Charles Ready Nichol Papers, 1926-1961

Creators

Charles Ready Nichol

Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

2-28-2020

Inclusive Dates--Span

1926-1961

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1926-1961

Scope and Content Note

This collection includes notes, charts, newspaper clippings, debate materials, and photographs from Charles Ready Nichol.

Biographical Note

Charles Ready Nichol was a Church of Christ minister, debater, and writer. He was born 26 March 1876 near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was educated at the Nashville Bible School, Southwest Kentucky College, Vanderbilt University, and Transylvania University. He married Harriet “Hattie” Thompson Helm in 1896. He began preaching in Woodbury, Tennessee in 1891 and continued his work in numerous other places, often holding protracted meetings. He is perhaps best known for his work with R. L. Whiteside in producing the multi-volume series of Sound Doctrine books. These remain in print and were widely used in Bible classes in Churches of Christ. Nichol often wrote for church papers such as Gospel Advocate and Firm Foundation. He wrote 21 books and in 1948 received an honorary doctor's degree from Abilene Christian College. Nichol died in 1961 and was buried in the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, Texas.

Donor Note

unknown; 2019 acquisition from Mike Tune.

Arrangement

Materials appear to be arranged in the order they were received.

Content List

Box 1
[First Folder] Finding Aid
Russellism envelope
C. R. Nichol- notes
C. R. Nichol- booklist
Annotated copy of Kingdom of God by R. H. Boll
Notebook including debate notes and charts
Additional debate notes

Subjects

Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century
Manuscripts

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

0.45 linear feet (1 box)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #345

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [file or folder name], Charles Ready Nichol Papers, 1926-1961. Center for Restoration Studies MS #345. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.

Use Restrictions

Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.

Processing Status

Processed

Finding Aid created by

Sarah Dannemiller, Amanda Dietz

Description

Finding aid for the Charles Ready Nichol Papers, 1926-1961.

Comments

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