Record #:

14839

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Davidson College, located both in Davidson the town and Davidson County, was charted in December 1838 as a Presbyterian institution. The college was named in honor of Revolutionary war hero General William Lee Davidson. In 1943, the college employed 45 faculty members and the student body numbered 700. One of Davidson's most famous alumnae was 28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 13, Aug 1943, p5, 20-22, por

Subject(s):

Davidson College