Sidney Wetmore Davidson papers, 1911-1980
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davidson, Sidney Wetmore, 1894-1979.
- Title
- Sidney Wetmore Davidson papers
- Dates
- 1911-1980 (inclusive)19111980
- Quantity
- 49 cubic feet (49 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09320
- Summary
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
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.
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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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.
