President R. Kirby Godsey files, 1979-1980, 1987.

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President R. Kirby Godsey files, 1979-1980, 1987.

The collection consists of files of R. Kirby Godsey as President of Mercer University from 1979-1980 and 1987. The records from 1979-1980 include letters of recommendation for Godsey to be appointed President of Mercer University and information regarding his inauguration. The 1987 correspondence revolves around a controversy between fundamentalists in the Georgia Baptist Convention and Godsey regarding academic freedom.

1 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406371

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Mercer University. Office of the President.

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Raleigh Kirby Godsey (1936- ), Mercer University president (1979- ). From the description of President R. Kirby Godsey files, 1979-1980, 1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38727447 ...

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 ...

Godsey, R. Kirby (Raleigh Kirby), 1936-

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