Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

11-9-2018

Inclusive Dates--Span

1898-1993

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1898-1993

Scope and Content Note

This collection includes genealogical information, correspondence between Robert D. Smith, Sr., Lula Arrington Smith, and their family members. There are sermons, lessons, ledger books, and poetry authored by Smith. Additionally, there are many photographs, mainly of family members.

Biographical Note

Robert D. Smith, Sr. was a Churches of Christ preacher in Texas for over 50 years. Brother of George Dallas Smith, an uncle of Lawrence Leon Smith, Sr.

Donor Note

Debbie Scully

Arrangement

This collection has been arranged by material type, but the materials remain in the order in which they were received.

Content List


Box 1
[First Folder] Finding Aid
Genealogical information on the Smith family
Correspondence


Box 2
Correspondence
Sermons and lessons written by Robert D. Smith, Sr.
Poetry by Robert D. Smith, Sr.


Box 3

Photographs
Ledger books
Sermon chart with a pointer
Two Bibles and a scrapbook

Subjects

Churches of Christ--Texas

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

3 linear feet (3 boxes)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #466

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

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

Subjects--Personal Names

Woods, Guy; Showalter, G. H. P.

Comments

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