Charles A. Davis papers, 1854-1901.

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Davis, Bess, fl. 1900

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Davis, Walker B.

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Davis, Charles M., 1900-

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Court reporter in Manila, The Philippines. Little information exists about Charles A. Davis. He traveled to Manila from Cincinnati in 1900 to take a position as a court reporter in Manilla in May of 1900. He was married to Bess (maiden name unknown) directly before his voyage to Manila and she joined him there in 1901. It is unclear how long he remained in the Philippines. From the description of Charles A. Davis papers, 1854-1901. (Newberry Library). WorldCa...