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- 1942 - 2017 (Creation)
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1 cubic foot
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This collection is comprised of printed records that document Davis' military career and his various recognitions for rendering service to the United States as a member of the historic Montford Point U.S. Marines. Included in the records are: cassette tapes (inaudible); correspondence; legislative recognitions from the U.S. Congress, State of Florida, and City of Quincy; news articles, photographs of medals, awards, and resolutions; and a copy of Davis' World War 2 service record.
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Open
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All rights reserved. Using any part of these collections, objects, and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.
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This collection was donated to the Meek-Eaton Black Archives by Mr. Chester L. Davis, Jr. of Quincy, Florida on June 13, 2017. His objective was to preserve and share information about his father, Chester L. Davis, Sr., and other pioneering Montford Point Marines. In November 2011, members of this elite military group were recognized nationally and awarded (many posthumously) the U.S. Congressional Gold medal under the administration of President Barack Obama. Davis, Jr. accepted the medal; on behalf of his deceased father.
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Archivist's note
Catalogued By:
Murell Dawson, Ph.D
Senior Archivist
2017
Finding Aid Author:
Shaarnè Morris
Undergraduate Intern
2017
Online Publishing:
Johana-Marie Williams
IMLS Archivist
2024