Reavis Family Collection

Content Description

Drury Webster (D. W.) Reavis was born July 30, 1853, at Leesville, Mo., and died March 28, 1939, at Takoma Park, Maryland. His wife is Evelyn Gertrude Reavis. D. W. Reavis is best known as a promoter of religious liberty and as a circulation manager for Seventh-day Adventist magazines. He worked against Sunday laws in the 1890s, and in 1901 joined the Review and Herald Publishing Association where he remained until his retirement in 1933. At the Review and Herald he served as the manager of the Circulation Department promoting the circulation of magazines. This collection consists of diaries and some family items, such as letters, a book of addresses, small books of account, and Evelyn Reavis’ photographs.

Acquisition Type

Transfer

Provenance

This collection originally was held by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. In 2004 their historical library was given to the Andrews University Center for Adventist Research. Along with other materials, the Reavis Family materials came to the Center.

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Use Restrictions

All users of this collection are required to completer the “Application to Use Unpublished Records,” and to observe the regulation specified in the “Patron Agreement” and “Researcher’s Code of Conduct.” All records in this collection are open and available for research. Citation for this collection: Box ___ Folder___, Reavis Family Collection (collection 279), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan.