Collection [archives], 1933-1990.

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Collection [archives], 1933-1990.

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Biographical information concerns Dr. Martin and his family, including tributes to him during his life and after his death. Material includes a letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mrs. Martin's mother. Addresses include speeches on Davidson College (1954-1968.) Correspondence includes letters from Dean Rusk and the College's future president, Sam Spencer. There is an interview (1964) with Frank Rounds of the Duke Endowment. Two notebooks contain notes for speeches and other thoughts. Appointment books are from 1962-1968. Printed material includes the College fundraising campaigns; election, inauguration, resignation, and retirement from the College presidency; diplomas and certificates; a place card signed by president Lyndon B. Johnson; and a White House luncheon menu signed by Dean Rusk. Photographs (1930-1972) include formal portraits, family, and Davidson College President's House. Oversize material includes a scrapbook from visit to Japan, honorary diplomas, and inaugural greetings. Organized into the following series: Biographical material; Addresses; Correspondence; Interviews; Notebooks; Appointment books; Printed material; Photographs; and Oversize.

38 folders (3 boxes) plus oversize.

Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College. President's House.

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Martin, David Grier, 1910-1974

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D. Grier Martin was the 13th president of Davidson College. Born in Covington, Ga., in 1910, he graduated from Davidson College in 1932 and attended Emory University from 1932-1933. In 1933 he returned to Davidson to become alumni secretary and publicity director. He left Davidson in 1936 to accept a position as department manager of the Campbell Coal Co. in Atlanta, Ga. From 1940-1951 he was a partner and sales manager for Grey Hosiery Mills in Bristol, Va. During that time he also attended Har...