Levette J. Davidson papers. 1913-1957.

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Levette J. Davidson papers. 1913-1957.

Teaching notes, class notebooks, correspondence, and students' papers from Levette J. Davidson's English Literature courses at the University of Denver. Research notes, bibliographies, newspaper clippings, manuscripts, typescripts, galley proofs, photographs, postcards, and published articles relating to his research in folklore and literature of the American West. Also includes records from Colorado Education Association, Colorado Folklore Society, State Historical Society of Colorado, Westerners and American College Quill Club.

8.1 linear ft. (9 boxes)

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Westerners.

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Davidson, Levette Jay, 1894-1957

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Professor of English literature at the University of Denver from 1922-1957, specializing in folklore and literature of the American West. He served as head of English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected president of the University Senate. He wrote several books including A guide to American folklore, The Rockies and beyond, and Literature of Colorado. From the description of Levette J. Davidson papers. 1913-1957. (University of Denver, Penrose Library). W...

Lumpkin, Ben Gray, 1901-1982

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University of Colorado English professor from 1946-1969, collector of American folk music. From the description of Ben Gray Lumpkin collection, 1924-1970. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 49937972 ...

State Historical Society of Colorado

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American College Quill Club

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University of Denver. Dept. of English.

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