Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
11-22-2021
Inclusive Dates--Span
1955-2014
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1955-1965
Scope and Content Note
About 100 photographs of the Manhattan Church of Christ, New York City, NY during acquisition of the property, design, and construction. Also includes photographs of church leaders and activities. A CD of digitized materials is included.
Biographical Note
Biographical note excerpted from Dallas Morning News obituary:
“[Joe Carl Nix was] Born on May 13, 1929, went home to a place prepared especially for him on June 17, 2006. Joe was a respected business and church leader, an astute student and teacher of the Bible, and a true intellect possessing clever wit. He was a gentle man, a loving and beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. After a brief illness, he died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. An accomplished genealogist, few probably know that he was invited to join MENSA and voted "Most Versatile Athlete" in college. As described in his own genealogical record, Joe lived his early childhood days in Ethridge, TN. He graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1949 in Business Administration. He was inducted into the Army in 1950 where he was Sergeant Major of the 973rd Engineer Construction Battalion. After military service, he joined The Equitable Life Assurance Society in New York City as Director of Computer Systems for Group Insurance and Annuities. Quickly becoming an expert in the new technology, Joe was an instrumental part of the team that developed the first databases and computer languages for business applications. In 1966, he joined Frito Lay Company in Dallas, TX as Director of Management Information Systems. Later, he became self-employed as a Realtor and investment manager. While in New York, he was a deacon, an elder and Chairman of the Building Committee for the Manhattan Church of Christ. In Dallas, he was a deacon and elder for the Preston Road Church of Christ and involved with the Preston Road School of Preaching. For ten years, he was a member of the Board of Directors of David Lipscomb College. Joe met Carla Sue Rucker in Manhattan. On June 11, 1960, they were married in the garden of her childhood home. In 1965, they returned to Dallas. As the family grew, lasting memories were created at their Colorado mountain cabin and Five Hearts Farm in east Texas. Joe and Carla actively engaged in their young children's activities and most recently by helping John launch an engraving business, supporting Carl's fire department development efforts, and providing keen insight for Rebekah's educational pursuits. An innovative thinker and wise leader, Joe was committed to church, home, and community. He never stopped mentoring his many admirers of all ages.”
Donor Note
Rebekah K. Nix
Arrangement
Materials were kept in the order received.
Content List
[First Folder- Finding Aid]
Folder 1
Smaller photographs and CD
Folder 2
Larger photographs
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
2 folders
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #544
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Joe Carl Nix Papers, 1955-2014. Center for Restoration Studies MS #544. 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
Carisse Berryhill, Amanda Dietz, Mac Ice
Comments
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