Jack R. McMichael papers, 1933-1984.

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Jack R. McMichael papers, 1933-1984.

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The collection consists of the papers of Jack Richard McMichael from 1933-1984. The papers include writings, correspondence, sermons, datebooks, speeches, photographs, printed material, and scrapbook. Manuscripts and some correspondence pertain to his research and subsequent writing of the book on William Walwyn. Some correspondence, periodicals, clippings, and speeches relate to his organizational work; while the sermons and other correspondence are from his time as a minister. The appointment books contain handwritten notes and some are more detailed than others. Photographs are of McMichael, his family, and events. The scrapbook contains clippings, correspondence, and programs from his highschool and college days.

23 linear ft. (30 boxes)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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McMichael, Jack R.

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Jack Richard McMichael, Methodist minister, social activist and educator, was born 25 February 1917 in Quitman, Georgia, and died 7 December 1984 in West Virginia. McMichael served as chairman of the American Youth Congress (1939-1941), executive secretary of the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MSFA; 1945-1953), editor of SOCIAL QUESTIONS BULLETIN (1949-1960), and as a minister (1953-1964) in the California-Nevada Conference (1953-1964). McMichael went on to teach philosophy and religion...

Methodist Federation for Social Action (U.S.)

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Walwyn, William, 1600-1681

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American Youth Congress

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The American Youth Congress was established in 1935 as an umbrella organization of American youth advocacy groups. Its intention was to unite these disparate groups under a single voice to promote opportunities for education and civic involvement for Depression-era youth, and to lobby on behalf of the under-21 population. The AYC won the vocal support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, adn established itself as a powerful lobbying entity. Among many other causes, the AYC undertook lobbying efforts...