Davidson, Levette Jay, 1894-1957

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,...

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University of Denver(DU) professor and administrator Levette Jay Davidson poses for a portrait in Denver, Colorado. Over the course of his career at DU, Davidson served as head of the English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected as president of the University Senate. He taught at the University of Denver until his death in 1957.

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University of Denver(DU) professor and administrator Levette Jay Davidson poses for a portrait in Denver, Colorado. Over the course of his career at DU, Davidson served as head of the English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected as president of the University Senate. He taught at the University of Denver until his death in 1957.

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University of Denver(DU) professor and administrator Levette Jay Davidson poses for a portrait in Denver, Colorado. Over the course of his career at DU, Davidson served as head of the English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected as president of the University Senate. He taught at the University of Denver until his death in 1957. This particular photo is a cutout of Davidson alone from a portrait.

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University of Denver(DU) professor and administrator Levette Jay Davidson delivers a speech or address from behind a long table. Over the course of his career at DU, Davidson served as head of the English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected as president of the University Senate. He taught at the University of Denver until his death in 1957.

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University of Denver(DU) professor and administrator Levette Jay Davidson at a Folklore Conference is featured in the far right of the photo. Over the course of his career at DU, Davidson served as head of the English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected as president of the University Senate. He taught at the University of Denver until his death in 1957.

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University of Denver(DU) professor and administrator Levette Jay Davidson at a Folklore Conference is featured in the far right of the photo. Over the course of his career at DU, Davidson served as head of the English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected as president of the University Senate. He taught at the University of Denver until his death in 1957.