Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
12-10-2021
Inclusive Dates--Span
1901-1990
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1901-1990
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the manuscript for Burton Coffman’s memoirs. The collection is housed in 1 box.
Biographical Note
James Burton Coffman was a prolific author, teacher, and preacher. He was born in Taylor Co., Tex. in 1905. He attended Abilene High School, and received his B.A. from Abilene Christian College in 1927. He began preaching as an associate minister in Wichita Falls, Tex. in 1930. He spent over 60 years preaching. 30 of these years were spent at two churches: Central Church of Christ in Houston, Tex. and Manhattan Church of Christ in New York City. He retired from preaching in 1971. After he retired, he began composing a line-by-line commentary of the Old and New Testaments. The commentary contains 37 volumes, and was published by ACU press in 1992. Coffman began composing his memoirs in 1990; these were never published.
Donor Note
James Burton Coffman
Arrangement
The collection keeps the creator’s original order. The manuscript is divided into chapters, which are ordered sequentially.
Content List
Box 1
Memoirs I
Memoirs II
Memoirs III
Memoirs IV
Memoirs V
Subjects
Churches of Christ--Texas, Churches of Christ--Texas (Abilene)
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #44
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Burton Coffman Papers, 1901-1990. Center for Restoration Studies MS #44. 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, Amanda Dietz, Brianna Mullins, Mac Ice
Subjects--Personal Names
Coffman, James Burton, 1905-2006
Comments
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