women. The ratings system is detailed in the book with classifications such as A for average, B for beautiful, G for gorgeous, H for hot, etc. Also included in the book are style tips, football scores and schedules, and...
Dates:
1936
Collection
Identifier: DC0322s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of letters, Davidson memorabilia and photographs. There are also 4 cds with scanned documents relating to the Keeslers and Pratts. These documents include family correspondence, photographs, and documents relating to their education at several institutions. The original letters are primarily invitations to join Davidson College organizations. The memorabilia includes tickets, programs and a Gryphon Society Fraternity pin for S.R. Keesler, Jr dated 1917. The original...
Dates:
1914 - 1956
Collection
Identifier: DC0201s
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The collection consists of reference letters written for McIntyre after his graduation from Davidson. Two of the letters were written by Davidson College President Henry Louis Smith.
Dates:
1901 - 1902
Collection
Identifier: DC0252s
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This collection consists of two pieces; a typescript and manuscript of a letter written to the mother of William S. Bailey, of Petersburg, VA reporting to her the details of her son's sickness and death at Davidson. Bailey entered Davidson in 1863, but died of a sudden illness in April of 1864. The second piece is a photocopy and typescript of a letter written by Dr. Kirkpatrick to an unknown recipient in April of 1866. In it, Kirkpatrick gives news of the family and details conditions in...
Dates:
1864 - 1866
Collection
Identifier: DC0189s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the membership book, 1898-1909 and the Lodge seal stamp.
Dates:
1898 - 1909
