Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
1-30-2025
Inclusive Dates--Span
1980-2023
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1990s-2010s
Scope and Content Note
One box of records of Don Williams’ correspondence with Landon Saunders, as well as personal notes, sermon notes, and publications from Saunders.
Biographical Note
Biographical note below excerpted from ACU Notable Alumni Page:
Former president and CEO of Trammell Crow Co. and founder of Foundation for Community Empowerment, a nonprofit that helps revitalize low-income neighborhoods in Dallas. He has served as a director of Belo Corp., on the Dean’s Council of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and on the boards of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, Abilene Christian University, the Hoblitzelle Foundation, and Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology.
Abilene Christian University. (n.d.). Notable alumni. Abilene Christian University. Retrieved January 30, 2025, from https://acu.edu/about/notable-alumni/
Donor Note
J. McDonald "Don" Williams
Arrangement
The processors retained the original order as received. The processor used the folder titles already in place by the donor. The collection begins with papers about Heartbeat Ministries, then sermons and notes on various topics, personal papers, photocopies of many documents, and published materials. Many folders contain organization notes from the donor.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
1.5 linear feet (1 box)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #598
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], J. McDonald “Don” Williams papers, 1980-2023. Center for Restoration Studies MS #598. 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
Emily Thompson, Joel Childers
Creative Commons License
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