Lewis Noles Papers
Scope and Contents
These papers offer information on the general life at Mercer from 1986-1990, which includes the Godsey-GBC Conflict of 1987-1988 sparked by Mercer being named one of the “Top Ten Party Schools” by Playboy magazine. Clippings from various local and state newspapers outline the attacks on and defense of Mercer during those years. The collections also include some artifacts, such as shirts, buttons, and bumper stickers from the time.
Dates
- Creation: 1986-1990
Rights Statement
To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the World Wide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.
Biographical / Historical
Lewis Noles graduated from Mercer University in 1990.
Extent
1.7 Linear Feet (2 medium archival boxes) : Paper materials, clothing, and artifacts
Language of Materials
English
Cultural context
- Baptist Student Union (Mercer University)
- Baptist Universities and Colleges -- Alumni and alumnae -- Georgia
- College students -- Clothing -- United States
- Georgia Baptist Convention
- Georgia Baptist Convention Conflict, 1987-1988
- Memorabilia
- Playboy, 1987
- Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- Southern States
Topical
- Title
- Lewis Noles Papers
- Author
- Siatta Adams and Amy Riddle (2007) and Rachel Lukavsky (2021)
- Date
- 2007 and 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Gift of unknown origin
Repository Details
Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository