John W. Davis Papers

Collection

Identifier: WLU-Coll-0106

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a typescript of a speech delivered at Martinsburg, West Virginia (January 4, 1905); law license (1895); statements of assets (1904-1917); correspondence, and a legal document for the purchase of real estate (1898-1930).

Dates

Creation: Inclusive 1895-1930

Creator

Davis, John W. (John William) (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Biographical / Historical

John W. Davis was a member of the Washington and Lee University, Class of 1892, LLB 1895; a member of the House of Representatives, ABA 1922, and Democratic presidential candidate, 1924.