Date Original
undated
Description
This collection consists of a collection of poems (clippings) by Mary Ann Davis.
Biographical/Historical Note
Mary Ann Davis was a professor of mathematics and English at the University of Arkansas for more than 46 years. She also served as the university's dean of women from 1911 to 1923. Davis was born in Kentucky on February 1, 1873. She came to Arkansas Industrial University in 1893 to teach English, mathematics, and history. She contributed to national and regional poetry publications. A book of her poetry, From the Window, was published soon after her death in 1939. She died on December 26, 1939. Davis Hall at the University of Arkansas is named in her honor.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.073.005
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Mary Ann Davis poems, SMC.073.005
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Mary Ann Davis poems, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
