Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
11-9-2018
Inclusive Dates--Span
1936-1989
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1965-1989
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes term papers, research reports, journal articles, surveys, correspondence, pamphlets, and presentations.
Biographical Note
Burl Edward “B. E.” Davis was a professor of Communication at Abilene Christian University from 1969. Burl Edward Davis married Frances Dawn Bartlett Davis on February 22, 1952. The couple had four children, Kathy, Kay, Phyllis, and Mike. Burl Edward Davis passed away on May 21, 1998.
Donor Note
unknown
Arrangement
With the exception of some duplicate materials that have been paired together in Series I, the papers remain in the order in which Davis left the folders in his filing cabinets. The papers are arranged into six series: Series I: Religious Research Reports; Series II: International Radio Station Information; Series III: General Communication Research; Series IV: World Christian Broadcasting Corporation Materials; Series V: Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty (RFE-RL) Reports; Series VI: Miscellaneous.
Content List
Series I: Religious Research Reports
Series II: International Radio Station Information
Series III: General Communication Research
Series IV: World Christian Broadcasting Corporation Materials
Series V: Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty (RFE-RL) Reports
Series VI: Miscellaneous
See PDF finding aid for folder listing
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
48 linear feet (48 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #450
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Burl Edward Davis Papers, 1936-1989. Center for Restoration Studies MS #450. 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
Brady Cox, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz
Comments
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