Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
9-13-2019
Inclusive Dates--Span
1923-2017
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1964-2004
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes correspondence, presentations, research, and reviews from Harrell’s academic career. Additionally, there are correspondence and reports regarding his work with Churches of Christ.
Biographical Note
David Edwin Harrell, Jr., was born on February 22, 1930, in Jacksonville, FL. He received a B.A. (1954) from David Lipscomb College, and an M.A. (1958) and Ph.D. (1962) from Vanderbilt University. Harrell served as a professor of history at numerous American universities (1961-2004), finishing his teaching career at Auburn University (1990- 2004). Additionally, he served as a Fulbright Lecturer in India (1976-1977), and as the Director of the American Studies Research Centre in Hyderabad, India (1993-1995). Harrell is a noted social historian of American religious history. His research interests included the Stone-Campbell Movement, Pentecostal traditions, the southern black and white sectarian tradition, and twentieth century American Christianity. Additionally, he wrote biographies of Oral Roberts, Pat Robertson, and Homer Hailey.
Donor Note
David Edwin Harrell, Jr.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Subjects
Harrell, David Edwin, 1930-
Churches of Christ
Stone-Campbell Movement
Restoration Movement
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
15.25 linear feet (32 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #467
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [file or folder name], David Edwin Harrell, Jr. Papers, 1923-2017. Center for Restoration Studies MS #467. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Use Restrictions
Materials are housed in the Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library, Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and are non-circulating. Access is available during normal business hours; prior appointments are preferred.
This collection includes records which have been restricted to protect personal identifying information and other privacy concerns. Restricted materials are typically noted as [restricted] in the finding aid folder title. Restrictions in this collection will expire 1 February 2027.
Processing Status
Processed
Finding Aid created by
Brady Cox, Amanda Dietz, Sarah Dillinger, Mac Ice, and Jeaniece Silas
Subjects--Personal Names
Harrell, David Edwin, 1930-
Included in
Biblical Studies Commons, Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, Ethics in Religion Commons, Higher Education Commons, History of Christianity Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, Practical Theology Commons, Religious Education Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
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