Atkins, James, 1850-1923

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James Atkins (1850-1923) was a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South; the bishop of North Carolina; the president of Asheville Female College, 1879-1889; and the president of Emory and Henry College, 1893-1896. He was married to Ella Maria Branner and they had a son, James Atkins, Jr., a real estate broker of Waynesville, N.C.

From the guide to the James Atkins Papers, ., 1874-1931, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

Clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South; bishop of North Carolina; president of Asheville Female College, 1879-1889; president of Emory and Henry College, 1893-1896.

From the description of James Atkins papers, 1874-1931 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 22978565

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creatorOf Atkins, James, 1850-1923. James Atkins papers, 1874-1965, bulk 1900-1923. Bridwell Library
referencedIn Gilmer, Robert D., 1858-1925. Robert D. Gilmer papers, 1796-1926. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Atkins, James, 1850-1923. James Atkins papers, 1874-1931 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn James Atkins papers 301. 01., 1874-1965, 1900-1923 Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
creatorOf James Atkins Papers, ., 1874-1931 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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associatedWith Asheville Female College (Asheville, N.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Atkins, James corporateBody
associatedWith Atkins, James. person
associatedWith Emory and Henry College. corporateBody
associatedWith Gilmer, Robert D., 1858-1925. person
associatedWith Methodist Episcopal Church, South corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Southern States
North Carolina
Waynesville (N.C.)
Virginia
Haywood County (N.C.)
North Carolina--Haywood County
North Carolina--Waynesville
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Christian education
Clergy
Universities and colleges
Diaries (Blank-books)
Methodists
Real estate business
Schools
Women
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Birth 1850-04-18

Death 1923-12-05

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