Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
4-13-2023
Inclusive Dates--Span
1960s
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1960s
Scope and Content Note
Three boxes of reels David Henry Bobo sermons at Fountain Square Church of Christ in Indianapolis, Indiana. These reels were donated by Terry Gardner who obtained them from the Paul Sommer family, who were members at the Fountain Square church. Bobo is likely the speaker on most if not all of the reels. Some reels retain the handwritten labels with sermon titles and dates.
Biographical Note
David Henry Bobo was born in 1910 in Alabama. He attended David Lipscomb College from 1929-1933. He then worked with Churches of Christ throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Indiana. He married Madolin Davis (1915-1985) and the two had a daughter in 1938. He began working with the Fountain Square Church of Christ in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1950 where he served until his death in 1985.
Donor Note
Gift from Terry Gardner who obtained them from Paul Sommer family; additional accession from Terry Gardner via Anna Sommer and K. Friberg
Content List
Boxes 1, 2, and 3
[First Folder] Finding Aid
Six-inch magnetic tape audio reels. Some reels retain the handwritten labels indicating speaker, sermon titles, and date.
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century Churches of Christ -- Indiana Manuscripts Sermons Bobo, David Henry (1910-1985)
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
4.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #519
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], David Henry Papers, 1960s. Center for Restoration Studies MS #519. 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
Mac Ice, Avery Reinoehl, Brianna Mullins, Amanda Dietz, and Ashlen Planes
Comments
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