Dayries, Provosty Arthur, 1895-1964. Papers, 1938-1961. 2.45 linear feet. Location: 32:136-137. Provosty Arthur Davis served as Superintendent of Police for the New Orleans Police Department from 1954-1960. These papers consist of correspondence, legal documents, statement transcriptions, internal memoranda, published materials, newspapers and clippings created and accumulated by Provosty Arthur Dayries primarily during his leadership role between 1954 and 1961. They concern New Orleans Police Department personnel changes, internal investigations and trials. Mss. 3320.