Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
4-3-2025
Inclusive Dates--Span
1932-1935
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1932-1935
Scope and Content Note
2 scrapbooks containing various articles, some authored by Gene B. Shelburne, Jr.
Biographical Note
Gene B. Shelburne, Jr. was born on Jan. 15, 1913, in Runnels County, near Hatchel, Texas, the oldest of four children born to George and Velma Shelburne. He graduated from high school in Stanton, Texas, and was valedictorian of his 1935 class at Abilene Christian University. While there he edited the campus newspaper, "The Optimist," led a winning debate team, and broadcast sports events for a local radio station. By this time he had already begun what turned into an almost 70-year career as a gospel preacher. June 15, 1934, he married Wilma Jean Key at Robert Lee, Texas. Their union was blessed with the birth of five children: G.B. III (“B.”), Gene Paul, Ruth Ann, Curtis Kline and James Leonard (“Jim”). All the boys became ministers and Ruth Ann became an educator and social worker.
In Loving Memory of G. B. Shelburne, Jr. http://www.shelburnes.com/in-loving-memory-of-g.b.-shelburne--jr..html
Donor Note
unknown
Arrangement
The processors retained the original order as received.
Content List
[First Folder] Finding Aid
2 scrapbooks containing various articles (2 folders)
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
3 folders, this collection is housed in the small manuscripts filing cabinet
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #584
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], Gene B. Shelburne, Jr. Papers, 1932-1935. Center for Restoration Studies MS #584. 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
Erica Pye, Mac Ice