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Florence Davidson Collection (MS318)

 Collection
Identifier: MS318

Dates

  • 1856-1983

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Florence English Davidson (1882-1942) was a prominent Alexandria resident and landlord. During the 1930s and early 1940s, she lived at 220 S. Royal street, but owned, renovated, and rented 218 S. Royal, 323 Duke, 325 Duke, 515 Duke, and 325 South Lee streets. Florence was the mother to Polly Hulfish, who also made a name for herself as a historic Alexandria home renovator.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sherry Hulfish Browne, October 2013

Title
Florence Davidson Collection Finding Aid
Status
Completed
Author
Mark Zoeter
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository

Contact:
717 Queen Street
Alexandria VA 22314 United States
703-746-1791