Foldered & Finished: John W. Goodwin Papers

The John W. Goodwin Papers are ready for researchers. An updated finding aid and digitized selections from the collection are now available on DigitalCommons@ACU.

First page of “Encouragement” sermon notes, box 1, John Goodwin Papers, 1948-1979. Center for Restoration Studies MS #8. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives,, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX

John Goodwin began preaching in the Churches of Christ in 1948. Before he began preaching, he worked as sales manager for Holsum Baking Co., Corpus Christi, Texas.

First page of “For the People had a Mind to Work” sermon outline, box 1, John Goodwin Papers, 1948-1979. Center for Restoration Studies MS #8. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives,, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX

The collection contains the sermon notes and outlines of John W. Goodwin. The collection is housed in five boxes and one series.

Foldered & Finished: Fifth & Beechwood Church of Christ (Pittsburgh, PA) Records

The Fifth & Beechwood Church of Christ Records are ready for researchers. An updated finding aid and digitized selections from the collection are now available on DigitalCommons@ACU.

Notarized document from Trustees of the Church of Christ of Pittsburgh, Series II: Correspondence/Business, Fifth and Beechwood Church of Christ Records, 1931-1972. Center for Restoration Studies MS #7. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.

This record group contains correspondence giving insight into the churches in Pennsylvania and the northeast in the 20th century. The collection contains letters, legal documents, binders, a list of new converts, and papers concerning elder selection.

Letter from Oakland Church of Christ to Cled E. Wallace, Series II: Correspondence/Business, Fifth and Beechwood Church of Christ Records, 1931-1972. Center for Restoration Studies MS #7. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.

The Fifth and Beechwood Church of Christ was formerly known as the Oakland Church of Christ and is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Additional resources with connections to Pennsylvania from ACU Special Collections and Archives:

  • 56th Street Church of Christ, “56th Street Church of Christ (Philadelphia, PA) Collection, 1888-2016” (2018). Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids.
  • Kelton Church of Christ, “Kelton, Pennsylvania. Church of Christ Church Record Book 1838-1873.” (1873). Stone-Campbell Books.
  • Vandivier, John (JW) W., “John W. (J.W.) Vandivier Collection, 1850-1927” (2018). Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids.

Foldered & Finished: George Douglas Papers

The George Douglas Papers are ready for researchers. An updated finding aid and digitized selections from the collection are now available on DigitalCommons@ACU.

Photocopy of endorsement from congregation at Sylvana Church for George Douglas, 1883, box 1, George Douglas Papers, 1830-1939. Center for Restoration Studies MS #5. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.

George Douglas served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Photocopy of sermon notes of L. Douglas, 1883, box 1, George Douglas Papers, 1830-1939. Center for Restoration Studies MS #5. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.

These papers contain photocopies of documents belonging to George Douglas, including a Civil War journal describing the battle of Sabine Pass, Texas, a land grant certificate from the governor of Texas, and two photographs of Douglas. Also included are photocopies of the day book of Nathaniel Lynn Douglas beginning in 1830, loan and legal papers for the Douglas family, and correspondence between Douglas family members.

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