Books, Articles, and Theses about Davidson History

Introduces Davidson College, a private college of liberal arts and sciences founded by Presbyterians in 1837 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Includes information about curricula, administration, athletics, history, presidents, and academic calendar. Provides details of Davidson's relationship to the Presbyterian church, the global community, and the diverse student and faculty.

This history begins with the meeting of the Concord Presbytery on March 11, 1835, and ends in the 1980s. The author, Dr. Mary M. Beaty was born in Davidson; her father, Ernest A. Beaty, was a professor at Davidson College and served as mayor of the town. After receiving her Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill, and teaching at the University of Richmond, she joined the Davidson College library staff in 1973.

This book offers a detailed account of 147 years (1837-1984) of Davidson history, plus an epilogue that brings the story up to shortly before the 175th anniversary of the college and town in 2012.
The "many voices" of the title include perspectives from diverse groups within the Davidson community: college-educated, middle-class, working-class, both white and African-American.
The authors hope that readers will want to emulate the many Davidsonians over the years who have cared deeply about the well-being of their community and have worked to made the town a better place to live.