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
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Robert D. and Lula Smith Papers, 1898-1993. Center for Restoration Studies MS #466. 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
Subjects--Personal Names
Woods, Guy; Showalter, G. H. P.
Comments
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