Records, 1930-1941.

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Records, 1930-1941.

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The collection consists primarily of correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, dealing with the administration of Davidson College and its relationship with the Presbyterian Church of the U.S. The collection also includes copies of reports from committees and departments. Specific topics relating to the college in the files include the athletic program, the Alumni Association, the Duke Endowment, changes in curriculum, chapel programs, student health services, architects and buildings, the college's Centennial celebration, dancing, the library, the National Youth Administration, radio programs produced by the college, the YMCA, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, and Rhodes Scholarships. There are reports and letters concerning the Registrar, the Economics Department, the Music Department, practice teaching, and the pre-medical program, as well as correspondence with individual faculty. Faculty represented in the files include A.V. Goldiere, W.G. McGavock, Thomas Logan, Chalmers Davidson, J.T. McGeachy, James Pfohl, and Lewis Schenck. There are also files relating to Davidson High School, the Presbyterian Orphan's Home in Barium Springs, NC, the Liberal Arts Movement, and the General Education Board of the Presbyterian Church.

141 folders (5 boxes)

Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College. Music dept.

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Davidson College. President (1929-1941 : Lingle)

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Walter Lee Lingle, 1868-1956, graduated from Davidson College in 1892. He then attended Union Theological Seminary, graduating in 1896. He taught Hebrew and Greek at the Seminary for two years before accepting a call as a minister. Lingle served three churches before returning to Union as professor. In 1902 he was elected to the Davidson College Board of Trustees. He served as president of the Board from 1906-1929. He remained active in the Presbyterian church, serving as Moderator of the Genera...

Presbyterian Church of the U.S.

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Lingle, Walter L. (Walter Lee), 1868-1956

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Walter Lingle was the 11th president of Davidson College. A member of the Davidson class of 1892, he also attended Union Theological Seminary, graduating in 1896. He taught Hebrew and Greek at the seminary for two years before beginning a career in the ministry. Lingle served as pastor in Dalton, Ga.; Rock Hill, S.C.; and Atlanta, Ga. In 1913 he became a professor at Union Theological Seminary. From 1918 to 1921 he was president of the Presbyterian General Assembly's Training School. He resigned...

Davidson College

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Davidson College. Economics Dept.

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