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We\u2019ve been busy writing finding aids for recent acquisitions and revising finding aids for sets of papers already in our holdings. You can browse all of our collections on DigitalCommons<\/a>. See something below that piques your interest or could be useful for your research?\u00a0Get in touch<\/a>\u00a0and let us know what you\u2019re thinking about; we\u2019d love to help!<\/p>\n

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William Frasier “Bill” Nash Papers, 1983-2003, MS#100 [Revised Finding Aid]<\/strong><\/a>
\nWilliam Frasier \u201cBill\u201d Nash was born in Highland Park, Michigan on September 29, 1933. He moved to Abilene in 1972 and was heavily involved in the community. He was the special needs and benevolence minister at the Highland Church of Christ and was involved in ministries such as Winter Wonderland, Wheelchair Ministry, and Moms Meals. Bill Nash passed away on July 27, 2009. Personal papers and files donated by Bill Nash, Associate Minister at the Highland Church of Christ in Abilene. Contains newspapers, bulletins, and various teaching material. Also includes lessons, essays, and correspondence by or pertaining to Bill Nash.<\/p>\n

Edith Winifred Burgess Emett Papers, 1933-1934, MS#395 [Revised Finding Aid]<\/strong><\/a>
\nEdith Winifred Burgess Emett (November 24, 1912-April 28, 1996) was a student at Abilene Christian College in the 1930s. This collection contains a scrapbook from Edith Winifred Burgess Emett’s time as a student at Abilene Christian College.<\/p>\n

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First page of scrapbook. Edith Winifred Burgess Emett Papers, MS#395, Center for Restoration Studies, Abilene Christian University.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bobby Joe Morrow Collection, 1956-1984, MS#396 [Revised Finding Aid]<\/strong><\/a>
\nBobby Joe Morrow (1935-2020) was a sprinter at Abilene Christian University and a member of the men\u2019s club Frater Sodalis. Morrow won the sprint double in the national college championships and defended his AAU title. Morrow went to the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia where he won three gold medals and was the leader of the American sprint team. This collection contains magazines with stories about Morrow and a scrapbook about Morrow.<\/p>\n

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Bobby Joe Morrow Papers, MS#396, Center for Restoration Studies, Abilene Christian University.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Abigail Curlee Holbrook Papers, 1924-1999, MS#398 [Revised Finding Aid]<\/a><\/strong>
\nAbigail Curlee Holbrook was born in 1897 in Waxahachie, Texas. She\u00a0studied at the University of Texas where she earned her PhD. She married Thomas Jefferson\u00a0Holbrook in 1943. She was active in various historical organizations throughout the state of\u00a0Texas and was involved in various causes in the city of Austin. She died in 1996. This collection contains journals, correspondence, photographs, and other materials related to Dr. Abigail Curlee Holbrook’s life.<\/p>\n

Westover Hills Church of Christ (Austin, TX) Records, 1970s-2000s, MS#518 [New Finding Aid]<\/strong><\/a>
\nWestover Hills Church of Christ is located in Austin, Texas. These records include nine boxes of cassette tapes and reels from the church.<\/p>\n

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Stay tuned for more installments of Finding Aid Round Ups!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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