Homer G. Davisson Collection, MC2002/90, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana.
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Notes on Manchester's collection of his paintings, written by Mrs. Homer G. Davisson in 1967.
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Date of Accession
Unknown
Bio History Note
Homer G. Davisson, an accomplished artist, was born in April 1866 near Blountsville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University and also studied art in Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., New York, Munich, Holland, and France. In addition to working at the Fort Wayne Art School, he lived and worked in Somerset (10 miles south of Wabash on the Frances Slocum Trail). Davisson died in February 1957. Several of his paintings are owned and displayed by Manchester College.
Archivist Note
Date of Accession: Unknown.
Description prepared 28 August 2002 and updated 01 December 2003 by Sara L. Smith.
