Davis College

1909; College of Library & Information Science

Although today Davis houses the College of Library and Information Science, many alumni will remember that it was the home of the Department of English until 1968. The building has also been home to the departments of economics, math, modern languages, and psychology. It was one of several buildings (along with LeConte, Thornwell, and Woodrow) designed by University architect Charles C. Wilson.

It was named for R. Means Davis (1849-1904, Class of 1872, Law,1872),professor of history and political economy, who also taught in the law school. Born in Winnsboro, Means had been a newspaper editor and school teacher.