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Discipliana Vol-19-Nos-1-4-1959

Claude E. Spencer

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Published bi-monthly by the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, Nashville, Tennessee Serving Christian Churches and Church,s of Christ

Vol. 19 April, 1959 No.1 WILLIS JONES ACCEPTS PRESIDENCY To Take Office August 1 Mr. Jones was regional director of the National Conference of Christians and Jews in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia in 1946-47. He then became director of ad- missions at Transylvania College, Lexington, Ky., serving there from 1947 to 1952. While at Hiram College, Mr. Jones has coordinated development of Hiram's finan- cial drive to build its million-dollar physical education, health, and recreation building; to be dedicated on May 1. As first president of the Society under the constitutional revision of 1958, Mr. Jones will administer the organization's total pro- gram. Claude E. Spencer, curator, and ad- ministrative officer, 1952·1958, retains his position as curator. He will work exclusively with materials and people doing research. Born in Bloomington, 111.,Mr. Jones is a Willis R. Jones, of Hiram, , has ac- son of Dr. and Mrs. Edgar DeWitt Jones. cepted appointment as president of the Dis- A citation in honor of Dr. Jones was awarded ciples of Christ Historical Society, it was posthumously by the Society in December' announced recently by Harry M. Davis, of 1958. Hopkinsville, Ky., chairman of the Society's Mrs. Willis R. Jones is the daughter of -board of trustees and executive committee. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Bell, of Paducah, He will assume his duties on August 1. Ky. She is former head of the art depart- Mr. Jones has been the director of church ment of Transylvania College, Lexington, Ky. relations for Hiram College since 1952. The Jones' have no children. A graduate of the University of , Mr. Jones is a trustee of Doctors' Hospi- Mr. Jones entered professional higher edu- tal, Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the cation in 1940 as director of public relations public relations committee, Commission of for William Woods College, Fulton, Mo. Higher Education, of the National Council He was director of admissions at Drake Uni· of the in the U.S.A. He versity, Des Moines, la., during 1941·43, and is also a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, in 1943 became acting director of public the Board of Higher Education of Disciples relations. In 1943·45, during World War of Christ, and the Commission on the Min- II, he was on leave of absence as a Red istry of the Ohio Christian Missionary So- Cross field director. ciety. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, APRIL, 19~9 ------

Many persons from out-of-town have used the research facilities of the Society during The December 1958 and February 1959 the fast six months. All those who phn to numbers of THE HARBINGER AND DIS- come to Nashville for work should write for CIPLIANA were not issued. Lack of staff, Rules and Regulations GOl'erning the Use of time, finances and other reasons beyond our the Phillips Memorial Building and Its Li- immediate control caused this situation. Only brary and Archives, and for an application five numbers were issued in 1958 and only blank for t:>~ use of a private study. five numbers will be issued in 1959. The Those who come without advance notice next several issues will contain only four may not be able to use the Society hcilities. p:.ges each. Since there is not an adequate staff all work with materials must be arranged for through the curator. When he is out-of-town or At the International Convention Assem- busy with other projects, new research work bly in Denver, Colorado, August 28-Septem- does not get started. ber 2, the Society will occupy booth 94, cor- ner of Thomas Campbell Trace and Harry The Tennessee Christian Ministers Insti- Hines Boulevard in the exhibition hall. tute met in the Phillips Memorial Building, Events being planned by the Society are a January 19-21. The Society furnished re- luncheon for the Board of Trustees, Friday freshments at "coffee break" time, Wednes- noon, August 28, and a dinner for members day, the 21st. and friends, Tuesday evening, September I. A special exhibit of Tennessee church ma- Details will be announced later. terials was shown in the memorial museum during the meeting of the Convention of Tennessee Christian Churches in Nashville, Seventy-five reels of microfilm of The April 14-16. Christian-Evangelist and its forerunners are ready for distribution by the Society. Be- The Society expects to microfilm a com· cause the costs of the negative was paid from plete file (14 volumes) of Barton W. Stone's grant-in-aid funds from the Christian Board 1826-1846. A tentative of Publication costs of the positive prints , price of $25.00 to $30.00 has been set for are very reasonable. Those interested in se- positive prints. At least orders for 10 s:rs curing the whole set or any individual year must be received before microfilming is should write for the descriptive price list. started. Those interested should write the Society immediately. Methodist Theological Seminary Librarians and other interested individuals had a din- At the Executive Committee meeting of ner in the Phillips Memorial, Monday eve- January 26, Dr. Charles E. Crouch was ning, April 13. The principal speaker was elected ad interim president of the Society. Society curator, Claude E. Spencer, who Dr. Crouch, of the Vanderbilt University talked about the Thomas W. Phillips Me- department of economics and business ad- morial as a research center. ministration, is also treasurer of the Society.

THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, published' bi-monthly (June, August, October, December, February, April) by the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, 1101 Nineteenth Avenue, South, Nash- ville 12, Tennessee. Entered as Second-class Matter, Nashville, Tennessee, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Subscription to THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA is included in the membership dues of the Society. Claude E. Spencer, Editor

VOL. 19 APRIL. 1959 NO.1 Printed in U.S.A. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, APRIL, 1959 3

Plans ar~ being made by the Society for For a half-century, through his sermons from the publication in mimeograph form of a the pulpit and in the written word, he walked in the high tradition of great preaching to take dramatic narrative suitable for the use of his own place among the "Royalty of the church groups celebrating the scsqui-cef).ten- Pulpit." pial of the of Through work on commissions of both state Thomas Campbell. This document was ap- and church and as president of the Federal proved by the Washington Christian Asso- Council of Churches of Christ in America

The Christian Theological Seminary of In- dianapolis, Ind., and the Society are w- On Saturday, April 11, Claude E. Spencer, sponsoring "Landmarks of Disciple History," curator of the Society, was awarded a cita- a traveling seminar as a part of the Sem- tion and medallion at the Second Annual inary's Summer Institute. Indianapolis will Alumni Recognition Day at Culver-Stockton be headquarters for the seminar which will College, Canton, Missouri. Mr. Spencer, be held June 3D-July 17. who graduated from the college in 1922, was librarian there from 1922-1951. Two trips by Greyhound Bus will be taken by the group which will be limited to 38 persons. The first trip will be to Nash- Some months before the death of Dr. ville, Dale Hollow, Lexington and Cane Edgar DeWitt Jones in 1956 the Society Ridge. The second trip will be across the board of directors voted to give an honor- Western Reserve to Bethany, West Virginia ary life membership with an appropriate ci- and return. tation to him during the International Con- Three hours of academic credit will be vention Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa. earned by those taking the seminar. In- Since Dr. Jones died before the convention structors will be Dr. Ronald E. Osborn and the citation was awarded posthumously at Dr. Henry K. Shaw, with special lectures by the morning services of the Central \Vood- individuals along the way. ward Christian Church, Detroit, Michigan, The group expects to arrive in Nashville December 7, 1958. The presentation was Monday evening, July 6, and leave Wednes- made by J. Edward Moseley, chairman of the day morning, July 8. The Society's partici- Society board of directors. The citation, re- pation in the seminar will be detailed in our ceived by Mrs. Jones, read as fnllows: June issue. "DISCIPLES OF CHRIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO EDGAR DeWITT JONES: Those interested in registering for the seminar should write immediately to Dr. This citation is presented in recognition of il~ lustrious service in the fields of pulpit oratory Ronald E. Osborn, The Christian Theologi- and of religious and historical writing. cal Seminary, Indianapolis 7, Indiana. 4 THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, APRIL, 1959

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society was established May 7, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, with the approval of the International Convention then in session. It is the only organization among Disciples of Christ whose sole pur· pose is the locating, collecting, cataloging and arranging for use the his- torical materials of the brotherhood. It is not an opinion-forming agency. Its purpose is to maintain and further interest in the religious heritage, • backgrounds, origins, development and general history of Disciples of Christ, Christian Churches, Churches of Christ and related groups. From 1941 until 1946, the Society had no designated headquarters. It existed entirely as a voluntary organization of those interested in the general field of Disciple history. In 1946, the Society accepted the offer of Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri, to set up its headquarters and archives there, with the privilege of using the Henry Barton Robinson Collection as a nucleus around which the Society would build its own collection. From April, 1952, the Society's headquarters, archives and library were located in the Joint University Library building on the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, Ten- nessee. Nashville was designated as the permanent location of the Society because of the unique opportunity offered for participation in the building of an American church history center and because of the granting of a $55,000 subsidy by the Nashville Planning Com- mittee which enabled the Society to start full-time operation. In November 1955, construction was started on the Society permanent headquarters building, the Memorial to Thomas W. Phillips (1835-1912), a gift to the Society from the Phillips family of Western Pennsylvania. This magnificent new facility, costing a million dollars, the most extensive of any religious body for the housing of its historical collec- tion, was dedicated September 12-14, 1958. Since full-time operation was begun, the Society collection has grown rapidly. Included in the vast Society holdings are books, pamphlets, periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, paintings, church records and museum articles. Research and informational services ren- dered by the Society have multiplied in recent years. The Society solicits all kinds of historical materials pertammg to the Disciples of Christ and related groups. Authors and publishers are requested to send copies of all publica- tions. Churches, organizations and institutions are requested to place the Society on mailing lists to receive all printed or mimeographed materials. The Society is incorporated in Tennessee as a non-profit religious organization. Its work is financed through membership dues, gifts, and Unified Promotion. Annual mem- bership in the Society is $5.00. Life membership is $100.00. Interested persons are urged to become members.

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Vol. 19 June, 1959 No.2 BY WAY OF SERENDIPITY Theme of the Society Dinner at Denver

The main attraction of the Denver As- Cburch, Rocl, P:dls, IlL, will L~ll of the

sembly of the International Convention for securing of an t:nusual letter.

Society members will be the dinner meeting,

Tuesday evening, Septemb~r 1, at 5 :30, at Dr. Louis Cochran, Santa Monica, Calif., the Cosmopolitan hotel. The theme of the will share some of his experiences in locat- program will be "By Way of Serendipity," ing source material for his best selling book, or the art of locating valuable historical The Fool of God. Dr. Henry K. Shaw, items while not looking for them. librarian of the Christian Theological S'emi- nary will relate the story of finding an int?r- Presiding will be Mr. Harry M. Davis, esting museum conversation piece. chairman of the Board of Trustees and min- ister of the First Christian Church of Hop- Dr. James DeForest Murch, managing kinsvill?, Ky. Dr. Fred He1sabeck, Presi- editor of Christianity Today, will explain dent of Culver-Stockton College, will act how he found a rare book in a most un- as pane! moderator. usual place. Final arrangements for the

sixth panelist have not been completed. Six brotherhood figures will briefly tell of their experiences in. the accidental location The dinner is open to the public. Mem- of rare and unusual materials of interest to bers and society friends are urged to buy Disciple historians. their tickets as soon as they arrive at the

