A Guide to the Carl Davis Papers, 1992-1942 Davis, Carl, Papers 2007.3

A Guide to the Carl Davis Papers, 1992-1942

A Collection in
Special Collections, Kegley Library
Collection Number 2007.3


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Repository
Special Collections, Kegley Library
Collection Number
2007.3
Title
Carl Davis Papers 1922-1942
Physical Characteristics
16 folders..
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Carl Davis Papers, Mss. Collection 2007.3, Kegley Library, Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, VA

Acquisition Information

Donated by Marjorie Stone, great niece of Carl Davis, in June 2007.

Biographical Information

Carl Brown Davis, son of Smyth County farmer George W. Davis and Ella B. Sprinkle, was born 28 February 1888. His siblings included George S. Davis of Atkins, C. Emmett Davis of Rural Retreat, Ruth Davis, and Bessie Davis Long. He married Elizabeth Preston Eversole, daughter of dentist E. C. Eversole and Elizabeth Preston Eversole, sometime after 1920. They had a son Robert C. Davis.

Davis ran a farm and dog breeding business in Groseclose, Smyth County, Virginia. His wife Elizabeth Eversole Davis raised chickens to supplement their income.

Davis died 16 September 1960 and Elizabeth Davis died 30 November 1970. They are both buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat, Virginia.

Scope and Content

The Papers consist of two series. Series I, Correspondence (1924-1942, undated) includes letters between Carl Davis and clients interested in purchasing beagles and collies and farm agents and livestock marketers regarding market conditions and prices for sheep, lambs, cattle, and hogs. Also included are letters to Elizabeth Eversole regarding her poultry business.

Series II, Agricultural Records (1922-1942, undated) consists of financial statements, flyers, brochures, livestock market reports, and other records regarding livestock farming and poultry and dog breeding. Also included are several advertisements from department stores, drug stores, and farming companies.

Contents List

Series II. Correspondence. 1924-1942, undated.
8 folders.
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Series II. Agricultural Records. 1922-1942, undated.
8 folders.
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