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Davis, H.P. Papers on Haiti

Collection Number: MC006

Davis' writings about Haiti including a memorandum with his thoughts on the American occupation of Haiti and his suggestions for future policy, as well as manuscripts on Port Au Prince, and the Citadel and the Sans-Souci Palace. Several of the works also include photographs. Secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce for Haiti, author of Black democracy: the story of Haiti (1928) and Gold Rush days in Nevada City (1948).

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1921-1957.

Extent

0.2 linear feet

Subject

Political Science

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