Papers, 1846-1982.

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Papers, 1846-1982.

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Includes church records, photographs, correspondence, published materials and addresses (printed and on audio tape) generated and collected by Dr. Lester in his rural ministry. Also includes a taped oral history interview with Lester conducted by J. Wayne Flynt, Auburn University. Documents Lester's work and interest in missionary work in Appalachia; activities of the Southern Baptist Convenstion at the local, state and national levels; soil conservation; Catholicism; rural education; literacy education and Lester Family history. The bulk of the material covers the years 1947-1982.

20.66 cu. ft. (20 records center cartons; 1 archives box, legal; and 2 half-size archives boxes, letter)

Auburn University.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7257571

Auburn University.

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