David Farrell Mayo was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1950. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History from George Washington University in Washington, DC in 1972 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati in 1977. In addition, he received a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University in 1991 and a Technical Certificate in Carpentry from North Idaho College in Coeur D’Alene in 1997. He has worked extensively with the United States Peace Corps in multiple countries, in addition to working internationally with other non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He also worked domestically with such organizations as Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), AmeriCorps, Teach for America and the New York City Department of Education. David F. Mayo is currently based in Washington state.
This collection consists of two copies of the memoir “Marking Time” by David Farrell Mayo and two copies of “Mayo Slaves and Their Descendants” by David Farrell Mayo and Donna A. McQuade. It also includes a PDF copy of “Mayo Slaves and Their Descendants” and one USB containing a letter relating to the memoir transmittal, a digital copy of the memoir, David F. Mayo’s resume, and a digital copy of “The Mayo Family of Kentucky (1804 to 2004)”. David F. Mayo is a Spokane-based attorney who has worked with domestic and international humanitarian agencies. “Marking Time” details his experiences and family background, while “Mayo Slaves and Their Descedants” is a work co-authored with genealogist Donna A. McQuade to acknowledge the individuals and families held in bondage by the Mayo Family. The Mayo Family migrated from Virginia to Kentucky, Illinois, Texas, Washington, and other states between the seventeenth and twentieth centuries.
This collection is arranged in a single series.
PDF materials from the USB have been uploaded to the MASC storage drive. This collection is restricted. Please contact the repository for more details.
This collection is restricted. In accordance with the Deed of Gift, the Washington State University Libraries will not open the collection for research until after the death of David Farrell Mayo. Please contact the repository for further information.
Copyright restrictions apply.
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David Farrell Mayo Memoir and Family Papers, 1804-2022 (Cage 944)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
David Farrell Mayo donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2020 (MS 2020.29) and in 2022 (MS.2022.13).
Gayle O’Hara processed this collection in 2020 and 2022.
PDF materials from the USB have been uploaded to the MASC storage drive. This collection is restricted. Please contact the repository for more details.
Jacob Mayo Papers, 1824-1850,
George W. Driskell Papers, 1849-1864,
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