Ken and Barbara Jo Davis papers, 1946-2005 (bulk 1980-2005).

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Ken and Barbara Jo Davis papers, 1946-2005 (bulk 1980-2005).

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Papers reflecting the personal lives, education, and business ventures of an African-American couple from Minneapolis (Minn.). The papers include correspondence (1971-1993), photographs (undated and 1960-1973), a guest register (1986, 1989), legal documents, business plans (1986, 1991), articles of incorporation (1973, 1989), minutes (1989), marketing and sales reports (1992-1996), financial statements, stock certificates, newspaper advertisements, coupons, trademarks, menus, flyers, posters, labels, price lists, order forms, newspaper and magazine clippings (undated and 1965-1993), three audio cassettes (undated and 1989), and a scrapbook. Topics include Barbara Jo Davis' high school and college education (1957-1963); her career as a certified dietician (1965-1988); Ken Davis' career in the food service industry; the management of Ken Davis Products, a company Davis founded, which manufactured and distributed a popular barbecue sauce he developed with his wife (1972-1993); and an entertainment booking and promotion company the couple were engaged in called BassLine Events (1989-1991).

10.5 cubic feet (8 boxes and 1 oversize folder).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7314808

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