Robert Grady Dawson papers, 1906-1994

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Summary

Creator:
Dawson, Robert Grady
Abstract:
Duke University graduate and Methodist clergyman in N.C. Collection consists chiefly of papers documenting Dawson's studies at Duke University's Divinity School, and his professional life as a minister in the Methodist Church. Included are subject files; many sermon texts; correspondence; family history; appointment books; an account book; papers written by Dawson as a student in the Duke University Divinity School, including a B.D. thesis; and an ordination certificate. There is one file folder of legal papers and photographs documenting the Howland-Dawson Gardens Endowment for the Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
Extent:
9.4 Linear Feet
3647 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00295

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert Grady Dawson Papers span the years 1906-1994, and consist chiefly of papers documenting Dawson's studies at Duke University's Divinity School, where he graduated in 1930, and his professional life thereafter as a minister in the Methodist Church. Included are alphabetically arranged subject files; many folders of sermon texts; correspondence; family history; appointment books; an account book; papers written by Dawson as a student in the Duke University Divinity School, including a B.D. thesis; and an ordination certificate. There is one file folder of legal papers and photographs documenting the Howland-Dawson Gardens Endowment for the Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Acquisition information:
The Robert Grady Dawson Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift. Initial gift date unknown, addition in 2013.
Processing information:

Processed by Paula Jeannet, March 1999

Encoded by Walt Evans, May 2001

Guide updated to reflect addtion 2013-0167 by Alice Poffinberger, February 2014

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[Identification of item], Robert Grady Dawson Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University