Found 2 collections related to African American civic leaders -- New York (State) -- New York

The Gordon Davis photographs (1994-2005) consists of color photographs relating to Davis' professional and personal life, most notably the 2005 staging of the art installation "The Gates" in Central Park. The collection also features photographs of Davis with President Barack Obama at the White House, and the postage stamp that was released to commemorate Davis' father, the anthropologist Dr. W. Allison Davis. less

Gordon Davis is an American lawyer who served as the New York City Commissioner of Parks and Recreation from 1978 to 1983 and as president of Lincoln Center in 2001. The Gordon Davis papers (1974-2022) contain his professional and personal files and includes calendars, press files, and promotional materials. There is also significant content related to Davis' father, the anthropologist, Dr. W. Allison Davis. less