MenuInventory of the Charles Alexander Long Papers, 1889-1979 and undated
Abstract
Methodist clergyman, missionary, and educator, of Ardmore, Oklahoma
Chiefly personal and family correspondence concerning the work of Long and his wife, Lucy Maie (York) Long, as Methodist missionaries in Brazil (1911-1952), where he was also an official and teacher at Granbery Institute, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Correspondents include Bishop César Dacorso Filho, John Monroe Moore, and Hugh Clarence Tucker in Brazil, and evangelist Davidson Victor York in the U.S. Other materials include writings, sermon notes, photographs, manuscript volumes, and printed materials, almost all relating to Long's activities in Brazil. Additions in the 1980s were processed separately from the main collection, and some unprocessed materials remain..
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Long, Charles Alexander
- Title
- Charles Alexander Long Papers, 1889-1979 and undated
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 11 Linear Feet, 8,273 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The Charles Alexander Long Papers span the years 1879-1989, with most of the materials dating from the twentieth century. The largest group of materials consists of personal and family correspondence concerning the work of Long and his wife, Lucy Maie (York) Long, as Methodist missionaries in Brazil (1911-1952), where he was also an official and teacher at Granbery Institute, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Correspondents include Bishop César Dacorso Filho, John Monroe Moore, and Hugh Clarence Tucker in Brazil, and evangelist Davidson Victor York in the U.S. Other materials include writings, sermon notes, photographs, manuscript volumes, and printed materials such as clippings, almost all relating to Long's activities in Brazil. Additions in the 1980s were processed separately from the main collection, and some unprocessed materials remain.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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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
Browse List of Series
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Expand AllCorrespondence Series, 1892-1970 and undated
Miscellaneous Papers Series
Writings Series
Printed Material Series
Pictures Series
Miscellaneous papers (box 49) and account and memoranda books (box 50), some with Methodist Church tithing information, dating to Long's time in Brazil, 1920s-1940s; also, a 1906 yearbook from the Centenary Female College in Cleveland, Tennessee (Box 50).
Additions (1980), 1889-1979 and undated
Subject Headings
- Filho, César Dacorso.
- Moore, John M. (John Monroe), 1867-1948.
- Tucker, Hugh C. (Hugh Clarence), 1857-1956.
- York, Davidson Victor.
- Granbery Institute (Juiz de Fora, Brazil).
- Methodist Church--Brazil.
- Methodist Church--Missions.
- Missions--Brazil.
- Schools--Brazil--Juiz de Fora.
- Women missionaries--Brazil.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Charles Alexander Long Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Provenance
The Charles Alexander Long Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift from 1969-1986.
Processing Information
Processed by Rubenstein Library staff
Encoded by Ted Holt and Paula Jeannet Mangiafico, May 2008
Accessions received from 1969-1986 are described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.