David Alexander Lockmiller papers, 1863-1968 (bulk 1923-1928).

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David Alexander Lockmiller papers, 1863-1968 (bulk 1923-1928).

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The collection consists of the papers of David Alexander Lockmiller from 1863-1968. The papers include correspondences, photographs, programs, pamphlets and memorabilia relating primarily to Lockmiller's student life at Emory University (Atlanta, Ga.). Of particular interest are four diaries (1926-1929) kept by Lockmiller as an undergraduate and graduate student at Emory University, as a law student at Cumberland Law School (then located in Lebanon, Tenn.) and as an attorney in Monett, Arkansas. These diaries describe his day-to-day activities, including people he saw and events which he participated in or witnessed.

2 linear ft. (4 boxes and 7 oversized papers (OP))

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Cumberland University

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Emory university

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The Baccalaureate service is an inter-religious ceremony for all graduating Emory University students receiving bachelor's degrees and consists of prayers, music, and an address by the Emory University President. The Commencement ceremony includes all Emory University graduates and consists of an address by the commencement speaker, the conferral of honorary degrees and awards, and the conferral of degrees en masse. From the description of Emory University Baccalaureate and Commencem...

Lockmiller, David A. (David Alexander), 1906-2005

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Dr. David A. Lockmiller (1906-2005) served as president of the University of Chattanooga from 1942 to 1959. Born in Athens, Tennessee, Lockmiller earned a B.Ph. and M.A. from Emory University, LL.C. from Cumberland University, and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. He also attended sessions at Oxford University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Paris. He practiced law in Missouri from 1929-1934. He left law for academia when he took a position as instructor of history a...