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Inventory of the Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947

Abstract

Dr. Allen Godbey was a Professor of Old Testament History at Duke University from 1926-1932.

The collection contains letters and self-published printed material. The material ranges in date from 1926-1947.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Godbey, Allen Howard, 1864-1948.
Title: Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.3 Linear Feet, 250 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Collection Overview

Contains letters and self-published printed materials. Material ranges in date from 1926-1947.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

Collection is open for research.

In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.

Use Restrictions

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Contents of the Collection

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Letters and papers, including "Open Letters," 1931-1942

Box 1

Correspondence, 1931-1947

Box 1

Correspondence, 1926-1931

Box 1

Historical Note

Dr. Allen Godbey was born November 21, 1864 in Cooper County, Missouri. He received an A. M. degree in 1883 from Morrisville College and his Ph.D. from Chicago University in 1905. Dr. Godbey came to Duke University in the fall of 1926 as a scholar and teacher of Old Testament history in the School of Religion. Gradually, there developed a serious amount of friction between him and the rest of the faculty of the School. In January 1932, under the unanimous urging of that faculty, President Few and the Board of Trustees acted to remove Dr. Godbey from his position. These papers give a detailed accounting of the affair and include Dr. Godbey's long and self-serving "Open Letters" that he published in his own behalf. He died May 8, 1948 in Boston, MA after being struck by a truck.