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John W. Davis age 14 - at Pantops

1. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027358
Title:
John W. Davis
Description:
John W. Davis age 14 - at Pantops

2. Portrait of John W. Davis on Horseback

IDNO:
027359
Title:
Portrait of John W. Davis on Horseback
DAVIS, John William, (son of John James Davis), a Representative from West Virginia; born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va., April 13, 1873; attended various private schools; was graduated from the literary department of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., in 1892; taught school; reentered the university and was graduated from its law department in 1895; was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Clarksburg, W. Va.; professor of law at Washington and Lee University in 1896 and 1897; resumed the practice of law in Clarksburg, W. Va., in 1897; member of the State house of delegates in 1899; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1904; president of the West Virginia Bar Association in 1906; appointed a member of the West Virginia Commission on Uniform State Laws in 1909; elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-second and Sixty-third Congresses and served from March 4, 1911, to August 29, 1913, when he resigned; one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1912 to conduct the impeachment proceedings against Robert W. Archbald, judge of the United States Commerce Court; Solicitor General of the United States 1913-1918; appointed Ambassador to the Court of St. James and served from November 21, 1918, to March 31, 1921; member of the American delegation for conference with Germany on the treatment and exchange of prisoners of war, held in Berne, Switzerland, in September 1918; honorary bencher of the Middle Temple, London, England; unsuccessful Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 1924; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1932; was a resident of Nassau County, N.Y., and practiced law in New York City until his death; died in Charleston, S.C., March 24, 1955; interment in Locust Valley Cemetery, Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y.

3. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027360
Title:
John W. Davis
Description:
DAVIS, John William, (son of John James Davis), a Representative from West Virginia; born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va., April 13, 1873; attended various private schools; was graduated from the literary department of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., in 1892; taught school; reentered the university and was graduated from its law department in 1895; was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Clarksburg, W. Va.; professor of law at Washington and Lee University in 1896 and 1897; resumed the practice of law in Clarksburg, W. Va., in 1897; member of the State house of delegates in 1899; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1904; president of the West Virginia Bar Association in 1906; appointed a member of the West Virginia Commission on Uniform State Laws in 1909; elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-second and Sixty-third Congresses and served from March 4, 1911, to August 29, 1913, when he resigned; one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1912 to conduct the impeachment proceedings against Robert W. Archbald, judge of the United States Commerce Court; Solicitor General of the United States 1913-1918; appointed Ambassador to the Court of St. James and served from November 21, 1918, to March 31, 1921; member of the American delegation for conference with Germany on the treatment and exchange of prisoners of war, held in Berne, Switzerland, in September 1918; honorary bencher of the Middle Temple, London, England; unsuccessful Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 1924; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1932; was a resident of Nassau County, N.Y., and practiced law in New York City until his death; died in Charleston, S.C., March 24, 1955; interment in Locust Valley Cemetery, Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y.

4. Portrait of John W. Davis at Time of Marriage

IDNO:
027361
Title:
Portrait of John W. Davis at Time of Marriage
Date:
1899

5. Arrival of John W. Davis in Clarksburg

IDNO:
027362
Title:
Arrival of John W. Davis in Clarksburg
Date:
1924/08/09
John W. Davis after services at Central Presbyterian Church, Sunday August 10th, 1924.

6. John W. Davis Leaving at Central Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
027363
Title:
John W. Davis Leaving at Central Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1924/08/10
Description:
John W. Davis after services at Central Presbyterian Church, Sunday August 10th, 1924.
Group gathered around Davis in front of the pillars and entrance to the Clarksburg Elks Club.

7. John W. Davis at a Committee Meeting, Elk's Club, Clarksburg, W.Va.

IDNO:
027364
Title:
John W. Davis at a Committee Meeting, Elk's Club, Clarksburg, W.Va.
Date:
1924/08/11
Description:
Group gathered around Davis in front of the pillars and entrance to the Clarksburg Elks Club.
John W. Davis standing outside to the right of another man smoking a pipe.

8. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027411
Title:
John W. Davis
Description:
John W. Davis standing outside to the right of another man smoking a pipe.

9. Portrait of John W. Davis

IDNO:
027412
Title:
Portrait of John W. Davis

10. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027413
Title:
John W. Davis

11. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027414
Title:
John W. Davis
At about 5 years old.

12. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027415
Title:
John W. Davis
Description:
At about 5 years old.

13. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027416
Title:
John W. Davis

14. John W. Davis at 7 Years Old

IDNO:
027417
Title:
John W. Davis at 7 Years Old

15. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027418
Title:
John W. Davis
Davis exiting after arguing the Youngstown Steel Case.

16. John W. Davis Leaving the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C.

IDNO:
027419
Title:
John W. Davis Leaving the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D. C.
Date:
1952
Description:
Davis exiting after arguing the Youngstown Steel Case.
Trip to Oxford.

17. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027420
Title:
John W. Davis
Description:
Trip to Oxford.
Graduate from W. & L.

18. John W. Davis as a Young Man

IDNO:
027421
Title:
John W. Davis as a Young Man
Description:
Graduate from W. & L.
Standing in the center.

19. John W. Davis with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Others

IDNO:
027422
Title:
John W. Davis with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Others
Description:
Standing in the center.
Standing to the left.

20. John W. Davis

IDNO:
027423
Title:
John W. Davis
Description:
Standing to the left.
Inscription: "With the warmest regards of you, sincerely, John W. Davis."

