Thomas J. Holmes Papers
Scope and Contents
The Thomas J. Holmes collection contains correspondence, programs, paperwork, and other publications related to Rev. Holmes’ time at Mercer.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1983
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
Thomas J. Holmes was born in 1918. He served as the senior pastor of Tattnall Square Baptist Church, Macon, in the 1960s, preaching the importance of integration after the congregation blocked Sam Oni from attending. Although Tattnall Square fired Holmes, he continued to serve the Mercer University in various capacities. He passed away in Sandersville, Georgia, on January 3, 1985.
Extent
14.75 Linear Feet (11 records center boxes and 1 flat half Hollinger box) : Paper materials, photographs, and publications
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Harris, Rufus Carrollton, 1896-1988 (Person)
- Godsey, R. Kirby (Raleigh Kirby), 1936- (Person)
- Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986 (Person)
- Wake Forest College (Organization)
Cultural context
- Alumni day
- Atlanta constitution
- Baptists -- Georgia -- Clergy
- Berry College
- Christian Index
- Christmas cards
- Founders day
- Georgia Baptist Hospital
- Lee Alumni House (Macon, Ga.)
- Mercer University
- Mercer University -- Integration
- Mercer University -- School of Medicine
- Mercer University -- School of Pharmacy
- Southern Baptist Convention
- Southern School of Pharmacy
- Tattnall Square Baptist Church (Macon, Ga.)
- Thank-you notes.
- Title
- Thomas J. Holmes Papers
- Author
- Rachel Lukavsky (2020)
- Date
- 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Gift of Mrs. Holmes via Dr. Joseph Hendricks, 1988
Repository Details
Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository