A Guide to the John Henry Davis Papers
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Davis, John Henry, 1901-1978? | |
| Title: | John Henry Davis Papers | |
| Dates: | 1940-1974 | |
| Abstract: | Papers relating to the feasibility of constructing a canal across the Florida peninsula, by consultant to the Canal Authority of the State of Florida. | |
| Extent: | 1.5 linear feet. (4 Boxes; 1 Oversize Report) | |
| Identification: | Ms 23 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Botanist, educator. Consultant to the Canal Authority of the State of Florida. Born in Virginia, 1901. Educated at Davidson College and University of Chicago. Taught at Davidson College, Southwestern College (Memphis), the University of Virginia, and the University of Florida. Died circa 1978.
Scope and Content
Reports, documents, and correspondence relating to the feasibility of constructing a canal across the Florida peninsula. Topics include the Florida Defenders of the Environment, the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Florida Canal Authority, and the Corps of Engineers. Also included is a manuscript, "Plant Life in Florida," and correspondence dated 1940 to 1969.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Henry Davis Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Acquisition Information
Gift of John Henry Davis.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| Canal Authority of the State of Florida. | ||
| Florida Defenders of the Environment. | ||
| Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Botany -- Florida. | ||
| Canals -- Florida. | ||
| Cross Florida Barge Canal (Fla.) | ||
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