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Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Preston Family Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 2201
Overview

Correspondence, legal papers, and business papers of John J.D. Preston, his ancestors, and his relatives. The correspondence is primarily between members of the Preston family with topics being discussed, such as living conditions, business conditions, military training camps, Civil War battles, politics and campaigns, political personalities, education, schools, and the World Wars. Correspondents include John Preston, Rev. David Preston, John J. Davis, and John W. Davis.

Dates: 1817-1945

West Virginia State Board of Control, Correspondence

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 1976
Overview Correspondence of the West Virginia State Board of Control, which was responsible for all state correctional institutions, educational institutions, and hospitals from 1909 to 1949. Individuals serving on the three-man board at various times were John S. Lakin, J.W. Barnes, J.A. Chambers, J.S. Darst, Edgar B. Stewart, J.Z. Terrell, W.R. Thurmond, John B. White, and F.W. McCullough. State institutions covered in the correspondence are Bluefield State College; Berkeley Springs Sanitarium;...
Dates: 1909-1949

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  • Subject: Education. SEE ALSO Schools. X

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African-Americans. SEE ALSO Coal miners - African Americans. 1
Berkeley Springs Park. 1
Cemeteries -- Indian Mound Cemetery 1
Civil War -- Norfolk (Va.) 1
Civil War battles. 1