Donald C. Davidson - Goleta, CA
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N 34° 24.799 W 119° 50.749
11S E 238435 N 3811658
Davidson Library on the UCSB campus is named after long-time librarian Donald C. Davidson
Waymark Code: WM4FNK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Donald C. Davidson, first librarian of UCSB, served from 1947 to 1977. His papers are collected at the library. In 1966/1967, he traveled to the University of Sheffield on a Fulbright scholarship. Jay Monaghan, author of the 1971 book "Custer: The Life of General George Armstrong Custer," said that "Davidson has been exceptional helpful in response to my numerous requests."
  • A plaque outside the Davidson library credits him with bringing the "Library into the World of Distinguished Research Libraries".
    • Year it was dedicated: 1993

    Location of Coordinates: Entrance to Library

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