Spencer Bidwell King papers, [ca. 1917-1973].

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Spencer Bidwell King papers, [ca. 1917-1973].

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The collection consists of papers of Spencer Bidwell King from ca. 1917-1973. The papers include a scrapbook of newspaper clippings of sermons Billy Sunday preached in Atlanta in 1917; a scrapbook of clippings, programs, and memorabilia relating to his father's, Spencer B. King, Sr., ministry at the Blakely Baptist Church (Early County, Ga.) from the 1920's-1940's; articles, addresses, and writings by King relating to Georgia history, including extensive information regarding the Civil War and Darien (Ga.); and correspondence pertaining to his involvement with the Encyclopedia of Southern Baptists, the Southern Baptist Historical Commission, and the Civil War Centennial Commission.

7 linear ft.

Mercer University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406327

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Blakely Baptist Church (Blakely, Ga.)

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Southern Baptist Convention. Historical Commission

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Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935

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William Ashley Sunday, Sr., American evangelist, was born November 19, 1862 in Ames, Iowa. After holding various jobs while completing high school, he was recruited to join the Chicago White Stockings, a professional baseball team. He committed his life to Christ in 1886 or 1887, upon following a street gospel band back to their mission. He married Helen Amelia Thompson in 1888. He gave talks to young men in the cities his team visited and worked part-time for the Chicago YMCA. He coached the ba...

King, Spencer Bidwell, 1904-1977

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Spencer B. King (1904-1977), Baptist minister, Blakely Baptist Church (1921-1925, 1931-1945), served on the Home Mission Board and as State Superintendent of Missions with the Georgia Baptist Convention, later became Chairman of the Dept. of History at Mercer University (1946-1970). From the description of Spencer Bidwell King papers, [ca. 1917-1973]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38727313 ...

King, Spencer Bidwell, 1880-1954.

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United States. Civil War Centennial Commission

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