Costen Jordan Harrell papers, 1828-1970.

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Costen Jordan Harrell papers, 1828-1970.

The collection consists of the personal papers of Bishop Costen Jordan Harrell from 1828-1970. The papers include correspondence, newspaper clippings, Harrell writings, family materials, miscellaneous materials, and photographs. Materials were produced by or collected by Harrell and concern his writings, his association with the Methodist Church and Emory University, his family, and race relations; notebooks contain his sermans, notes, addresses, and clippings; family materials include legal and financial papers, information on Julius Walden Harrell (son of C.J. and Amy Harrell), an autograph book belonging to Willie Olmsted (a Walden ancestor), and photographs. Printed materials include Harrell's writings, Methodist Church materials, book reviews, and newsclippings.

18.5 linear ft. : (29 boxes and 11 OP)

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