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Davidson, Levette Jay, 1894-1957

 Person

Biography

DU faculty, 1922-1957; Interim chancellor, Mar.-Aug. 1953; University Lecturer, 1955-56.

Biography

Levetter J. Davidson interim Chancellor March-August in 1953.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 153); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume P: page 169.

Biography

To give book review on Friday, February 17, 1956.

Biography

Cancels Talk due to illness (May 1956).

Biography

To deliver Annual University Lecture on November 19, 1956.

Biography

Passed away Monday, May 13, 1957.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Levette J. Davidson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M017
Abstract Levette J. Davidson (1894-1957) was a professor of English literature at the University of Denver from 1922-1957, specializing in folklore and literature of the American West. He served as head of English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected president of the University Senate. He wrote several books including A guide to American folklore, The Rockies and beyond, and Literature of Colorado. The papers contain research notes, bibliographies, newspaper clippings,...
Dates: 1851-1968; Majority of material found in 1913-1962

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