Background
DAVIS, Whitman was born on January 9, 1881 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Vann and Sue Morrison (Porter) Davis.
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Whitman DAVIS
Edit ProfileChairman State Library Commission
Education
Kosciusko High School. French Camp Academy; Mississippi A. and M. College, Bachelor of Science 1904. Master of Science 1916.
Chautauqua. New York Summer School 1906. University of Chicago Summer School 1908. University of 111.
Career
Summers 1914, 27, 28. Librarian Mississippi A. and M. College 1905-1918, 21. 28; Librarian University of Mississippi since 1928.
Pres, and one of Orgs. Mississippi Library Association 1909. Since 1921. Chairman State Library Commission, since 1926.
Vice-President South eastern Library Association 1927-1928.
Politics
God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.
Views
One may feel driven by urges such as anger, lust or greed. If anybody is willing to be open to the Holy Spirit, God helps to resist evil and to live life to the full.
Membership
Member: Pi Gamma Mu; American Library Association. Southeastern Library Association. Mississippi Library Association.
Masons; Mechanical Engineer Church (South). Club: University of Mississippi Faculty.
Connections
Married Jennie Featherstone, December 22, 1909. Children: Mary Winifred, Katharine, Jennie.
