Davis, Horace, 1831-1916

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Birth 1831-03-16
Death 1916-07-12

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Horace Davis was a United States representative from California, a member of the original Board of Trustees of Stanford University (1885-1916) and President of the University of California.

From the description of Horace Davis papers, 1865-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 701289707

Horace Davis was one of the original trustees of Stanford University and served as the Board President from 1905-1907.

From the description of Horace Davis photograph album, 1904-1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122639630

Davis served, at various times, as a director or a trustee of the California School of Mechanical Arts and the Lux School of Industrial Training, both located in San Francisco, Calif.

From the description of Horace Davis papers pertaining to the California School of Mechanical Arts and the Lux School of Industrial Training, 1906-1916. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122499106

Biography

Horace Davis was a United States representative from California, a member of the original Board of Trustees of Stanford University (1885-1916), and President of the University of California.

From the guide to the Horace Davis Papers, 1865-1916, (Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.)

Biographical/Historical Sketch

Horace Davis was one of the original trustees of Stanford University and served as the Board President from 1905-1907.

From the guide to the Horace Davis photograph album, 1904-1905, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)

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Subjects:

  • Chinese
  • San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906
  • Trade schools

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Places:

  • California (as recorded)
  • California--San Francisco (as recorded)

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