Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
9-27-2019
Inclusive Dates--Span
1957-1983
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1958-1970
Scope and Content Note
The James R. Fife Papers contain 1.5 linear feet of materials. The majority of the papers are research materials from a master’s thesis that Christian Education major James Fife started at Abilene Christian College. He was part of the class of 1957 and studied under Carl Spain. The working title for his research was “A History of the Bible Chair Movement Among Churches of Christ.” Fife left Abilene Christian College in 1958 to become the director of the Bible Chair in Tyler, Texas. These papers also include one folder of information about the founding of Mission Journal.
Biographical Note
James R. Fife from Port Arthur, Texas, attended Abilene Christian College beginning in the fall of 1957. He majored in Christian Education and worked closely with Professor Carl Spain. These papers document some of his academic research on the Bible Chair Movement and his involvement with the early stages of Mission Journal.
Donor Note
James R. Fife
Arrangement
Materials are in the order in which they were received. The materials from the 2018 accrual are filed behind the original accession.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for inventory.
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
1.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #241
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [file or folder name], James R. Fife Papers, 1957-1983. Center for Restoration Studies MS #241. 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
Kayla Sanderson, Ron Longwell, Amanda Dietz, Mac Ice
Comments
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