Carl H. King papers, 1918-1973 and undated.

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Carl H. King papers, 1918-1973 and undated.

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The papers of Carl Howie King and of Mary Eskridge King span the dates 1918-1973, and document aspects of Methodism and politics and social movements in North Carolina during the later 20th century. Types of materials chiefly consist of correspondence, meeting and conference files, and biographical material on Carl and Mary King. Mary King's papers form the majority of the collection and document her extensive involvement in the Methodist Church and its organizations; topics of interest include Christian education, political conservatism and the John Birch Society, the Civil Rights movement, prayer in schools, the Vietnam War, student unrest, and communism. Carl King's papers include correspondence, writings, and notes from his student days at Trinity College, now Duke University, and Yale University.

10,000 items (14.5 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6971737

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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King, Mary Eskridge.

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Yale university. Divinity school

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King, Carl H. (Carl Howie), 1898-1967.

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Methodist minister from Salisbury (Rowan Co.), N.C., King was executive secretary of the Methodist Board of Education of the Western North Carolina Conference, 1934-1967. His wife, Mary Eskridge King, was active in affairs of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and president of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Western North Carolina Conference, 1960-1964. From the description of Carl H. King papers, 1918-1973 and undated. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record i...

Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

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