Dr. Warner Muir, minister of the Uni- Convention. The price per plate is $3.95 versity Christian Church, Des Moines, la., and tickets can be had at the Convention will describe the finding of an attic full of ticket office or at the Society booth # 94, periodicals and pamphlets. Mr. C. Richard corner of Thomas Campbell Trace and Harry

Dawson, minister of the First Christian Hines Boulevard. 6 THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, JUNE, 1959

A limited number of mimeographed copies of the following addresses are available on Orders have been filled for complete sets application to the Society: of Stone's The Christian Messenger, 1826- The Influence of the Separatists on the 1845, microfilm (2 reels) from the follow- Disciples' Heritage by Louis A. Warren. ing libraries: Abilene Christian College, (The President's Address, 1957) Christian Board of Publication, Cincinnati The Influence of the Religious Journal Bible Seminary, College of the Bible, Drake Upon the Life and Development of the University, Lincoln Bible Institute, Disciples of Christ by Linn D. Cartwright. Christian University, United Christian Mis- (The Pr:sident's Address, 1958) sionary Society, and Yale University Di- Four Peripatetic Men and History, by J. vinity School. The price is $30.00, with Edward Moseley. (Cenotaph Dedication delivery within a month. Those interested Add ress, 1958) should write for descriptive material. Concepts into Symbols: A Tribute to Artists and Artisans by Howard E. Short. (Recognition of Artists and Artisans Ad- dress, 1958) Periodicals Currently Received by the Dis- ciples of Christ Historical Society is a In addition, copies of The Harbinger and mimeographe'd list of 195 different periodi- Discipliana for December, 1955, which had cals of more than local church interest being "Climbing Out of the Valley" by Colby D. Hall (The President's Address, 1955) received by the Society. The extent of So- are, also, available. ciety holdings is indicated. A limited num- Please send four cents postage for each ber of copies are available for general dis- address wanted. tribution upon application.

The Society has just issued a mimeo- We recently received from George J. graphed list of 2 x 2 color slides for sale. Darsie, Lynwood, Calif., a package of es- In addition to slides of the stained glass pecially valuable books. Included was a medallions in the windows of the Thomas copy of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, W. Phillips Memorial, there are six of the Original and Selected: Adopted to the Chris- exterior of the building, five of the cenotaph, tian Religion compiled by A. Campbell, W. and eight of the interior. Slides are thirty Scott, B. W. Stone and J. T. Johnson. Third cents each or four for a dollar. No mail edition. Carthage, 0., printed by Walter orders are accepted for less than a dollar. Scott, 1835. This was bound with the If interested write for the list. pocket size 1833 stereotyped printing of The Sacred Writings . . . Cover title: The Society has in stock a post card and Hymns. The only other view of the Thomas W. Phillips Memorial. similar item with a Walter Scott imprint The price is five cents each or six for a that we know about is a Fourth edition, quarter. No mail orders received for less 1835, in the Library of Congress. than six.

THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, published bi-monthly (June, August, October, December, F~b

VOL. 19 JUNE, 1959 NO.2 Printed in U.S.A. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, JUNE, 1959 7

Accomplishments of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society During the Decade of the Long Range Program, 1950-1959

A Brief Summary

1. The Society moved its headquarters, library, and archives from Canton, Missouri to Nashville, Tennessee in 1952 and started operating, with a paid staff, a full-time service agency for the brotherhood.

2. In 1954, the Society published Barton Warren Stone; Early American Advo- cate of Christian Unity, by William G. West, of which more than 1500 copies have been sold.

3. The Society through a grant-in-aid from the Christian Board of Publica- tion has been supervising since 1955 the preparation of an index to The Christian-Evangelist and its forerunners.

4. As a part of its participation in the 1958-1959 Long Range Program Emphasis the Society published a widely used series of three manuals on local church history.

5. Since July 1, 1958, the Society has been a part of Unified Promotion.

6. On September 12, 1958, the Society dedicated the Thomas W. Phillips Memorial Building; the most beautiful and extensive building of its kind in America.

7. Entered in 1959 on a widespread microfilming program of needed Disciple research materials for distribution to libraries. Now ready are prints of seventy- five years of The Christian-Evangelist and the whole of Barton W. Stone's Christian Messenger.

8. Since 1950, Society assets have increased from a few thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

9. Because of these accomplishments, the Society has been enabled to increase its services many fold to churches, organizations, institutions, and individuals. 8 THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, JUNE, 1959

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Terms expiring, June 30, 1960

W. E. Garrison, Houston, Tex. Roscoe M. Pierson, Lexington, Ky.

William J. Hadden, Jr., Greenville, N. C. Mrs. R. Richatd Renner, Cleveland, O. James DeForest Murcb, Wasbington, D. C. William G. West, Cbattanooga, Tenn.

Terms expiring, June 30, 1961

Charles E. Crouch, Nashville, Tenn. Forrest F. Reed, Nashville, Tenn. Harry M. Davis, Hopkinsville, Ky. Paul F. Sharp, Hiram, O.

N. Quentin Grey, Buder, Penn. Eva Jean Wratber, Nashville, Tenn.

Terms expiring, June 30, 1962

J. Edward Moseley, Indianapolis, Ind. Henry K. Shaw, Indianapolis, Ind.

Ronald E. Osborn, Indianapolis, Ind. Howard E. Sbort, St. Louis, Mo.

Hugb M. Riley, Dallas, Tex. William C. Wilson, Nashville, Tenn.

OFFICERS

Harry M. Davis, Chairman William C. Wilson, Secretary

Forrest F. Reed, Vice-Cbairman Charles E. Croucb, Treasurer The Officers and William]. Hadden, Jr., J. Edward Moseley, and Roscoe M. Pierson compose tbe Executive Committee.

