Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
11-9-2018
Inclusive Dates--Span
1927-1970
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1931-1965
Scope and Content Note
A set of sermon notes, clippings, study notes and ephemera collected by James Orville Wilburn over the course of his ministerial career.
Biographical Note
James Orville Wilburn was born March 9, 1905 in Grove County, Kansas. He passed away on September 7, 1970 in Lubbock, Texas. He was a preacher in the Church of Christ and participated in multiple debates, including with Russellites and Jehovah’s Witnesses. He married Frances Mae on September 1, 1930. The couple worked in ministry throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon, California, and Kansas.
Donor Note
Donated by the Wilburn family through James' son Bob.
Arrangement
The materials are in two series and arranged alphabetically. The first series is arranged by topic or subject and contains clippings and ephemera. The second series is arranged by title of the sermon and contains sermon manuscripts and notes. Both series were kept in the original order. Published tracts and booklets were removed and cataloged.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for a folder listing.
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
1.5 linear feet (1 box)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #451
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], James Orville Wilburn Papers, 1927-1970. Center for Restoration Studies MS #451. 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
Rose Garrett, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz
Comments
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