Florence Davidson Collection Finding Aid MS318

Florence Davidson Collection Finding Aid MS318


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Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library

717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Business Number: 703-746-1791
lhsc@alexlibraryva.org
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Mark Zoeter

Repository
Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library
Identification
MS318
Title
Florence Davidson Collection (MS318) 1856-1983
URL:
https://alexlibraryva.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/143
Quantity
.21 Linear Feet, 1 box
Creator
Davidson, Florence English, 1882-1942
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[item identification], Florence Davidson Collection, MS318, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sherry Hulfish Browne, October 2013


Biographical / Historical

Florence English Davidson (1882-1942) was a prominent Alexandria resident and landlord. During the 1930s and early 1940s, she lived at 220 S. Royal street, but owned, renovated, and rented 218 S. Royal, 323 Duke, 325 Duke, 515 Duke, and 325 South Lee streets. Florence was the mother to Polly Hulfish, who also made a name for herself as a historic Alexandria home renovator.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series I: Ephemera
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Series II: Book
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Series III: Photographs
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