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