Overview of the Darius Alton Davis papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: Darius Alton Davis papers

Date (inclusive): 1897-1964

Collection Number: 2000C61

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 28 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 cubic foot box (13.6 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Correspondence, reports, diaries, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to charitable war work of the Young Men's Christian associations, especially with servicemen, prisoners of war and refugees in Europe during and after World Wars I and II.

Creator: Davis, Darius Alton

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Box 22 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2000.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Darius Alton Davis papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Young Men's Christian associations World Committee staff member.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, reports, diaries, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating to charitable war work of the Young Men's Christian associations, especially with servicemen, prisoners of war and refugees in Europe during and after World Wars I and II.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons

World War, 1939-1945 -- Refugees

World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons

World War, 1914-1918 -- War work

World War, 1939-1945 -- War work

Young Men's Christian associations

World War, 1914-1918 -- Refugees

World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe

World War, 1914-1918 -- Europe