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Jerry A. Davis, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0405
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains letters, newspaper clippings, event programs, photographs, and other items reflecting the personal interests of their compiler during his high school and undergraduate years. The collection is arranged by item type (i.e., letter, newsletter, clipping, invitation etc.) and chronologically. Letters with unknown surnames are arranged alphabetically by first name.

Dates

  • Creation: 1973-1988
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1985 - 1988

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Biographical/Historical note

Jerry A. Davis was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He attended the Marion Military Institute and graduated from Tuscaloosa Academy. He subsequently earned a Bachelor’s degree from Tulane, a Master’s from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. from New Mexico.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Letters, newspaper clippings, event programs, photographs, and other items reflecting the personal interests of their compiler during his high school and undergraduate years.

Provenance

Gift of Jerry A. Davis, Jr., 1999

General

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Processed by

Unknown; updated by Andrew Harris, 2012

Title
Guide to the Jerry A. Davis, Jr. papers
Status
Completed
Date
February 2008
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

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513