Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
10-12-2022
Inclusive Dates--Span
1950-2011
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1950-2011
Scope and Content Note
The personal papers of Thomas Langford, minister among Churches of Christ, educator at Texas Tech and elder at the Quaker Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas. Includes personal papers correspondence, notes, ACU papers, and essays. Also included is an autobiography. The collection also includes cassette tapes, sermons, and the "Concourse to Study Unity" (held in Denver, CO July 1962, known as The Denver Meeting).
Biographical Note
The following biographical note is excerpted from Langford’s obituary:
“LANGFORD - Dr. Thomas A., of Lubbock, departed this life on May 2, 2008, at the age of 77 years. He was born on October 20, 1930 to Homer and Nettie Langford. On August 7, 1953 Dr. Langford married Nellie Jo Cunningham in Dexter, NM. After completing the Kerrville Bible Training Work, he went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree from the University of California at Riverside, his Master's Degree from Texas Tech, and his Doctoral Degree from Texas Christian University. Dr. Langford was an ordained minister, a Professor of English Literature at Texas Tech and an Associate Dean and Dean of the Graduate School at Texas Tech. He was a member of the Quaker Avenue Church of Christ.”
Dr. Thomas A. Langford obituary, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tulsaworld/name/thomas-langford-obituary?id=27366716
Donor Note
David Langford
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by material type.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.
Boxes 1-10: personal papers, correspondence, notes, ACU papers, and essays
Box 10: papers and autobiography
Box 11: personal papers and cassette tapes
Box 12: sermons
Box 13: Concourse to Study Unity
Subjects
Churches of Christ--Texas
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
18.5 linear feet (13 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #189
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Thomas A. Langford Papers, 1950-2011. Center for Restoration Studies MS #189. 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
Audrey Schaffner, Ron Longwell, James Bridwell, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz, Avery Reinoehl
Subjects--Personal Names
Langford, Thomas
Comments
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