21. Portrait of John W. Davis

IDNO:
027730
Title:
Portrait of John W. Davis
Description:
Inscription: "With the warmest regards of you, sincerely, John W. Davis."
John W. Davis, U.S. Representative, D-W.Va. 1911-1913; Solicitor Gen., 1913-1918; Ambassador to Great Britain, 1918-21; Democratic Candidate for President, 1924.

22. Portrait of John W. Davis

IDNO:
027731
Title:
Portrait of John W. Davis
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
John W. Davis, U.S. Representative, D-W.Va. 1911-1913; Solicitor Gen., 1913-1918; Ambassador to Great Britain, 1918-21; Democratic Candidate for President, 1924.
This may be a staged prank birthday party for Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

23. John W. Davis and Others in Roman Costume

IDNO:
027732
Title:
John W. Davis and Others in Roman Costume
Description:
This may be a staged prank birthday party for Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Taken while he attended Washington and Lee University, Lexington Va. Inscription on back: Yours fraternally, Phi Kappa Psi, John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.

24. Portrait of Young John W. Davis

IDNO:
027733
Title:
Portrait of Young John W. Davis
Date:
1890/01/18
Description:
Taken while he attended Washington and Lee University, Lexington Va. Inscription on back: Yours fraternally, Phi Kappa Psi, John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.

25. Portrait of John W. Davis of Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
027734
Title:
Portrait of John W. Davis of Clarksburg, W. Va.

26. John W. Davis as Soliciter General for United States

IDNO:
027735
Title:
John W. Davis as Soliciter General for United States
Ambassador John W. Davis, Winston Churchill, unidentified, Nell Davis

27. Washington's Birthday Dinner Celebration in London

IDNO:
037349
Title:
Washington's Birthday Dinner Celebration in London
Date:
1919/02/22
Description:
Ambassador John W. Davis, Winston Churchill, unidentified, Nell Davis

28. Ambassador John W. Davis in His London Office

IDNO:
037350
Title:
Ambassador John W. Davis in His London Office
Date:
1920/06
Left to Right: President John H. Finley; Ambassador Davis; Mrs. Davis; her Pastor; Dr. Fleming; Dr. MacLean (director).

29. Farewell Tea to Ambassador and Mrs. Davis, American University Union, London

IDNO:
037352
Title:
Farewell Tea to Ambassador and Mrs. Davis, American University Union, London
Date:
1921/02/1921
Description:
Left to Right: President John H. Finley; Ambassador Davis; Mrs. Davis; her Pastor; Dr. Fleming; Dr. MacLean (director).

30. John W. Davis with a Boy in Uniform

IDNO:
037364
Title:
John W. Davis with a Boy in Uniform
Davis at the Supreme Court after arguing the Youngstown Steel Case.

31. John W. Davis at the Supreme Court

IDNO:
037365
Title:
John W. Davis at the Supreme Court
Date:
1952
Description:
Davis at the Supreme Court after arguing the Youngstown Steel Case.
"From I. B. Dabney - Vicksburg, Miss." John W. Davis seated in front row at right.

32. Group Portrait including John W. Davis

IDNO:
037386
Title:
Group Portrait including John W. Davis
Description:
"From I. B. Dabney - Vicksburg, Miss." John W. Davis seated in front row at right.
"Uncle Henry Delany, Julia's grandmother (Anna Kennedy), Cousin Christy Delaney, Aunt Emma, John W. Davis."

33. Davis Family Candid Portrait during Trip to Europe

IDNO:
037406
Title:
Davis Family Candid Portrait during Trip to Europe
Description:
"Uncle Henry Delany, Julia's grandmother (Anna Kennedy), Cousin Christy Delaney, Aunt Emma, John W. Davis."

34. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037409
Title:
John W. Davis
Date:
1894/12
On the day of his presidential nomination acceptance speech.

35. John W. Davis Extends His Hat to the Crowd in Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
037410
Title:
John W. Davis Extends His Hat to the Crowd in Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1924/08
Description:
On the day of his presidential nomination acceptance speech.
Portrait taken for Julia Davis' wedding.

36. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis of Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037414
Title:
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis of Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1923
Description:
Portrait taken for Julia Davis' wedding.

37. John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
037415
Title:
John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1899

38. John W. Davis and John C. Johnson

IDNO:
037419
Title:
John W. Davis and John C. Johnson
Date:
1924

39. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037420
Title:
John W. Davis
John W. Davis and likely Theodore Kiendl at the Supreme Court after the Youngstown Steel Case, 1952.

40. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037421
Title:
John W. Davis
Date:
1952
Description:
John W. Davis and likely Theodore Kiendl at the Supreme Court after the Youngstown Steel Case, 1952.

41. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037426
Title:
John W. Davis
Date:
ca. 1953

42. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037428
Title:
John W. Davis

43. John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
037430
Title:
John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1909

44. John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
037432
Title:
John W. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va.

45. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037433
Title:
John W. Davis

46. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037434
Title:
John W. Davis

47. John W. Davis

IDNO:
037435
Title:
John W. Davis
John William Davis shakes hands with Mr. Johnson from Bridgeport.

48. John William Davis

IDNO:
053283
Title:
John William Davis
Date:
1924
Description:
John William Davis shakes hands with Mr. Johnson from Bridgeport.