STAFF

Willis R. Jones, President Elect

Claude E. Spencer, Curator

Miss Peggy Ann Moore, Office Secretary

Mrs. Elizabeth D. DeWitt, Bookkeeper (part time)

Miss Nancy Melvin, The Cbristian-Evangelist project James Thomas, Porter

John M. Greene, Engineer (part time) Published bi-monthly by the Disciples of Christ Historit:al Society, Nashville, Tellllesse. Serving Christian Churt:hes and Churches of Christ

VOL. 19 AUGUST, 1959 NO.3

DAVID UPDEGRAFF WINS HERITAGE ESSAY AWARD

A check for $100.00 was presented by 1958-1959 Year of Emphasis Program. The President Willis R. Jones to David Upde- Commission for the Promotion of Christian graff as the first place winner in the Dis- Literature and the Council for Christian ciples' Heritage Essay Contest. The presen- Unity, co-sharers of the 1958-1959 Emphasis tation was made Sunday evening, August 30, Program, sponsored similar contests on Chris- at a general session of the International Con- tian Literature and Christian Unity. vention Assembly meeting in Denver, Colo- The Society contest was open to college rado. students only, while the Commission for the Promotion of Christian Literature contest was for high school students and the Council on Christian Unity contest for seminary stu- dents. Mr. Updegraff, twenty years old, is enter- ing his junior year at Bethany College, Beth- any, West Virginia. His winning essay, "A Look into the Beginnings of the State and National Missionary Societies of the Dis- ciples of Christ," was originally presented as a term paper in a class taught by Dr. Lester G. McAllister. Mr. Updegraff, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Updegraff of the First Christian Church of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has long been active in the work of the church and the C.Y.F. At present, he is youth director for the Christian Church at Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. "From One to Seven; the Growth of Dis- ciples of Christ Churches in the Peoria Area," was the title of the second winning essay by Mr. Bone, age 21. His work was done at Eureka College, Eureka, , where he is a senior. Active in the work of the West Bluff Christian Church, Peoria, he expects to make religious journalism his PRESIDENT JONES AND profession. MR. UPDEGRAFF Miss Reynolds, daughter of missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. I. Hubert Reynolds, and was Other winners in the contest were: Alan last year a freshman at Antioch College, Bone, second place, $75.00; Edith Virginia Yellow Springs, Ohio, won third place with Reynolds, third place, $50.00; and fourth her "Unity, a Disciple Heritage Worth Of- place, Glen Steyer, a copy of Barton War- fering to the W orId." ren Stone by William G. West. Awards for these winners were given at the exhi- Mr. Steyer, age 19, author of fourth place bition booth of the Society at the Convention. winner "Shipwrecked," a member of the First Christian Church of Loveland, Colo- The Disciples' Heritage Essay Contest was sponsored by the Society as a part of its (Continued on page 15) NEW STATE HISTORIES . AND SOME OLD ONES

COLE, Clifford Alonson The four histories listed above are the The Christian Churches (Disciples of most recent in a long series of studies about Christ) of Southern California; a History. the development of churches and church re- Authorized by The State Convention of lated organizations within the geographical Christian Churches. [Los Angeles, Calif., limits of a state. Two deal with Christian Christian Missionary Society of Southern churches and two with Churches of Christ. California, 1959] 324 pp., index. Dr. Cleveland Kleihaur in the introduction DARST, Henry Jackson, Jr. to Dr. Cole's book says "No important phase of the expansion, the progress, the growth Ante-Bellum Virginia Disciples; an Ac- of the church in all the out reaches of its count of the Emergence and Early Develop- services has been neglected, and yet there ment of the Disciples of Christ in Virginia. is nothing pedantic about the telling of this Richmond, Va., Virginia Christian Mission- story. It is thrilling with intriguing interest ary Society, 1959. 247 pp., index and bibli- from beginning to end." Brief histories of ography. 149 Southern California churches are in- cluded. The book was styled and printed ECKSTEIN, Stephen D., Jr. by the Christian Board of Publication of Sc. The History of the Churches of Christ in Louis. Texas, 1924-1950. Unpublished the sis; Ph.D., Texas Technological College, 1959. Ante-Bellum Virginia Disciples is a schol- arly study of Virginia churches prior to the LOVELL, James L. Civil War. It is well documented with A Brief His/ory of the Churches of Christ comprehensive footnotes. Two appendixes in California, 2d ed. LLos Angeles, Calif., list the Virginia congregations in 1848 (as Pepperdine College Press] 01959. 36 pp., printed in The Christian-Register) :lnd Vir- illustrated. ginia preachers in 1858 (as printed in The Christian Intetligencer). The book is re- produced from typewritten copy by photo- lithoprint. Early History of the Disciples in the West- ern Reserve, Ohio by A. S. Hayden in 1876 We have not seen Eckstein's The History marked the beginning of historical publish- of the Churches of Christ in Texas. The ing by Disciples about themselves. It is thesis deals with that part of the Discipl~s significant that the first historical writing of Christ movement that does not use .instru- was of regional or grass roots nature, :lnd mental music in worship or believe in the that much of subsequent research has been support of missionary organizations. Dr. on the state level. General histories of the Eckstein, who did some of his research in movement did not begin to appear for :In- our library in 1953, expects to publish the work. other twenty years. Histories of individual congregations, i.e., Peter Vogel's Tale of a James L. Lovell's History of the Churches Pioneer Church [Somerset, Pa.] were pub- of Christ in California includes a brief his- lished as early as 1887. tory of the growth of the Churches of Christ

THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, published bi-monthly (June, August, October, December, February, April) by rhe Disciples of Christ Historical Sociery, 1101 Nineteenth Avenue, South, Nash- ville 12, Tennessee. Entered as Second-class Marter, Nashville, Tennessee, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Subscriprion to THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA is included in the membership dues of the Sociery. Claude E. Spencer, Editor Willis R. Jones, President

VOL. 19 AUGUST, 1959 N. 3 Printed in U.S.A. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, AUGUST, 1959 11 in California together with historical infor- lian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia. mation about 340 churches and pictures of Unpublished thesis; M.A., University of 254 preachers. It is a revision of a special West Virginia, 1953. (Microfilm: Disciples historical number of the West Coast Chris- of Christ Historical Society). for July 1942. tian DANIELL, Jack Mathews Every cburch and every mInister should History of the Disciples in Northeast have the history or histories relating to his Georgia. Unpublished thesis; B.D., College state. Many on the following list are out- of the Bible, 1950. of-print and must be secured from second- MOSELEY, Joseph Edward hand sources. Included in the list are un- Disciples of Christ in Georgia. St. Louis, published theses and manuscripts. Mo., The Bethany Press, <1954. 400 pp., Alabama index nnd bibliography. JAMES, Richard Lee POSS, Lenton 1. The Disciples of Christ in Alabama, 1830- History of the Christian Church in Georgia. 1860. Unpublished thesis; B.D., University Unpublished thesis; Brite College of the Bi- of Chicago, 1937. ble, 1948. NUNNELLY, Donald Alfred Idaho The Disci/lies of Christ in Alabama, 1860- see 1910. Unpublished thesis; B.D., College of Washington-Northern Idaho. the Bible, 1954 (Microfilm: Disciples of Christ Historical Society) Illinois BLAKEMORE, William Barnett, ed. CaliforD'lia Disciples in Illinois, 1850-1950. Jackson- ARANT, Francis M. ville, Ill., Centennial Convention, Disciples A Study of the History and Development of Christ in Illinois, 1950. 64 pp. of the Disciples of Christ in Southern Cali- ~A YNES, Nathaniel Smith fornia. Unpublished thesis, M.Th., Univer- sity of Southern California, 1936. History of the Disciples of Christ in Illi- nois, 1819-1914. Cincinnati, The Standard HUDSON, Charles Rollin, ed. Publishing Co., <1915. 670 pp. plus 21 pp. The Disciples in Southern California or of illustrations. Fifty Yetlrs of Christian Development. [Los Angeles, Calif., Christian Churches of South- Indiana ern California, 19381 91 pp., illustrated. CAUBLE, Commodore Wesley Cover title: Christian Churches of Southern Disciples of Christ in Indiana, Achieve- California. Golden Jubilee, 1888-1938. ments of a Century. Indianapolis, Ind., Meigs Publishing Co., <1930. 305 pp. plus W ARE, Elias Benton 24 pp. of illustrations, index, bibliography. History of the Disciples of Christ in Cali- fornia. Healdsburg, Calif. Author, 1916. Iowa 326 pp. plus 77 pp. of illustrations, index. BLANCHARD, Charles Pioneers of a Great Cause; History of the Florida Church of Christ in Iowa. Unpublished NANCE, Elwood Cecil manuscript. Florida Christians, Disciples of Christ. HARGIS, Mina (Davis) (Mrs. T. C. Hargis) Winter Park, Fla., The College Press, <194l. 345 pp. including 13 pp. of illustrations. A History of the Disciples of Christ in Iowa Before the Civil War. Unpublished Georgia thesis; M.A., University of Iowa, 1937. BARFIELD, James Harkness A History of the Disciples of Christ in Kansas Georgia, 1819-1914. Unpublished thesis; BRADEN, Samuel Barton The Early History of the Disciples of B.D., Vanderbilt University, 1938. Christ in Kansas, (1855-1870). Unpublished BEDFORD, Archie Goff manuscript, in the Disciples of Christ His- The Emergence and Growth of the Chris- torical Society library. 12 THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, AUGUST, 1959

