President Spright Dowell files, [ca. 1926-1954].

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President Spright Dowell files, [ca. 1926-1954].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38727419

The collection consists of papers of Spright Dowell as President of Mercer University from ca. 1926-1954. The papers include clippings, correspondence, minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings, radio scripts, reports including the president's annual report to the Board, printed material, and speeches. The materials mainly document Dowell's activities as president of Mercer University while a few items pertain to Dowell's presidency of Alabama Polytechnical University (now Auburn University). The correspondence contains letters between Dowell and faculty or staff, students, trustees, and colleagues containing information on endowments, fundraising, curriculum, and the development of the ROTC program. The materials also document the University's relationship with the Georgia Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist Education Commission, and the Woman's Baptist Missionary Union.

45 linear ft.

Mercer University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406360

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Mercer University Office of the President.

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Spright Dowell (1878-1963), lawyer, educator, and author, President of Mercer University (1928-1953). From the description of President Spright Dowell files, [ca. 1926-1954]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38727419 ...

Southern Baptist Convention. Education Commission.

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Dowell, Spright

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Dowell served as president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), 1920-28. Student and alumni discontent with his leadership forced him from office. From the description of Presidential Records and Personal Papers, 1917-1956. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 38292662 ...

Georgia Baptist Convention

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The Georgia Baptist Convention was chartered in 1822. From the description of Georgia Baptist Convention records, 1822-1919. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477029 ...

Alabama Polytechnic Institute

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Georgia Baptist Convention. Woman's Baptist Missionary Union

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Mercer University. Board of Trustees.

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