James Lacy Lovell Papers, 1930-1995

Creators

James Lacy Lovell

Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

2-12-2020

Inclusive Dates--Span

1930-1995

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1960-1984

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains some of the personal and professional papers of James Lacy Lovell. This includes correspondence, financial records, and photographs which outline Lovell's involvement in missions, Pepperdine College, World Bible School, religious publications, and other charitable endeavors. These papers also reflect Lovell's active correspondence with his peers. The collection is housed in 44 boxes.

Biographical Note

James Lovell was a prolific author and editor of religious publications. He served as editor for the following publications: Action, Colorado Christian, West Coast Christian, California Christian, and Hogan's Helper. Lovell also wrote regularly for Gospel Broadcast and edited and published "History of the Churches of Christ in California." He served on the Board of Trustees for Pepperdine College for 35 years and was active in missions and World Bible School.

Donor Note

James Lacy Lovell family

Arrangement

The collection appears to have kept the creator's original order, which is loosely arranged by subject.

Content List

This collection is housed in 44 boxes and contains 7 series. The series, listed below, were not created by the original processor:

[First Folder] Finding Aid

Series I: World Bible School
Correspondence
Photographs
Informational documents

Series II: Pepperdine College/University
Correspondence
Financial Documents
Board of Trustees Minutes
Science Center and Museum of Construction Documents

Series III: Missionary Documents
Correspondence
Missions Reports
Photographs

Series IV: Religious Publications
Correspondence
Financial Documents
Issues of the Publications

Series V: Personal Papers
Correspondence
Financial Documents
Photographs
Diaries
Physical Objects

Series VI: Church Histories
Correspondence
Research
Photographs

Series VII: Books, Pamphlets, and Tracts

Subjects

Pepperdine University
Christian education
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century
Churches of Christ -- Periodicals
Churches of Christ -- California
Education, higher -- Texas -- Abilene
Lovell, James Lacy, 1896-1984
Boone, Pat, 1934-
Lemmons, Reuel, 1912-1989
World Bible School
Audiocassettes
Clipping
Correspondence
Diaries
Manuscripts
Minutes
Newsletters
Periodicals
Sermons

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

22 linear feet (44 boxes)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #14

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [file or folder name], James Lacy Lovell Papers, 1896-1984. Center for Restoration Studies MS #14. 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, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz

Subjects--Personal Names

Lovell, James Lacy, 1896-1984
Boone, Pat, 1934-
Lemmons, Reuel, 1912-1989

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