Davies, Joseph Edward, 1876-1958

Person

Staff Only

Biography

Davies, Joseph Edward; lawyer, diplomat, author; born Watertown, Wisconsin, November 29, 1876; s. Edward and Rahel (Paynter) D.; m. Emlen Knight, Sept. 10, 902; LL.B., University of Wisconsin, 1901; passed Wisconsin bar, 1901; private practice Wisconsin, 1902-1913; and in Washington, 1918-1936, resumed practice 1941; Wisconsin state’s attorney, 1902-1906; ambassador to USSR, 1936-1938; to Belgium and minister to Luxembourg, 1938-1939; died Washington, D.C., May 9, 1958

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

BW-1694/A-B - Felix, Prince of Luxembourg and Ambassador Joseph E. Davies , August 28, 1939

Item — Box 6 (4x5)

Identifier: BW-1694

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates: August 28, 1939

Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / BW, Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 6 (4x5)