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Bibliographic Citation is exactly "[identification of item], A. J. Davis Family Collection, 1874-2007, Ms2012-067, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."
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Elizabeth Davis Death Record
Certificate and record of death for Elizabeth Ann Davis from the state of Michigan. Cause of death: old age heart failure.
A. J. Davis Scrapbook
Collection of pictures presumably put together by A. J. Davis, including but not limited to photographs of Native Americans, landscapes, and children's drawings.
Woods Hole Diary
Photographs of A. J. Davis' journal containing his obervations about Woods Hole, MA.
Hatteras Bookstore Information
Information on where to get a copy of Doug Stover's book US Weather Bureau Hatteras, NC. Not really useful, to be quite honest.
Davis Ancestors Email
Email from Bob Davis to Dianne regarding the Davis ancestors. The message includes information going back to Elizabeth Ann Natt, b. 1815.
Col. Otis (22nd Infantry)
It is unclear whether this is an excerpt from a published book about histiory, or a transcribed version of a diary from A. J. Davis. The document talks about the movements of the 22nd Infantry.
A. J. Davis brother
Document theorizing that A. J. Davis's brother, Joseph Wolff Davis, had more than one child. The author does not have concrete proof at the time of writing.
Pamphlet List
Document containing a list of pamphlets written or copies by A. J. Davis based on his religion. Does not contain the pamphlets themselves.
"Pincher, a Soldiers Horse" by A. J. Davis (transcribed)
Transcribed version of an autobiographical story that A. J. Davis wrote for a newspaper about Pincher, his horse. The story was published in the newspaper 19 days after A. J. Davis' death. Unknown if the story was a reprint or if it was only…
Record of births, marriages, and deaths
Presumed to be a transcribed page from a book belonging to Albert John Davis. Contains a list of birth, marriages, and deaths in the family. Ranges from Elizabeth Ann Natt, b. 1815 to Delamater, b. 1920.
Letter from J. W. Davis to A. J. Davis (transcription)
Transcription of a letter written by J. W. Davis, adressed to his brother, A. J. Davis. It talks about their mother, Elizabeth Ann Natt's sickness; she died 3 days after the letter was written. The document also contains notes from the transcriber…
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reflections written by Robert Davis about the events of a family trip in 1901. The reflections were transcribed and put in their current form by Robert Macnider Davis, III in 2010.
Hatteras Weather Station Book
History of the Cape Hatteras Weather Station (pdf)
Davis Family Tree from England (with comments)
Copy of the hand-drawn family tree accompanied by commentary on relationships between family members and background information.
Will of Jacob Davis
Typed will and testament of Jacob Davis of London.
Elizabeth Davis Burial Info
A. J. Davis' mother, Elizabeth Davis, is buried in Michigan, possibly in the yard of an old Baptist home.
Janet Macnider Davis Obituary
Newspaper clipping containing the obituary for Janet Davis, A. J. Davis' wife. Accompanied by a picture of an unidentified house and a photo of two unidentified people.
Jacob Davis marriage record
Record of Jacob Davis' marriage on April 17th, 1822.
Jacob Davis Will Extract
Document containing an extract from Jacob Davis' will from 1851. Transcribed by unknown.
Davis London
Lists of occupations and addresses of various Davis family members in London. Seems to be taken from a Jewish directory of some kind.
Hisorical Sketches of Hamilton Co., OH
Historical sketch and biography of Jonas Wolff Davis.
J. W. Davis and Leticia geneology info
Document containing notes on Joseph Wolff Davis, his daughter Leticia, and their family members.
Judaism Excelled (digital copy)
Digital copy of the entire autobiographical book written by Jonas Abraham Davis.
Leticia Davis Information
Document containing a list of facts about Leticia Davis (Matthews) compiled by Bob Davis.
Robert M. Davis writing III
Document containing a short summary of Jonas Abraham Davis' life and an image of a rock that seems to be a headstone for J. A. Davis.
Travels of R.M. Davis, Sr.
Document containing a list of places Robert Macnider Davis, Sr. lived and for how long he lived there.
Temptation 1
Writings by A. J. Davis explaining what he believes is the meaning of the phrase "Lead us not into temptation." The document is typed and in multiple parts.
Comparison of Romulus and David 1
This is a scan of the first page of Davis' writings on the similarities between Romulus and the biblical David.
Satan 1
This is part 1 of [A. J. Davis'] writings on Satan and the justness of the world.
Fear, A Study 1
These are writings on A. J. Davis' thoughts about fear and religion. (part 1)
AJD Extra 1
This is a scanned page that contains a passage explaining the difference between Protestant and Catholic Bibles.
A.J. Davis Vacation of the Soul
First page/title page of writings by A. J. Davis.
Credo
Image of a drawing or illustration. It includes the words "credo" and "in the communion of saints."
Robert M. Davis writing III
Document containing a short summary of Jonas Abraham Davis' life.
The Sayings of Ariban
Typed 4-page document containing musings on grief, wisdom, faith, and fear.
A. J. Davis Diary
Handwritten diary of A. J. Davis (pdf)
A. J. Davis Journal
Transcribed and scanned version of the journal of A. J. Davis. Commentary from later family members is added.
Hatteras Weather Bureau history
Document with information about the history of the Weather Bureau in Hatteras, NC.
Hatteras Weather Bureau Buildings (photograph)
Page from a book containing pictures of the Hatteras Weather Bureau and information on how the structure was built.
A. J. Davis with Robert & Delamater (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis with a woman and two young children. The picture was taken in San Antonio, TX.
Janet Aird Macnider (photograph)
Photograph of A.J. Davis' wife, Janet Macnider, at age 61. Taken in Norfolk, VA.
A. J. Davis with Delamater (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis with [wife?] and young child, presumably Delamater. Taken in Cleveland, OH.
Davis Family (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis, wife, and two children. Presumed to be a copy of "A. J. Davis with Robert & Delamater"
A. J. Davis (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis taken in Norfolk, VA.
A. J. Davis, Private (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis during his time as a private.
A. J. Davis House (photograph)
Color photograph of the A. J. Davis house at Cape Hatteras accompanied by a color photograph of a man and a woman, both unidentified.
A. J. Davis Service Record
Letter from the National Archives and Records Service detailing A. J. Davis' service.
A. J. Davis Telegraphic Assignments
List of dates and places A. J. Davis was assigned to work with telegraphs.
A. J. Davis 1883 (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis from 1883.
A. J. Davis 1886 (photograph)
Photograph of A. J. Davis from 1886. Labels on the bottom indicate that the photograph was taken in Cleveland, OH. Another label is "Roberts [&?] Brooks," possibly the photographer.
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