Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1864-04-18 - 1916-04-11
Biography
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
West from a Car Window, part 4 A three year old city, 1892-04-23
Item
Identifier: 2006.012 OVRSZ 5
Scope and Contents
Pages 389-392 of vol. xxxvi, no. 1844. Article about Oklahoma City.
Dates:
Publication: 1892-04-23
West from a Car Window, part 7 A civilian at an Army Post, 1892-05-28
Item
Identifier: 2006.012 OVRSZ 5
Scope and Contents
Pages 515-518 of vol. xxxvi, no. 1849. Article about Army posts. Mentions Fort Sheridan, Fort Riley, Fort Sam Houston, and Fort Sill.
Dates:
Publication: 1892-05-28
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- Fort Riley (Kan.) 1
- Fort Sill (Okla.). 1
- Military bases 1
- Oklahoma City (Okla.). 1