MenuInventory of the Robert Grady Dawson Papers, 1906-1994
Abstract
Duke University graduate and Methodist clergyman in N.C.
Collection consists chiefly of papers documenting Dawson's studies at Duke University's Divinity School, and his professional life as a minister in the Methodist Church. Included are subject files; many sermon texts; correspondence; family history; appointment books; an account book; papers written by Dawson as a student in the Duke University Divinity School, including a B.D. thesis; and an ordination certificate.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Dawson, Robert Grady.
- Title
- Robert Grady Dawson Papers, 1906-1994
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 9.3 Linear Feet, Approximately 3600 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The Robert Grady Dawson Papers span the years 1906-1994, and consist chiefly of papers documenting Dawson's studies at Duke University's Divinity School, where he graduated in 1930, and his professional life thereafter as a minister in the Methodist Church. Included are alphabetically arranged subject files; many folders of sermon texts; correspondence; family history; appointment books; an account book; papers written by Dawson as a student in the Duke University Divinity School, including a B.D. thesis; and an ordination certificate.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
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Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Robert Grady Dawson Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Provenance
The Robert Grady Dawson Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift. Date unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Paula Jeannet, March 1999
Encoded by Walt Evans, May 2001
This collection is minimally processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.