Al Davis papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-2016-03

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Scope and Contents

This collection includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, drafts and final versions of legal documents, and personal notes. One area of focus regards the redistricting of Tampa, FL and how it related to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as well as African American participation in the voting process.

Dates

Created: 1960 - 2011
Other: Date acquired: 08/01/2016

Creator

Davis, Al (1931-) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Biographical or Historical Information

Albert "Al" Davis was born in North Carolina in 1931. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1949, where he served as a logician. He retired in 1975 in Tampa, FL. Davis attended the University of South Florida, earning a double BA in Political Science and Religious Studies.

Much of Davis' deepest involvement was with the local chapters of the Natinal Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which led to his position on the City of Tampa Bi-Racial Advisory Committee, which supervised and advised the Hillsborough County (FL) School Board on desegregation issues. Davis continued working with the school board outside of the Bi-Racial Advisory Committee until the 2000s.

Extent

32.65 Linear Feet

59 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

These papers are from Al Davis, a local education and voting rights activist. Included are court and legal documents, minutes from the various organizations he was a part of, and his own personal collection of notes as member in these organization.

Arrangement Note

Arranged by topic.

Source of Acquisition

Albert "Al" Davis; Dr. Kristen Davis-John

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Related Materials

The civil rights papers of Cody Fowler and Steven Lawson, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Robert Saunders papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.