A&M 2080John W. Davis (1873-1955) Papers, 1924-1943, 1953 A&M 2080Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-30 08:05:41 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center John W. Davis (1873-1955) Papers Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955 A&M 2080 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/5933 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder) 1924-1943, 1953 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. West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/ English Conditions Governing Access

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