John Parham Lewis Papers, 1926-1985

Creators

John Parham Lewis

Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

2-10-2020

Inclusive Dates--Span

1926-1985

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1926-1985

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains handwritten Bible notes and class outlines, personal correspondence, correspondence with the University of Oklahoma regarding the School of Religion, as well as miscellaneous papers, G.C. Brewer biography and a funeral guestbook. In addition, the collection includes an assortment of Lewis' sermons, notes, newspaper clippings, and letters (arranged by subject), and a scrapbook.

Biographical Note

John Parham Lewis was a Church of Christ preacher and teacher. He began preaching in 1921 at the Grandview Heights Church of Christ in Nashville. In 1948, he became a professor of Bible at Abilene Christian College.

Donor Note

Lewis family

Arrangement

The collection has been arranged by material type.

Content List

Box 1
Handwritten Bible notes and class outlines
Class record books and grades from Lewis’s time teaching English at Abilene Christian College
Scrapbook
Vanderbilt University Commencement Exercises from 1930
A biography of G.C. Brewer
Bible class outlines
Correspondence with the University of
Oklahoma regarding the School of Religion
Notes and papers from Lewis’s research on Schools of Religion at State Universities

Subjects

Churches of Christ -- History -- 20 th century
Churches of Christ -- Texas – Abilene
Manuscripts
Lewis, John Parham, 1903-1985

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

1 linear foot (1 box)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #12

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [file or folder name], John Parham Lewis Papers, 1926-1985. Center for Restoration Studies MS #12. 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

ACU Staff, Kayla Sanderson, Brady Cox, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz

Subjects--Personal Names

Lewis, John Parham, 1903-1985

Description

Finding aid for the John Parham Lewis Papers, 1926-1985.

Comments

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