Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
1-4-2021
Inclusive Dates--Span
1825-2013
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1830-2000
Scope and Content Note
The Charlie H. Marler Papers include 11 boxes of materials documenting his work as a journalist, professor, and church member. The papers include his extensive research files on Frank Grimes and Alexander Campbell, among others. Dr. Marler’s involvement in University Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, and West Islip in New York are also represented in these papers. Finally, there are teaching materials and campus involvement documents from events such as the Abilene Christian University Centennial included in Dr. Marler’s papers.
Biographical Note
Dr. Charlie Marler is professor emeritus of journalism and mass communication who taught full-time at ACU from 1955-2003, one of the longest tenures for a faculty member in his alma mater’s history. (Biographical note from ACU Today website: acu.today/author/marlerc/ )
Donor Note
Charles H. Marler
Arrangement
The Charlie Marler Papers are arranged into five series: Research, Journalism, Church, Abilene Christian University, and Oversized Materials. Box 10 contains grade books which are restricted because they contain private information.
Content List
Series I: Research
Subseries A. Frank Grimes
Subseries B. Alexander Campbell's 1847 tour of Scotland
Subseries C. General Research
Series II: Journalism
Series III: Church
Subseries A. West Islip
Subseries B. University Church of Christ, Abilene, Texas
Series IV: Abilene Christian University
Series V: Oversized Materials
Series VI: Track and Field Research
Series VII: Miscellaneous Files
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century
Churches of Christ -- Texas -- Abilene
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
24 linear feet (16 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #123
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Charles H. Marler Papers, 1825-2013. Center for Restoration Studies MS #123. 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, Mac Ice, Longwell, Mendoza, Winters, Reid, Darren Hagood, Stephens
Comments
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