Aug 18, 2022 Announcing the Reverend France A. Davis Papers and France Davis Utah Black Archive
October 4, 2022 (Parking information here)
Join us for the launch and celebration of the Reverend France A. Davis Papers and the France Davis Utah Black Archive. The Reverend France A. Davis papers consist of over 1,100 sermons delivered by Reverend Davis at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. The France Davis Utah Black Archive brings together oral histories, photographs, community records, personal documents and other content pertaining to Utah’s Black community, both present and past. Come share in the rich history and legacy of Black Americans in Utah.
Naming Celebration (Watch live online)
- 11 A.M. in the Gould Auditorium, Level 1
- Naming of the France Davis Utah Black Archive
- Alberta Comer, Dean of Libraries
- Dr. Martell Teasley, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
- France Davis, Retired Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church
- View France Davis papers
- Story gathering with Sema Hadithi Foundation
- Naming of the France Davis Utah Black Archive
Film playing upon entry “Utah’s African American Voices” Music playing upon entry: 2017 recording of Calvary Baptist Church Choir https://soundcloud.com/iamthomreed
Showcase of Black History, Art, Books, Music
- 12 P.M. to 2 P.M. in ProtoSpace, Level 2
- Celebrate African American art, history, music, & more Books by Wallace Thurman, France Davis, Tope Foralin, Karen A. Johnson, Rio Cortez, Dwayne Madry, Joy Pierce, Wilfred Samuels, David Oliver
- Art by:
- Andrea G. Hardeman, M.S. – Papillon Skies
- Garrick Hargrove: America Made me do it! I am black and white and an avid code switcher. I switch to fit in or disappear, it helps me see the world a little clearer. I am the product of pioneers and Enslavement…
- Dwayne Madry: Sahael
- Special Collections from Alberta Henry, Ron Coleman, Curly Jones, Charles Nabors, U of U Black Faculty & Staff Association
- Recorded music playlist: Public Enemy, Thelonious Monk, Carolina Chocolate Drops, LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, Duke Ellington, Rhiannon Giddens, Silento, Our Native Daughters, Mavis Staples, Leyla McCalla, Jon Batiste, June Tyson & Sun Ra, Flo Rida
Feature Film “One Night in Miami” by Regina King
- 3:30 P.M. in Room 1150
Please join us! Feel free to drop in at any time. We strongly recommend carpooling and using public transit. However, limited parking is available in the Stadium Lot.
Questions? Contact Heidi Brett
Cori Coleman Price
Posted at 19:13h, 19 AugustPlease keep me posted
Anne Dolowitz
Posted at 21:54h, 19 AugustWe are thrilled for you. You are so deserving of this.
For so many years you counseled me when a problem arose that no one but you could be called on to help with your wisdom.
You always walked me back to my car feeling unburdened and ready to move on with the day.
Joy Hartmann
Posted at 13:46h, 20 AugustLooking forward to this event.
Adrienne Andrews
Posted at 17:21h, 20 AugustCongratulations! A time to celebrate and motivate for what is next!
John Robertson
Posted at 18:47h, 23 AugustFantastic!
Steven Bell
Posted at 19:14h, 01 SeptemberGreat recognition for a long-time leader in the community. Congratulations.
Frances P. Battle
Posted at 22:00h, 01 SeptemberCongratulations to a trailblazer who continues to make a positive difference.
Natalie Moldover
Posted at 18:54h, 22 SeptemberCongratulations to Pastor Davis. This is a great honor for a great man.
Don MacAngus
Posted at 22:13h, 22 SeptemberWatching from afar, we here at the Asia Campus are pleased to see this for a very worthy man and colleague.
Ann Austin
Posted at 16:24h, 24 SeptemberFrance, congratulations to a national treasure! So well deserved!
Shelly Melville Andresen
Posted at 14:48h, 26 SeptemberThank you for your example. Congratulations!
Eddy Thompson
Posted at 19:33h, 26 SeptemberThank you for being a trailblazer in our community, Setting an example, and your Leadership !
Crystal Lumpkins
Posted at 21:56h, 29 SeptemberSuch a great example! Thank you for your life, legacy and paving the way for so many.
Nellie Cox
Posted at 12:17h, 30 SeptemberNellie Cox
Pastor Davis: Congratulations! Marvelous! What a wonderful way to be remembered. You made a positive impact on the lives of many.. My family and I will always be grateful. Press On!
God Bless You
Richardson 'Rik Weiss
Posted at 07:17h, 01 OctoberOutstanding! Pastor, congratulations on yet another well-deserved tribute. Such a legacy.
Nellie Cox
Posted at 15:00h, 03 OctoberPastor Davis… Congratulations on receiving such a great honor, devoted to service It represents an era that will never be forgotten . Thank You!
Monique Vos
Posted at 17:47h, 03 OctoberVery well deserved. Congratulations!
Heidi Green
Posted at 18:39h, 03 OctoberWhat an outstanding effort! Congratulations to Rev. Davis and Marriott Library for a beautiful collaboration.
Tom Horn
Posted at 18:49h, 03 OctoberPastor Davis
….Congratulations! You have touched many, many lives over the years. What a great honor for your service. It’s such an honor that I got to know you.
Scott Clark
Posted at 00:23h, 04 OctoberPastor Davis you Congratulations, what a wonderful Honor.
Joyce M. Gray
Posted at 13:42h, 04 OctoberPastor France A. Davis,
Congratulations on this outstanding and well deserved achievement! Thank you for utilizing your God given talent to touch many lives.
Cheers and blessings from me to you on this triumphant accomplishment!
Joyce M. Gray
Posted at 13:44h, 04 OctoberPastor France A. Davis,
Congratulations on this outstanding and well deserved achievement!
Cheers and blessings from me to you on this triumphant accomplishment!
Joyce M. Gray
Posted at 13:53h, 04 OctoberPastor France A. Davis,
Thank you for utilizing your God given talent to touch my life and the lives of many others.
Congratulations on this outstanding and well deserved tribute!
Daryell Jackson
Posted at 16:10h, 04 OctoberCongratulations Reverend Davis, and I want to thank you for your mentorship and friendship.
Dr. Oscar T. Moses
Posted at 16:29h, 04 OctoberI plan to attend