Hiram E. Myers papers, 1910-1977.

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Hiram E. Myers papers, 1910-1977.

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The Hiram Earl Myers Papers consists of correspondence; texts of sermons and Sunday School lessons; prayers given in Duke Chapel; records of sermons, baptisms, and marriages; notes; photographs; pamphlets; blueprints; and other printed material. Major subjects include Myers' activities as a clergyman, his reflections on theological issues, and his involvement in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

4500 items (4.5 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760402

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University. Department of Religion

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Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

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In 1845, as a result of the North-South tensions, the Methodist Episcopal Church conferences in the Southern states withdrew to form the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1874 at the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South held in Louisville, Kentucky, a Board of Commissioners was appointed to meet with a similar board from the Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC). The Board was empowered to begin talks the MEC board that would resolve differences between the two denomination...

Duke University

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Duke University. Chapel

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Sermons were delivered at religious and ceremonial services in the Duke University Chapel by various ministers, professors, and guests of the University. Notable speakers include Howard Wilkinson, James Cleland, Waldo Beach, Thor Hall, Charlene Kammerer, Jon Laidlaw, Robert Young and others. From the description of Chapel sermons, 1954-1984 [sound recording]. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 52444805 From the guide to the Chapel Recordings, [sound and video rec...

Myers, Hiram Earl, 1889-

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Hiram Earl Myers (1889-1979) was a clergyman, theologian, and educator. He was ordained as a minister in the N.C. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1918) and was an active member as pastor and theologian. In 1926, Myers joined the Duke University faculty as professor of biblical literature. He served as Chairman of the Department of Religion (1934-1936) and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Religion (1937-1957). From the description of Hiram E. Myers papers, 191...