Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
12-14-2023
Inclusive Dates--Span
1937-2005
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1960-1995
Scope and Content Note
The Bailey papers contain sermons notes and materials reflective of the breadth of his preaching career. It also contains materials collected by or presented to Bailey. Most of the materials are paper-based, but there are a number of cassette tapes and other media types.
Biographical Note
The following biographical note is adapted from George Bailey's obituary, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/abilene-tx/george-bailey-7642045 Accessed 8 December 2023.
George W. Bailey, 95, passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017. He is survived by his son, Philip (Gaye) Bailey; daughter-in-law, Jill (Phil) Hoebelheinrich; grandchildren, David Todd (Lisa) Bailey; Will (Ani) Bailey; Kimber (Ryan) Scott; Caleb (Tara) Bailey; Ben (Lyric) Bailey; Kenzie (Danny) Wilson; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bailey was preceded by his wife of sixty-eight years, Ela Beth, and eldest son, David.
Born April 3, 1922 in Ola, TX, Mr. Bailey began preaching at age fourteen. He attended Freed-Hardeman College, Southwestern Oklahoma State, University of New Mexico and Abilene Christian College. For more than fifty years, Mr. Bailey was an influential preaching minister and touched thousands of lives serving churches in Oklahoma, New York, New Mexico and Texas as well as traveling extensively and preaching in campaigns all over the world on six continents including a rare privilege preaching in Russia in 1958. He was a guest speaker at the 1964 World's Fair in New York City. For three years, Mr. Bailey was a regular speaker on Herald of Truth radio & television, a staff writer for three Christian publications, and an author.
Donor Note
G. Philip Bailey
Arrangement
The processors retained the original order as received.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder-level inventory.
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
6 linear feet (4 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #592
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], George Willis Bailey Papers, 1937-2005. Center for Restoration Studies MS #592. 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, Mac Ice, Emma Boerm
Description
Finding aid for the George Willis Bailey Papers.