Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Gordon Auchincloss papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 580
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, a diary, memoranda, and printed material largely relating to Gordon Auchincloss's position as assistant counselor in the State Department, 1917, and to his position as secretary to Colonel E. M. House at the armistice negotiations and the Paris Peace Conference, with some material on personal affairs. The diary lists his daily activities between 1914 and 1920, including many summaries of conversations, and with a retrospective entry on his first meeting...
Dates:
1914-1951
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Gordon Auchincloss papers
John William Davis papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 170
Abstract:
The papers consist of correspondence, speeches and writings, diaries, photographs, extensive material from the presidential campaign of 1924, and material relating to John W. Davis's law practice and public activities. Correspondence makes up two-thirds of the papers including early letters by Davis to his family and his first wife, and letters while ambassador to Great Britain (1918-1923). The largest part of the correspondence is for the period 1924-1955 and concerns Davis's civic and...
Dates:
1846-1959
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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John William Davis papers