This section gathers ongoing research on the life and work of Sonia H. Davis. Each piece draws from primary sources and historical context. The essays may be read in the order of publication below, or by category: Research · Primary Sources · Amateur Journalism · Visual Archive · Projects
Sonia’s Uncles: The Haft Family in Liverpool
In this final post of the site, I trace the lives of Harris and Joseph Haft in Liverpool, drawing from census records, family accounts, and archival sources to reconstruct their place within Sonia’s early family history.
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Sonia H. Davis in the Press: A Documentary Record (Part II)
The concluding installment of the two-part documented record of every available newspaper reference to Sonia.
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Sonia H. Greene in the Press: A Documentary Record
The first installment of a two-part documented record of every available newspaper reference to Sonia.
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2026: New Year, New Way of Scholarship
In the first post of the year, I explain what is next for The Papers of Sonia H. Davis.
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Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025?
It’s that wonderful time of the year, in which I reflect on what has been accomplished in Sonia scholarship.
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The Historical Researcher
In this unique post, I delve into Sonia’s time as a historical researcher, and share her actual research.
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Florence Carol Greene
We know Sonia H. Davis, but do we really know who Florence Carol Greene is?
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The Milliner and the Spy
In this whopping 79 minute post, I focus on the incredible friendship of Sonia H. Davis and the Korean spy, Kilsoo K. Haan.
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“My Dear Mrs. Greene” — His Letters to Sonia (Part II)
In Part II of “His Letters to Sonia”, we learn about the correspondence between Alfred Galpin and Sonia.
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“Dear Mrs. Greene” – His Letters to Sonia (Part I)
In part one of “His Letters to Sonia”, I focus on the correspondence between Samuel Loveman and Sonia H. Davis.
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“What is this Phenomenon?”
In the wake of the latest eBay listing of an original Sonia manuscript, I analyze “The Psychic Phenomenon of Love”, and try to make sense of Sonia’s value.
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Two are One: Mrs. H.P. Lovecraft (100th Anniversary)
“Howard Phillips Lovecraft and Sonia Haft Greene announce their marriage on Monday the third of March, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four.”
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An Analysis on the Book Reviews: Amos Fortune and Phillis Wheatley
For Black History Month, I analyze two book reviews by Sonia on Amos Fortune and Phillis Wheatley, and their historical significance during the time she wrote them.
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Laya Machat-Smyth (Revisited)
For the first post of 2024, we are revisiting Sonia’s friendship with Laya Machat-Smyth.
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Remembering Sonia H. Davis: A Year in Review
For this month’s post, we remember Sonia’s passing and ultimate legacy.
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Madam Hagadorn—The Finest Milliner in Town.
For this month’s post, we learn about the woman who taught Sonia the millinery trade.
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