Russell L. Davisson, Politician, Papers, 1850/2004

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Russell L. Davisson, Politician, Papers, A&M 3472, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
4 Linear Feet Summary: 3 ft. 11 1/2 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 records cartons, 15 in. each)
Creator:
Davisson, Russell Lee, 1922-
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Russell L. Davisson, Politician, Papers, A&M 3472, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers of Russell L. Davisson, a Republican member of the West Virginia State House of Delegates. Includes mostly genealogy records regarding the Davison, Davisson, and Davidson Families; also includes political correspondence with Governor Arch Moore (1967-1972) and material regarding the welfare system in Mingo County (1966-1967).

Series include:

Series 1. Biographical Information, 2005 (box 1, Folder 1a)
Series 2. Political Correspondence, 1967–1972 (box 1, Folder 1b)
Series 3. Welfare in Mingo County, 1966-1967 (box 1, folders 2-6)
Series 4. Photocopy of "History and Genealogy of Davison, Davisson, Davidson Families" by Arthur Henry Davison, 1982 (box 1, folders 7-10)
Series 5. Genealogy Records A, 1916-1920, 1960-2004 (box 2; box 3, folders 1-18)
Series 6. Genealogy Records B, 1835-1855, 1916-2003 (box 3, folders 19-47)
Series 7. Genealogy Records C Lost Creek Series, 1907, 1952-1992 (box 3, folders 49-55)
Series 8. Subject Files, 1850-1853, 1928-2004 (box 3, folders 56-100; box 4, folders 19-32b)
Series 9. Book Manuscript "The Davissons" by Russel L. Davisson, 1992-1993, undated (box 4, folders 1-18)
Series 10. Publications, 1942-1998, undated (box 4, folders 33-40b; box 6)
Series 11. Travel, undated (box 4, folders 41-44)
Series 12. Maps, 1940-1994, undated (box 4, folders 45-59)
Series 13. Ephemera, 1972, undated (box 4, folders 60-61)
Series 14. Photographs, 1966, 1986-1993 (box 4, folders 62-64; box 5, folders 1-2)
Series 15. Certificate, 2004 (box 5, folder 3)
Series 16. Newsletters, 2000–2002 (box 5, folders 4-5)
Series 17. Microfilm Copy of Early Genealogy of Davisson Family, undated (box 5, folders 6-7)

This series includes an autobiography written by Russell L. Davisson.

This series includes correspondence from Governor Arch Moore to Davisson.

This series includes records regarding investigation into the welfare program of Mingo County. The files contain sworn depositions of those involved, contemporary newspaper accounts, and letters from other politicians concerning the controversy.

This series includes a photocopy of the work, "History and Genealogy of Davison, Davisson, Davidson Families" by Arthur Henry Davison.

This series includes research records regarding Davisson Family genealogy research, including correspondence, photocopied documents, family histories, and genealogies.

This series includes research records regarding Davisson Family genealogy research, including correspondence, photocopied documents, family histories, and genealogies.

This series includes genealogical records pertaining specifically to Lost Creek, Harrison County, WV.

This series includes inauguration invitations (Arch Moore and Richard Nixon), publications on various topics (including Richard Nixon's inauguration and election), and assorted correspondence.

This series includes page proofs, manuscript excerpts, and other material pertaining to "The Davissons" by Russell L. Davisson.

This series includes assorted publications, including a copy of Richard Nixon's Presidential nomination acceptance speech, other political works, and various historical works.

This series includes postcards and pamphlets from a trip to China and a trip to Brussels.

This series includes maps of locations in the United States, Europe, and China.

This series includes political car plates and business cards from China.

This series consists of assorted photographs, including a signed photograph of Russell L. Davisson and Richard Nixon, a portrait of Governor Cecil B. Underwood, and the Davisson Cemetary and other historical sites related to the Davisson family.

This series consists of a Certificate of Appreciation from George Washington's Mount Vernon.

This series consists of various issues of the newsletter, "Mountain Messenger," and of the newsletter of the Washington County Genealogical Society.

This series includes a copy of "Early Genealogy of the Davisson Family" on two microfilm reels.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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