In 1938, Wm. H. Anglin published an Album Representative of Laurel's Official, Financial, Professional and Business Interests. In it is the following entry:

DONALDSON, DeWITT--Born in Laurel, Md., May 9, 1900. Educated in public schools. Received B. S. degree from University of Maryland. His first business was electrical contracting, which he still follows. In 1931, after working four years with the late E. N. Fisher, he passed the State examination and was duly awarded a license to follow the profession of funeral director, which he has been doing for the past few years. He is a quiet, unassuming young man, believes he knows his business, gives service when it is needed most, and is available at all times. His phone is Laurel 17-J.