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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 482 Collections and/or Records:

Courses: The Far West in Literature, 1922-1957

 File
Identifier: M017.03.0002.0045
Abstract

Folder contains material relating to the courses that Professor Levette Jay Davidson taught at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1922-1957

Courses: Western American Literature, 1922-1957

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Identifier: M017.03.0002.0042
Abstract

Folder contains material relating to the courses that Professor Levette Jay Davidson taught at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1922-1957

Davidson, Levette J. - VIP Bio file Photographs, 1926-1956

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Identifier: U201.02.0139.0006
Abstract

44 black and white prints of Levette J. Davidson, professor of English and interim acting chancellor at the University of Denver, including Davidson with Dean Perdue; with Chancellor Chester Alter; and in academic regalia. Also includes one black and white print of the University of Denver campus in winter

Dates: 1926-1956

Draft University of Denver Commencement Program: Eighty-ninth Year, University Park Campus, June Thirteenth, 1953, 1953 June 13

 Item
Identifier: U138.0001.0052.00002
Abstract Draft program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Thirteenth, 1953. Honorary degrees recipients: Ben Mark Cherrington, Doctor of Public Service a founder and for 25 years director of the D.U. Social Science Foundation; Frank Dickinson, Doctor of Humane Letters Dean meritus of the D.U. College of Arts and Sciences; William Maurice Ewing, Doctor of Science; William West Grant, Doctor of Laws; Loy Wesley Henderson, Doctor of Public...
Dates: 1953 June 13

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

Organizations and Conferences : American Folklore Society, 1945

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Identifier: M017.02.0001.0038
Abstract

Folder contains materials related to scholarly organizations Levette Jay Davidson was involved in and programs he attended.

Dates: 1945

Organizations and Conferences : Association List with Dues PaidOrganizations and Conferences: Association List with Dues Paid, 1955

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Identifier: M017.02.0001.0037
Abstract

Folder contains materials related to scholarly organizations Levette Jay Davidson was involved in and programs he attended.

Dates: 1955

Organizations and Conferences : Center for Rock Mtn Cultural Studies, 1951

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Identifier: M017.02.0001.0039
Abstract

Folder contains materials related to scholarly organizations Levette Jay Davidson was involved in and programs he attended.

Dates: 1951

Organizations and Conferences : CO State Historical Society, 1940-1944

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Identifier: M017.02.0001.0048
Abstract

Folder contains materials related to scholarly organizations Levette Jay Davidson was involved in and programs he attended.

Dates: 1940-1944

Organizations and Conferences : CO State Historical Society, 1945-1947

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Identifier: M017.02.0001.0050
Abstract

Folder contains materials related to scholarly organizations Levette Jay Davidson was involved in and programs he attended.

Dates: 1945-1947

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Type
Archival Object 481
Collection 1
 
Subject
Colorado 433
Learning and scholarship 358
Research 358
Scholars 358
Research notes 215