DODD, S. T. THOMPSON, John The Cburch of Cbrist in Kansas. St. History of the Churcbes of Cbrist in Min- Louis, John Burns, 1883. 38 pp. Ilesota. Unpublished thesis; B.A., Minne- STEVENS, J. Edward and ROSE, Vernon J., sota Bible Unive~sity, 1942. compo Mississippi Historical Sketcbes of Tbe C bris tian ALLEY, Joe K. Cburches of Kansas and of Representative Churches of Christ in Mississippi, 1836- Workers. [Newton, Kans., Journal Print, 1954. Booneville, Miss., Author c1953. 80 pp., 1902] 160 pp., illustrated. illustrated. HARMON, Marion Franklin ZIMMERMAN, John D. A History of the Christian Churches (Dis- Sunflower Disciples, the Story of a Cen- ciples of Christ) in Mississippi. Aberdeen, tury. Published in 4 parts, which were num- Miss., [Author] 1929. 213 pp. plus 13 pp. of bers of Tbe Kansas Messenger: illustrations. Parr One: The Period of the Pioneers, vol. 57, McDONALD, James Edgar January 1953, no. 4. Parr Two: Evangelisric Expansion, vol. 58, January Tbe History of the Disciples of Christ in 1954, no. 4. Mississippi to 1884. Unpublished thesis; Parr Three: Organization and Advance, vol. 59, January 1955, no. 4. M.Th., Central Baptist Theological' Semi- Parr Four: A Growing Brorherhood, vol. 60, Jan- uary 1956, no. 4. nary, 1954. Kentuc:ky MANIRE, Benjamin Franklin FORTUNE, Alonzo Willard Reminiscences of Preachers and Churches The Disciples in , [Lexington, in Mississippi. Jackson, Miss., Messenger Ky., The Convention of Christian Churches Pub. Company, 1892. 60pp. in Kentucky, Cl932.] 415 pp. plus 15 pp. of Missouri illustrations, index. HALEY, Thomas Preston Historical and Biographical Sketches of tbe PARKS, Norman Lexington Early Cburcbes and Pioneer Pl'eachers of the Origin of the Christian Church in Ken- Christian Church in Missouri. St. Louis, Mo., tucky. Unpublished thesis; M.A., George Christian Publishing Co., 1888. 589 pp. plus Peabody College for Teachers, 1930. 9 pp. of illustrations, index. RUSSELL, Ward HOFFMAN, Gustavus Adolphus Church Life in the Blue Grass, 1783-1933. A History of the Disciples of Christ in A Memorial Volume Designed to Perpetuate Missouri. Unpublished manuscript, in Dis- the Names, Deeds, and Faces of the Spiritual ciples of Christ Historical Society library. Empire Builders of Central Kentucky. [Lex- PETERS, George Llewellyn ington, Ky., author, 1933] 224 pp., illus- The Disciples of Christ in Missouri; Cel- trated, index. ebrating One Hundred Years of Co-operative Louisiana work. [Columbia, Mo.] The Centennial JONES, James Gary Commission, 1937. 244 pp., index. History of the Disciples in Louisiana. Un- Nebraska published thesis; Texas Christian Univer- BALDWIN, Willis Anson sity, 1939. History Churches of Christ in Nebraska. Mic:higan Lincoln, Neb., Nebraska Christian Mission- KRUEGER, Frank Oscar ary Society, n. d., 66 pp. The Origin and Development of the MILLIKEN, Harold B. Churches of Christ (Disciples) in Michigan, A History of Churches of Christ in Ne- 1835-1930. Unpublished thesis; B.D., But- braska (1854-1869). Unpublished thesis; ler University School of Religion, 1949. B.D., Butler University School of Religion, Minnesota 1954. FORSTER, Ada 1. New York A History of the Christian Church and MILLER, Charles Warren Church of Christ in Minnesota. St. Louis, A Survey of Disciple Beginnings in New Mo., Christian Board of Publications, 1953. York. Unpublished thesis; B.D., College of 136 pp. plus 5 pp. of illustrations, index. the Bible, 1953. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, AUGUST, 1959 13

North Carolina Tennessee WARE, Charles Crossfield JOHNSON, Thomas Henry North Carolina Disciples of Christ; A History of the Reformation MO'vement in History of Their Rise and Progress, and of Tennessee. Unpublished thesis; B.D., Eu- Their Contribution to their General Broth- gene Bible University, 1928. erhood. St. Louis, Mo., Christian Board of ROLAND, Clifford P. Publication, 1927. 372 pp. plus 40 pp. of History of the Disciples of Christ in Ten- illustrations, index. nessee to 1850. Unpublished thesis; M.A., WARE, Charles Crossfield, ed. Vanderbilt University, 1931. Tar Heel Disciples, 1841-1852. Proceed-- WAGNER, Harry C. ings of the North Carolina Convention, Dis- History of Disciples of Christ in Upper ciples of Christ, During Its First Twelve East Tennessee. Unpublished thesis; M.A., Years. [Wilson, N. C.], North Carolina University of Tennessee, 1943. Christian Missionary Convention, 1942. 104 pp. Texas Ohio BOREN, Carter Excell HAYDEN, Amos Sutton The History of the Disciples of Christ in Early History of the Disciples in the West- Texas, 1824-1906. Unpublished thesis; Ph.D., ern Res e r v e, Ohio; With Biographical University of Chicago, 1952. (Microfilm: Sketches of the Principal Agents in Their University of Chicago Library Department Religious Movement. Cincinnati, Chase and of Photoduplication.) Hall, Publisher, 1876. 476 pp., index. GOLDSTON, Granville Nimmo OHIO Christian Missionary Society The Beginnings of the Disciples of Christ Twenty-Five Memorable Years of Missiml in East Texas. Unpublished thesis; B.D., Work in Ohio, 1900-1925. Cleveland, 0., Brite College of the Bible, 1948. [1925] 23 pp. HALL, Colby Dixon SHAW, Henry King Texas Disciples; A Story of the Rise and Buckeye Disciples; A History of the Dis- Progress of that Protestant Movement Known ciples of Christ in Ohio. A Centennial Pub- as Disciples of Christ or Christian Churches, lication of the Ohio Christian Missionary So- as It Developed in Texas; Including, through ciety, 1852-1952. St. Louis, Christian Board the Nineteenth Century Decades, a Story of of Publication, Cl952. 504 pp., index, bib- a Kindred Movement, the "Churches of liography. Christ." Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Chris- tian University Press, c1953. 436 pp., illus- WILCOX, Alanson trated, index and bibliography. A History of the Disciples of Christ in Ohio. Cincinnati, The Standard Publishing HOLSAPPLE, Cortel King Co., 01918. 352 pp., illustrated. A Study in the History of the Disciples of Christ in Texas. Unpublished thesis; Oregon B.D., Drake University, 1926. HOVEN, Victor Emanuel The Beginnings and Growth of the Church McPHERSON, Chalmers of Christ in Oregon. Unpublished thesis; Disciples of Christ in Texas; A Partial M.A., University of Oregon, 1918. History of Disciples of Christ in Texas Dur- ing the Past Forty-One Years, Together with MICK, H. M. Personal Remembrances of Both the Living A History of the Church of Christ in the and the Dead, Addresses, Forms, Etc. Cin- State of Oregon. Unpublished thesis; B.D., cinnati, 0., The S·tandard Publishing Co., Eugene Bible University, 1926. Cl920. 319 pp. SWANDER, Clarence F. WINGO, Claude Making Disciples in Oregon. [Portland, A History of the Christiil1l Church (Dis- Ore., Author], 1928. 248 pp. ciples) in Twelve Southern Counties of Supplement to Making Disciples in Ore- Texas. Unpublished thesis, M.A., Texas Col- gon, July 1, 1928 to May 1, 1946. [Port- lege of Arts and Industries, 1941. land, Ore., Author, 1946.] 47 pp. (Continued on page 16) 14 THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, AUGUST, 1959

CASE, Lambert Jackson How to Reach Group Decisions. St. Louis, In this column will be found a bibliographical Mo., The Bethany Press, Cl958. 64 pp. listing of books of recent date that have been re- ceived in our library since June 1958. CHANNELS, Vera (Mrs. Lloyd V. Chan- AMICK, Fred A. nels) Hearing for Eternity, vol. II. Rosemead, The Layman Builds a Christian Home. St. Calif., Old Paths Book Club, Cl959. 372 Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, c1959. 95 pp. pp. "Sermons. Vol. I published in 1954." ARANT, Francis M. - COBBLE, Alice D. (Mrs. Robin Reo Cob- "P. H."-The Welshimel' Story. Cincin- ble) nati, Ohio, The Standard Publishing Foun- Wembi, the Singer of Stories. St. Louis, dation, Cl958. 125 pp. Mo., The Bethany Press, Cl959. 128 pp. ARCHER, Cathaline Alford (Mrs. John CONSULTATION on Internal Unity of Clark Archer) Christian Churches, Wichita, Kans. 1959. John Clark Archer,- a Chronicle. [New IReport] edited by Charles R. Gresham. Haven, Conn., Privately Printed] c1959. 283 86 pp. pp. Contents include major addresses by: Leslie F. "Three diaries (1917-18, 1937, and 1946-47) fur- Kingsbury, W. F. Lawn, Tom O. Parish, Harry Poll, nish the motive and the bulk of the material for and Lester Rickman. rhis partial aCCOunt of John Clark Archer's life and writings." COREY, Stephen Jared BOOTH, Osborne As I Look Back, [autobiography] Lexing- The Chosen People,- a Narrative History ton, Ky., The College of the Bible, 1958. of the Israelites. [St. Louis, Mo.] The 88 pp. B:thany Press, C1959. 264 pp. Published also as The College of the Bible Quar- terly, vol. 35, no. I, October 1958. "Format and content make this nOt only an ~x- cclIent text for college students, church school stu- dents and ministers, but also an jnvaluable source COWDEN, John Brandon book for church school teachers." Tennessee's Celebrated Case ("cama cel- BUCK, Carlton c., ed. ebra") [The Magness murder case] Reversed At the Lord's Treasury, a Stewardshi/J by History. rNasville, author], 1958. 49 Manual. St. Louis, Mo., Bethany Press, 1959. pp. 192 pp. Lessons in stewardship prepared by 54 Disciples. CROOK, Roger H. BUDER, Christine, compo No South or North. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press Books by Categories. [St. B-thany Press, C1959. 121 pp. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press] 1959. 33 "Here is a refreshing and penetrating analysis of racial strife written by a white Southerner who is pp. a!so a Baptist minister and a professor." A mimeographed list by subject of the books pub- lished by John Burns Book Company, The Christian DAVIS, Hazel H. (Mrs. John Lowell Davis) Publishing Company, The Christian Board of Publica- tion, and The Bethany Press. General Jim, illus. by Philip Richard Thei- CARLSON, Jessie B. (Mrs. John Eric Carl- bert. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, son) Cl958. 192 pp. The Nursery Department of the Church. Children's life of James Abram Garfield. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, c1958. DEWELT, Don 128 pp. The Church in the Bible,- With Special CARTWRIGHT, Colbert S. Articles by W. L. Hayden, Robert T. Mat- The First Followers . . . illus. by Ed- thews, J. W. McGarvey, T. H. Garrison, M. ward John Smith. St. Louis, Mo., Christian Y. Ryan and Willard Vanderford. Rose- Board of Publication, "1958. 143 pp. (Beth- mead, Calif., Old Paths Book Club, C1958. any Graded Youth Books, vol. 10, part 1.) 431 pp. (Bible study textbook.)

CARTY, James William, Jr. FERNTHEIL, Carol Nashville as a World Religious Center. A Pocket Guide to Prayer for Youth. Nashville, Cullom and Ghertner Co., "1958. Cincinnati, Standard Publishing Co., cr959. 24 pp. 64 pp. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, AUGUST, 1959 15

