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Mercer University

 Organization

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Malcolm Lester Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0073
Scope and Contents

The Malcolm Lester Collection contains materials from Dr. Lester’s time at Mercer University and Davidson College. The collection contains bulletins, catalogues, plaques, books, and pamphlets.

Dates: 1901-1999; Majority of material found within 1936-1976

May F. McMillan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0089
Scope and Contents

The May F. McMillan Papers document the creation of the Masters of Liberal Arts Program.

Dates: 1978-1986

Mercer University--Archives Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: MU-MU-0003
Scope and Contents The Archives Department records contain office files—correspondence, forms, promotional materials, reports, and other papers—from Susan Broome, who was Head of Special Collections from 1995-2005; Arlette Copeland, who was Archives Assistant from 1999 to 2022; and Laura Botts, who was Assistant Dean for Archives and Digital Initiatives from 2006 to 2020. Series 1 contains forms completed by patrons doing research in the Archives, filed by fiscal year, which runs July-June. Series 2 contains...
Dates: 1990-2013

Mercer University--Women's Caucus Records

 Collection
Identifier: MU-FA-0001

Nathaniel Lewis Kaderly Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0060
Scope and Contents The Kaderly collection was acquired through at least two deposits, one shortly after Kaderly’s death and the other in May 2000. Twelve manuscript letters are related to Robert Southey, John Foster, George Gilfillan, and Horatio Smith. In addition, there are copies of letters by Southey that were published or transcribed. Critical materials written on Southey, Smith, and Percy Bysshe Shelley are included, as well as two editions of Harry Stillwell Edwards’ Eneas Africanus, an 1825 issue of...
Dates: 1797-1955

Nathaniel Macon Crawford Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0029
Scope and Contents

The Nathaniel Macon Crawford Collection includes correspondence, legal documents, manuscripts, miscellaneous materials, photographs, and a scrapbook.

Dates: 1847-1961

Oversize Papers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0204
Scope and Contents

The Oversize Papers Collection contains large materials that were separated from personal papers collections and university records for better storage and preservation. The bulk of the collection is diplomas from institutions other than Mercer, but there are also certificates, decrees/proclamations, and professional licenses. The documents are arranged alphabetically by recipient.

Dates: 1847 - 1959

Paul Mercer Cousins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0023
Scope and Contents The collection contains 24 scattered issues of "The Countryman" (1862-1865), which was a pro-Confederate newspaper published weekly by J. A. Turner at Turnwold Plantation in Putnam County, Georgia. In addition to being a newspaper published by a plantation during the American Civil War, the newspaper is notable for its role in launching the journalistic career of Joel Chandler Harris. Within the Paul Mercer Cousins Collection, "The Countryman" serial is separated by year and issue. The...
Dates: 1849-1867

Riley B. Plymale Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0096
Scope and Contents While named the Riley B. Plymale Collection, the collection appears to be more focused on Foreman M. Hawes. Hawes and Plymale were long-time friends. Both were graduates of Mercer University and faculty colleagues at Locust Grove Institute. Included in the collection are files of correspondence and materials related to Locust Grove Institute, Mercer University, and Bessie Tift College, as well as Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Georgia Psi Chapter) and the Masonic Club. Hawes became...
Dates: 1886-1928; Majority of material found within 1919-1928

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Baptist Universities and Colleges -- Alumni and alumnae -- Georgia 19
Baptists -- Georgia -- Clergy 19
Sermons 10
Baptists -- Georgia 6
Baptist Universities and Colleges -- Georgia 5
Lecture notes 5
Penfield (Ga.) 4
Confederate States of America. Army. 3
Education, Secondary -- Outlines, syllabi, etc. 3
Love-letters -- United States 3
Macon (Ga.) 3
Mercer University -- Trustees 3
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- Indiana 2
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- Kentucky 2
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- South Carolina 2
Baptists -- Florida -- Clergy 2
Baptists -- History -- Georgia 2
Christian Index 2
Glee clubs 2
Jack Tarver Library (Macon, Ga.) 2
Law -- Georgia 2
Mercer University -- Faculty 2
Mercer University -- Football -- History 2
Music education 2
School integration -- Georgia -- Macon 2
Sheet music 2
Sunday school teachers 2
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 2
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence 2
African Americans -- Georgia -- Macon 1
Americans -- Japan 1
Americans -- Japan -- History -- 20th century 1
Associated Press 1
Atlanta constitution 1
Authors, American -- Georgia 1
Authors, American -- Southern States 1
Authors, American -- Southern States -- 20th century 1
Banks and banking -- Georgia 1
Banks and banking -- Illinois 1
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- New York 1
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- North Carolina 1
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- Tennessee 1
Baptist Churches -- Clergy -- United States 1
Baptist Universities and Colleges -- North America 1
Baptist associations -- Georgia 1
Baptists -- Japan 1
Baptists -- Missions -- Asia 1
Baptists -- Missions -- Cuba 1
Baptists -- Missions -- Japan 1
Baptists -- Publications -- Georgia 1
Baptists -- United States 1
Carte de visite photographs 1
Chi Omega Fraternity 1
Christian higher education 1
Christmas cards 1
Church history -- Georgia 1
Clergy as authors 1
Clergy, Writings of 1
College athletics 1
College graduates 1
College teachers -- Georgia 1
Confederate States of America -- History 1
Correspondence 1
Courts -- District courts 1
Education 1
Education -- Methods 1
Education, Higher -- History -- Research 1
Education, Higher -- United States -- History 1
Educators -- United States 1
Episcopal Churches -- Clergy 1
Foster Children – Care 1
Foster Children – Care – United States 1
Foster Home Care 1
Foster Home Care – Georgia – Evaluation 1
Georgia -- General Assembly 1
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1
Georgia -- Politics and government 1
Georgia Baptist Convention 1
Georgia Baptist Convention. Woman's Missionary Union 1
Greek letter societies 1
Group Homes for Children 1
Group Homes for Youth 1
Hardman Library (Macon, Ga.) 1
Housing--Georgia--Macon 1
Journalism -- College 1
Journalism--United States 1
Lawyers 1
Licenses 1
Marriage Counseling – Religious Aspects – Christianity 1
Marriage Counseling – United States 1
Mary Anne & Rollin Armour Family Therapy Lecture Series (Mercer University) 1
Mathematics 1
Men -- Georgia -- Diaries 1
Mercer University -- Baseball 1
Mercer University -- School of Pharmacy 1
Missions -- Asia 1
Orphanages – Georgia 1
Poetry 1
Presbyterian Churches -- Clergy -- North Carolina 1
Progressive education -- United States 1