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Sidney Wetmore Davidson papers, 1911-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Davidson, Sidney Wetmore, 1894-1979.
Title
Sidney Wetmore Davidson papers
Dates
1911-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
49 cubic feet (49 boxes)
Collection Number
09320
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Davidson, an attorney, specialized in trusts and estates. A Yale graduate, he joined the New York (State) bar in 1919, practised in New York City with various partnerships, and was senior partner of Davidson, Dawson & Clark when he retired in 1974. Davidson was a trustee of several non-profit organizations including the Bingham Trust, Gould Academy, Lawrenceville School, New England Medical Center Hospital, and the Yale Law School Association. He was a financier and board member of the Globe Newspaper Company.

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Content Description

Collection contains personal and business correspondence (1911-1980); financial files including banking and income tax records; legal files; an index of charitable contributions; and biographical information.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Sidney Wetmore Davidson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Charities.
  • Endowments.
  • Estate planning.
  • Newspaper publishing -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
  • Trusts and trustees.

Corporate Names

  • Bingham Trust for Charity.
  • Globe Newspaper Co.
  • Gould Academy.
  • Lawrenceville School.
  • New England Medical Center Hospital.
  • Yale Law School Association.
  • Yale University.

Family Names

  • Davidson family.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Financial records.

Occupations

  • Lawyers.
  • Philanthropists.

Titles within the Collection

  • Boston globe.
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