Florence Davidson Collection (MS318)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912
Preferred citation:

[item identification], Florence Davidson Collection, MS318, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.21 Linear Feet 1 box
Creator:
Davidson, Florence English, 1882-1942
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[item identification], Florence Davidson Collection, MS318, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.

Background

Biographical / historical:

Florence English Davidson (1882-1942) was a prominent Alexandria resident and landlord. During the 1930s and early 1940s, she lived at 220 S. Royal street, but owned, renovated, and rented 218 S. Royal, 323 Duke, 325 Duke, 515 Duke, and 325 South Lee streets. Florence was the mother to Polly Hulfish, who also made a name for herself as a historic Alexandria home renovator.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Sherry Hulfish Browne, October 2013
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard