Collection, 1858-1986.

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Martin, William Joseph, 1868-1943. Collection, 1858-1986.

Collection, 1858-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/722090321

Biographical material includes Martin's last will and testament, and information on his family, including his wife and descendants. Correspondence includes references to his father Col. William J. Martin, Davidson College and his role as president, the Presbyterian General Assembly, and the establishment of a Presbyterian Junior College. Addresses include a speech given after the burning of Old Chambers and the dedication speech for New Chambers. Literary material is copies of his doctoral dissertation, "A Platinum Ore Analysis." Printed material includes references to Davidson College, Woodrow Wilson's visit to Davidson in 1916, the Martin Science Building, the President's House, and General Assembly Training School in Richmond, Va. Photographs are of Dr. Martin and his family, Woodrow Wilson during his visit to campus, and pictures of the President's House before restoration. Financial information is contained in a notebook. There is a cookbook which probably belonged to Dr. Martin's wife; and a scrapbook, made by her. Oversize material contains one diploma belonging to Dr. Martin and two dipolmas belonging to his family. Organized into the following series: Biographical material; Correspondence; Addresses; Literary material; Genealogical material; Printed material; Photographs; Financial material; Cookbook; Scrapbook; and Oversize.

30 folders (2 boxes) plus oversize.

Davidson College, Davidson College Library