Tillit Sydney Teddlie Papers, 1885-1987

Creators

Tillit Sydney Teddlie

Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

2-17-2020

Inclusive Dates--Span

1885-1987

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1885-1987

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of notes, scripture, and sermon notes.

Biographical Note

Tillit Sidney Teddlie was a singing school teacher, composer, publisher, and minister of the Church of Christ. Teddlie was educated in Southern Development Normal in Waco, Texas, a school for advanced instruction in theory and harmony. He also attended what is now North Texas State University. He composed his first song in 1906. During his lifetime, Teddlie taught singing schools for 61 years, composed 130 songs, published 14 song books, and served as a full-time minister, including the Johnson Street Church of Christ (1945–1951), Central Church of Christ in Greenville, Texas, and Churches of Christ in Ennis, Sulphur Springs, Lone Oak and Quinlan. For two years he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr. while traveling across the country for gospel meetings.

Donor Note

Teddlie family

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by subject and subject material.

Content List

[First Folder] Finding Aid

Folder 1
Copies of the songs "May This My Glory Be," "Sunrise in Glory," and "Lift Your Eyes Upon the Harvest"

Folder 2
Sermon Notes (contains contents of various notebooks)

Subjects

Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century
Churches of Christ -- Texas
Ephemera
Manuscripts
Memorabilia
Sermons

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

0.5 linear feet (1 box)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #29

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [file or folder name], Tillit Sidney Teddlie Papers, 1885-1987. Center for Restoration Studies MS #29. 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

Julia Reid, Beth Purcell, Audrey Schaffner, Amanda Dietz, Mac Ice

Subjects--Personal Names

Teddlie, Tillit Sydney
Cullum, E.G
Carruth, Mrs. Roy

Description

Finding aid for the Tillit Sidney Teddlie Papers, 1885-1987.

Comments

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