"Harwell G. Davis: Alabama Statesman and Baptist Leader": typescript
Collection
Identifier: W-0004
Scope and Contents
This a typescript of Susan Hunt Ingram Ray's Auburn University master's thesis on Harwell G. Davis, statesman and sixteenth president of Howard College.
Dates
- 1996
Creator
- Ray, Susan Ingram Hunt (Author, Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Harwell G. Davis was born near Nicholsville, Alabama, on 23 November 1882. He graduated from The University of Alabama law school in 1903 and practiced in Tallassee and Gadsden. In 1916, he was appointed First Assistant Attorney General of Alabama. He stepped down in 1917 to enlist as an infantry officer in the 82nd Division. He served in World War I, where he was appointed to the rank of major, wounded in action, and received a citation for gallantry. Upon returning in 1919, he became judge advocate in the Alabama National Guard. In 1921, he was appointed attorney general to complete the term of James Q. Smith and was elected for a four-year term in 1923.
In 1938, Davis became President of Howard College, which would later become Samford University. During his time in office, the college relocated to a new, larger campus, increased enrollment, and improved financial stability. During World War II, Davis introduced the Civilian Pilot Training Program and the V-12 Navy College Training Program to boost student numbers during wartime. He served until 1958, making him the third-longest serving president.
Davis died on 5 August 1977.
In 1938, Davis became President of Howard College, which would later become Samford University. During his time in office, the college relocated to a new, larger campus, increased enrollment, and improved financial stability. During World War II, Davis introduced the Civilian Pilot Training Program and the V-12 Navy College Training Program to boost student numbers during wartime. He served until 1958, making him the third-longest serving president.
Davis died on 5 August 1977.
Extent
0.3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Typescript of Susan Hunt Ingram Ray's master's thesis on Harwell G. Davis.
Physical Location
The A. S. Williams III Americana Collection, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama
Provenance
Gift of A. S. Williams III, 2010
Processed by
Martha Bace and Donnelly Walton, 2013
Creator
- Ray, Susan Ingram Hunt (Author, Person)
- Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
Source
- Williams, A. S., III (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Guide to "Harwell G. Davis: Alabama Statesman and Baptist Leader": typescript
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- February 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository