Letters, Mercer
Scope and Contents
The Otto Papers contains one binder entitled “The Case of Dr. Francis Robert Otto,” and a notation inside reading, “This copy by hand from Dr. Otto, September 25, 1990.” The binder is organized into sections, all of which deal with a controversial chapel sermon delivered by Dr. Otto (Dean of the Chapel) in 1967. Chapel attendance was at that time required at Mercer University. The binder contains a transcript of the sermon and related correspondence and news clippings. The collection also contain Newton Chapel worship services bulletins and worship prompters, primarily from 1989-90.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-2003
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1967-1990
Extent
From the Collection: 0.63 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger and 1 full Hollinger box) : Paper materials and ephemera. Items are in good condition.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository