Reverend Dr. Clarice M. Bowman papers, 1928-1931
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Summary
- Creator:
- Bowman, Clarice Margarette, 1910-
- Abstract:
- Reverend Clarice M. Bowman, a Duke alumnus, served in several student religious volunteer organizations during her time as a student. She was one of the first women to receive a degree from the School of Religion. The collection includes printed material and form letters concerning student organizations. The collection ranges in date from 1928-1931.
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
500 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.30.01.0002
- University Archives Record Group:
- 30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals
Background
- Scope and content:
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Contains primarily printed material and form letters concerning the Student Volunteer Movement, the YWCA, other related religious organizations, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. As a Duke student, Rev. Bowman was active in North Carolina chapters of these movements, and the papers provide information regarding student religious life and activity in the period. The collection ranges in date from 1928-1931.
- Biographical / historical:
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Rev. Dr. Clarice M. Bowman was a woman of the clergy. She graduated with B.A., B.D. and A.M. degrees from Duke University and was the Jonathan Fisher Professor Emeritus at Bangor Theological Seminary. She was one of the first women to receive a degree from the Duke School of Religion when she graduated in 1933. Bowman received the Divinity School's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1984. She died in 1998.
- Acquisition information:
- The Reverend Dr. Clarice M. Bowman papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1973.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Aaron Bluitt, November 2006
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, June 2007
Accession A73-150 is described in this finding aid.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Subjects:
- College students -- North Carolina -- Religious life -- 1928-1931
Duke University -- Religious activities
Methodist Episcopal Church. Board of Foreign Missions - Names:
- Duke University -- History -- 20th century
Duke University. Divinity School
Duke University. School of Religion
Bowman, Clarice Margarette, 1910-
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[Identification of item], Reverend Dr. Clarice M. Bowman Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.