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James Wheeler Davidson (14 June 1872 – 18 July 1933) was an American-born Canadian businessman, diplomat, explorer, journalist, and philanthropist. He is remembered for writing The Island of Formosa, Past and Present (1903), a book on the history of Taiwan.
The impact of James Wheeler Davidson on the internationalization of Rotary was, and remains, remarkable. His earlier experiences as an adventurer, a Far East journalist, war correspondent, and US Consul General in Shanghai and help prevent armed conflict before returning to North America to return to business.
Mar 19, 2018 · James Wheeler Davidson spent a decade in Taiwan and East Asia from about 1895 to 1905. He witnessed the rise and fall of the Republic of Formosa and accompanied Japanese forces as they took control of Taiwan.
Experienced adventurer James Wheeler Davidson was instrumental in expanding Rotary to other countries in the early years, embarking on journeys to distant lands that resulted in the chartering of 23 clubs in 12 countries from Greece to Thailand.
The fonds consists of newsclippings and biographical information; the Davidson family guest book (1923-1972); family photographs; and photographs o...
Scope and content. File contains a items removed from a binder created after JWD’s death which relate to his life and death. The records were removed from the binder for conservation reasons. A photocopy of how the material was presented in the binder is included in the file.
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James Wheeler Davidson, journalist, businessman, and Arctic explorer, traveled to Taiwan as a correspondent dedicated to providing an alternative perspective on the First Sino-Japanese War, which spanned 1894-1895.
