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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 215 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Levette J. Davidson Papers

Personal: Rockefeller Research Grant Proposal, 1944-1945

 File
Identifier: M017.01.0001.0014
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains correspondence, clippings, Davidson's work as a student, and other personal papers.

Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Personal / Box 1

Research and Writings: ''A Ballad of the Wyoming 'Rustler War''', 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0003.0021
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 3

Research and Writings: ''A Bird's Eye View of World Literature'', 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0003.0034
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 3

Research and Writings: ''A Century of Colorado Literature'', 1948

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0003.0037
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1948
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 3

Research and Writings: ''A Guide to American Folklore'' Corrected Copies, 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0004.0034
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 4

Research and Writings: ''A Guide to American Folklore'' Drafts, 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0004.0031
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 4

Research and Writings: ''A Guide to American Folklore'' Manuscripts, 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0004.0030
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 4

Research and Writings: ''A Guide to American Folklore'' Mimeograph, 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0004.0033
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 4

Research and Writings: ''A Guide to American Folklore'' Typescript, 1913-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.05.0004.0032
Abstract

Folder contains material and related notes used by Levette Jay Davidson for his research and manuscripts.

Dates: 1913-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M017, Levette J. Davidson Papers / Research and Writings / Box 4

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College administrators 1
College presidents 1
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