Richard Harding Davis Collection 1879-1917, n.d.

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

170 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff

Email: scpubserv@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

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Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Richard Harding Davis Collection, Accession # 6109-e, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Richard Harding Davis Collection, Accession # 6109-e, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

with autograph note

Churchill excuses Davis from any "malicious motive" for including material in Real Soldiers of Fortune(1906) that was inaccurate, "possibly-- libelous."

With autographed calling card

Signed by Hamlin Garland, Rex Beach, Harvey O'Higgens, and Ellis P. Butler.

Ade is unable to see Davis due to heavy rehearsal schedule. ANS on card of "The Wolcott" states when he can be met.

Physical description:

This collection consists of 114 items.