John Henry Davis Papers
Scope and Content
Reports, documents, and correspondence relating to the feasibility of constructing a canal across the Florida peninsula. Topics include the Florida Defenders of the Environment, the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Florida Canal Authority, and the Corps of Engineers. Also included is a manuscript, "Plant Life in Florida," and correspondence dated 1940 to 1969.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1974
Creator
- Davis, John Henry, 1901-1978? (Person)
Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical/Historical Note
Botanist, educator. Consultant to the Canal Authority of the State of Florida. Born in Virginia, 1901. Educated at Davidson College and University of Chicago. Taught at Davidson College, Southwestern College (Memphis), the University of Virginia, and the University of Florida. Died circa 1978.
Extent
1.5 Linear feet (4 boxes; 1 oversize report)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Papers relating to the feasibility of constructing a canal across the Florida peninsula, by consultant to the Canal Authority of the State of Florida.
Physical Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Acquisition Information
Gift of John Henry Davis.
Alternate Form of Material
Digital reproductions of items in this collection are available online via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.
Subject
- Canal Authority of the State of Florida. (Organization)
- Florida Defenders of the Environment. (Organization)
- Florida. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- A Guide to the John Henry Davis Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
- Date
- March 2005
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu