John W. Davis (1873-1955) Papers, 1924-1943, 1953 A&M 2080

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 2080

Title

John W. Davis (1873-1955) Papers 1924-1943, 1953

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198977

Quantity

0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder)

Creator

Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Correspondence of the 1924 Democratic presidential nominee; draft of a speech on legislative power; tickets to the Democratic National Convention in New York; and a poem concerning Davis' candidacy for president in 1924. Correspondence is between Davis and his nephew, John J.D. Preston, of Charleston. Subjects mentioned include politics, World War II, Davis' law practice, and family matters.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John W. Davis (1873-1955) Papers, A&M 2080, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955
Democratic National Convention
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Election of 1924.
Politics and government.
Preston, John J.D.
United States. Congress
World War, 1939-1945

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955
Preston, John J.D.