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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Benjamin F. Davis, Esq., 1906 November 19
Date: 1906-11-19
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Benjamin F. Davis, Esq. about the return of a Groff Fastener.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Johnson, D.B.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.22
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.22
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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Edson Edmonds, 1900 April 24
Date: 1900-04-24
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Edson Edmonds about Contributions from Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Edmunds, Edson F.
Local Identifier: RG1.05.11.27
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.27
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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to J.W. Stephan, 1900 April 26
Date: 1900-04-26
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to J.W. Stephan about the contributions of the League of New England.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.); Epworth League (U.S.) -- History
Subject -- Personal Name: Stephan, J.W.
Local Identifier: RG1.05.11.26
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.26
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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. D.B. Johnson, 1907 December 19
Date: 1907-12-19
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. D.B. Johnson about Johnson's visit to Washington and employment with the American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Johnson, D.B.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.25
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.25
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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. D.B. Johnson, 1907 November 01
Date: 1907-11-01
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. D.B. Johnson about Rev. D.B. Johnson visiting Washington and their work to complete the American University.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Johnson, D.B.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.24
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.24
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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. J.G. Vaughan, 1907 November 19
Date: 1907-11-19
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. J.G. Vaughan about connecting Soule College with the American University, the status of issues at Hillsboro College, and the Cincinnati Conference.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918; Vaughan, J.G.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.29
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.29
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Title: Letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Tali Esen Morgan, 1900 February 27
Date: 1900-02-26
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter from Rev. Wilbur L. Davidson to Tali Esen Morgan discussing details about the certificate printing and expressing concern about being overcharged.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Morgan, Tali Esen, 1858-
Local Identifier: RG1.05.11.15
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.05.11.15
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Title: Letter from Rev. W.L. Davidson, D.D. to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1898 September 01
Date: 1898-09-01
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Letter from Rev. W.L. Davidson, D.D. to Rev. Albert Osborn discussing an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. to see the grounds and the situation at American University. Davidson enquires whether Osborn will be present and lists those that will be at the meeting.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hill, John Wesley, 1863-1936; Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher), 1834-1903
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.02
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.02
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Title: Letter from Wilbur L. Davidson to Rev. D.B. Johnson, 1908 February 24
Date: 1908-02-24
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: A letter to Rev. D.B. Johnson asking for a reply to the contract as financial agent that was sent to him.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Hamilton, Franklin, 1866-1918; Johnson, D.B.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.28
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.28
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Adna Bradway Leonard, D.D., 1907 January 22
Date: 1907-01-22
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: In this letter, Secretary W.L. Davidson writes to Rev. Adna Bradway Leonard. He encloses a copy of the University Courier and marks an appeal for a memorial building for Chancellor McCabe. He asks Leonard to use the appeal in his writings to gain support for the building. He concludes that the new building for the College of Government is almost finished.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Leonard, A. B. (Adna Bradway) 1837-1916
Local Identifier: RG1.07.55.01
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.07.55.01
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 23
Date: 1904-05-23
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: In this letter, Dr. Davidson recalls his vacation to Pasadena and Santa Catalina Island, where he visited his aunt and cousins. His letter describes the plants of the area and the climate as well as his various activities and sightseeing excursions. At the end of the letter, he notes that he is feeling relaxed and is ready for the fight that will ensue with the General Conference. There is also a handwritten note added at the end.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.15
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.15
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 24
Date: 1904-05-24
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: This letter from Dr. Davidson to Rev. Osborn includes updates from the General Conference and reports on the election of bishops. He writes that he is anxious for the meeting of the Educational Committee but hopes to get the limitation on the University reduced to two million and discusses his strategy for doing so. He also writes that the strain of the situation is wearing on him and he hopes that it will be resolved soon so that he can get home to his family.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.16
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.16
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 25
Date: 1904-05-25
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Dr. Davidson reports that after 2.5 hours, the committee reached a favorable decision on American University. He explains the decision in great depth and references both the majority and minority opinions on the committee. Davidson also expresses his thoughts on how he believes the matter will be received by General Conference. There are handwritten notes on the back of the last page.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.17
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.17
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Albert Osborn, 1904 May 27
Date: 1904-05-27
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: In this letter, Dr. Davidson writes that he finds the climate is no longer agreeing with him and he is eager to get home. He expresses his anxiety about the upcoming meeting on the University and explains the battle plan. He also expresses his dismay that the name "George Washington University" was adopted by a corporation.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Osborn, Albert, 1849-
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.18
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.18
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to Rev. Harry King, 1907 October 21
Date: 1907-10-21
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Correspondence from Davidson to Rev. King soliciting assistance with University endowment.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: King, Harry Andrews, 1867-1927
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.37
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.37
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Title: Letter from W.L. Davidson to William R. Smith (Superintendent, National Botanic Garden), 1904 February 02
Date: 1904-02-02
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: In this letter, Rev. W.L. Davidson requests information on the Botanic Garden's valuation, total assets, and Congressional appropriation in order to include it in the American University Yearbook. Mr. Smith response is also included.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Botanical gardens; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Subject -- Personal Name: Smith, William R.
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.11
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.11
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Title: Letter to Albert Osborn from W.L. Davidson, 1904 May 11
Date: 1904-05-11
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Discussion of Davidson's work at meeting to discuss the acceptance of American University into the Methodist charter by the Educational Committee in Pasadena.
Subject: Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.02.03.21
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.21
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Title: Letter to Albert Osborn from W.L. Davidson, 1904 May 16
Date: 1904-05-16
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Report from day two of the Educational Conference - charter must go through the "Guillotine" Conference and discussion of how much money it will take to approve American University.
Subject: Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.02.03.22
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.02.03.22
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Title: Letter to the Committee on Education Methodist Education (M.E.) Conference from Rev. W.L. Davidson, 1904 January 11
Date: 1904-01-11
Creator: Davidson, W.L.
Description: Correspondence from Rev. W.L. Davidson to the Committee on Education, M.E. Conference, in request to have American University mentioned.
Subject: American University (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Education, Higher -- Washington (D.C.)
Local Identifier: RG1.06.04.35
Type: correspondence
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/RG1.06.04.35
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