Donald W. Davis Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

Donald W. Davis Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
9.00 Linear Feet
Creator:
Davis, Donald W.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Donald W. Davis Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

Includes subject files and correspondence, speeches, notes and grade books for Biology 101 (spring 1932). Also included are a plaque, glass specimen slides and a book by Joseph S. Davis (Donald Davis' brother).

Biographical / historical:

Professor of Biology at William and Mary (1916-1950) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Acquisition information:
Mss Acc. 1968-36 received 8/1/1968; Mss Acc. 1973-29 received 9/1/1973 from Donald Davis' daughter; Mss Acc. 1973-37 received 10/1/1973. All were transferred to the University Archives as Acc. 1980.35 acquired 03/05/1980 and 10/27/1987. Acc. 1986.37 was transferred from Acc. 1980.35.
Physical location:
Acc. 1986.37-Slides: Pav. A, 2409: F