Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
1-24-2020
Inclusive Dates--Span
1915-2010
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1960-1990
Scope and Content Note
These papers document the award of the Grover C. Morlan Medal from the early 1970s through the early 1990s. There are also photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and subject files related to the Morlan and Gray families.
Biographical Note
G. C. and Alma (Adams) Morlan worked at Abilene Christian College as faculty members. G. C. Morlan began teaching in 1918 in the education department and in 1922 chaired the Education and Psychology department. Alma Morlan was the founding Home Economics Department Chair and served as the sponsor to the social club, Cadettes.
G. C. and Alma had four children: G. C. Morlan, Jr. (ACC ‘39), Alice Alene Floyd (ACC ‘42), Barbara Morlan Gray (ACC ‘45), and John Morlan (ACC ‘52). The materials in this collection were donated by John Gray, son of Barbara Morlan Gray and C. G. Gray.
C. G. Gray and Barbara Morlan Gray were married in 1951. Barbara’s career in education included teaching in public schools, serving as an assistant registrar, and then in 1981 joining the ACU faculty. She continued in the General Studies program until she retired in 1993. C. G. Gray served the university as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs and was heavily involved in strategic planning for the university.
[Information for this biographical note drawn from the Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Morlan Endowed Scholarship Fund page and ACU Remembers: Barbara Gray from ACU Today.]
Donor Note
C. G. Gray via John Gray
Arrangement
The original order of the materials was maintained as much as possible. There are binders documenting the Grover C. Morlan Medal Awards that are arranged in chronological order. There are also folders documenting biographical information about the Morlan and Gray families including correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, photographs, and other memorabilia.
Content List
Box 1
[First Folder] Finding Aid
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1972
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1973
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1974
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1975
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1976
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1977
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1978
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1979
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1980
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1981
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1982
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1983
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1985
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1986
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1986-1087
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1988
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1989
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1990
Grover C. Morlan Medal Award Dinner notebook, 1991
Morlan Awards
Report on Grover C. Morlan Loan Fund
Abilene Christian University Golden Anniversary Reunion, class of 1945
A-Club
School publications
After school Bible reading program, 2010
Family photographs
Barbara Jeanne Gray (1 of 3)
Barbara Jeanne Gray (2 of 3)
Barbara Jeanne Gray (3 of 3)
Home economics binder
Clippings about Abilene Christian
Correspondence, flyers, bulletins
Faculty Wives Directory
Five cassette tapes
Box 2 [oversize]
Grover C. Morlan Medal plaque
Various Grover C. Morlan Medal medals
Matted photograph of the Grace Museum, N. 1st Street entrance, early 1940s
Pepperdine College five year service award plaque
Paul Harris Fellow award
1972 Century Club artwork
Photograph of Edmund Abslom and Alice Adams, parents of Alma Adams Morlan
World War II newspaper clippings
Full issue of the Abilene Reporter News, 1951
Various pins and rings from different societies and occasions
Limited edition commemorative plate for the 75th anniversary of Abilene Christian University
Commemorative plate from the Abilene Christian College Home Economics Department, first edition 1966
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century
Churches of Christ -- Texas – Abilene
Manuscripts
Abilene Christian University
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
2.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #502
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Morlan and Gray Family Papers, 1915-2020. Center for Restoration Studies MS #502. 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
Amanda Dietz
Included in
Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, Higher Education Commons
Comments
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