FERRE, Gustave A., compo HERON, Frances (Dunlap) (Mrs. Lawrence The Upper Room Chapel Talks. Nash- T. Heron) ville, Tenn., The Upper Room, c1957. 128 Here Comes Elijah. St. Louis, Mo., The pp. Bethany Press, "1959. 281 pp. A most readable biography of the author's father, FINEGAN, Jack Elijah SCOtt Dunlap. Space, Atoms, and God; Christian Faitb HOUGH, Harold Lynn and the Nuclear-Space Age. S1. Louis, Mo., The Living Church. St. Louis, Mo., The The Bethany Press, "1959. 159 pp. Bethany Press, "1959. 125 pp. FOOKS, 1. E. HOVEN, Victor Emanuel The Tipton Home Story. Austin, Tex., The New Testament Epistles; Analysis and The Firm Foundation Publishing House, Notes. Grand Rapids, Mich., Baker Book "1958. 310 pp. House, 1959. FORD, W~ley P. HUDSON, John Allen Gift of Life. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany How to Read the Bible: Historic Inter- Press, "1958. 96 pp. pretation. [Rosemead, Calif., Old Paths A book of devotions. Book Club] "1958. 246 pp. GARRIOTT, Christopher T. Making the Most of Time. St. Louis, Mo., HUNLEY, John Bunyan The Bethany Press, "1959. 160 pp. A Spiritual Argosy; the Romance of Winner of one of rhe 1958 Bethany Book Awards. Fifty-Eight Years in the Christian Ministry. Boston, Mass., The Christopher Publishing A Directory of Preachers of the Churches House, "1958. 313 pp. of Christ. Nashville, Tenn., Gospel Advo- HUTCHINSON, Paul and Garrison, Win- cate Co. [1958] 80 pp. fred Ernest GUNN, John M. ed. 20 Centuries of Christianity. A Concise The Seeking Years; Six Television Plays History. New York, N. Y., Harcourt, Brace from the Award Winning CBS-TV Series, and Company, "1959. Look Up and Live. St. Louis, Mo., The HUTTON, Samuel Ward Bethany Press, 1959. 127 pp. A Service Manual for Ministers of NOII- HALL, Samuel Henry Liturgical Churches, also, Servicable for Sixty-Five Years in the Pulpit or, Com- Ministers of Education, Leaders of Youth, pound Interest in Religion. . .. Nashville, Women, Men, approved by Texas Convention Tenn., Gospel Advocate Co., 1959, "1955. of Christian Churches. [Fort Worth, Tex.; 271 pp. Stafford-Lorodon Co.] Cl958. 224 pp. First published by Old Parhs Book Club in 1955; HYATT, James Philip now published with a supplement. Meeting God through Isaiah. Nashville, HALLADAY, Anne M. Tenn., The Upper Room, c1958. 32 pp. New Friends for Pepe. [St. Louis; Mo., JACOBS, James Vernon The Bethany Press] "1959. 32 pp. A Pocket Guide to Prayer for Church HAMLIN, Griffith Askew Officers. Cincinnati, Standard Publishing The Old Testament; Its Intent and Con- Co., Cl959. 63 pp. tent, Including the Apocrypha. Boston, The (Continued in next issue) Christopher Publishing House, c1958. 113 pp. AWARDS HARMS, John W. (Continued from page 9) Prayer in the Market Place. St. Louis, rado, is a sophomore at Adams State Col- Mo., The Bethany Press, "1958. 96 pp. lege, Alamosa, Colorado, this year. Judges for the contest were: Dr. Lin D. HARRISON, Lora Banks Cartwright, editor emeritus of The Christian- The Church Abroad. San Antonio, Tex., Evangelist, Dr. Herman A. Norton, Dean of Southern Christian Press, [1958] 315 pp. . the Disciples Divinity House and Associate Professor of Church History, Vanderbilt Di- HEATON, Charles Huddleston vinity School, and Dr. William G. West, How to Build a Church Choir. St. Louis, Minister of the First Christian Church, Chat- Mo., The Bethany Press, c1958. 63 pp. tanooga, Tennessee. 16 THE HARBINGEl<. AND DISCIPLIANA, AUGUST, 1959

WANTED IN ORIGINAL COVERS: THE The Millennial Harbinger, the most influ- There are no complete files known of the ential periodical among first generation Dis- periodical with original covers. Of the 492 ciples, was published for forty-one years, monthly numbers issued the library of the 1830-1870. During all this time the place Society has 436. Only 56 are lacking. of publication was Bethany, Brooke county, The following are needed to complete the in Northwestern Virginia, later West Vir- Society file: ginia. Alexander Campbell was the editor, 1830 January-June, September and No- publisher and printer, until February 1864 vember when his son-in-law, W. K. Pendleton took 1831 January, March, August-November charge. 1832 January and February There are many complete sets of the pe- 1833 September and November riodical in existence and it is currently being 1835 January and November reprinted and distributed by two book clubs. 1836 January, March and April It has been used extensively for research by 1837 January, February, April-June students and writers. 1838 December 1839 January, June, July As was the case with many of its con- 1850 January temporaries, the covers of The Millennial 1851 July Harbinger had items not to be found in the 1862 January, August, and December body of the periodicals. Bishop Campbell 1863 January-December often gave notice of his preaching appoint- 1864 January, July and November ments, reviewed pamphlets, and listed his 1870 August, September, November and subscribers on the covers. December

ST ATE HISTORIES Washington-Northern Idaho (Continued from page 13) PETERSON, Orval Douglas Washington-Northern Idaho Disciples. St. Virginia Louis, Mo., Christian Board of Publication, HODGE, Frederick Arthur "1945. 221 pp., plus 7 pp. of illustrations, The Plea and the Pioneers in Virginia; A bibliography. History of the Rise and Early Progress of the Disciples of Christ in Virginia, with Bio- West Virginia graphical Sketches of the Pioneer Preachers. BRUNER, Benjamin Harrison Richmond, Va., Everett Wad dey Co., 1905. Seventy-Five Years on State Mission Trails; 279 pp. Disciples of Christ in West Virginia. [Hunt- TYLER, Joseph Zachary, ed. ington, W. Va., West Virginia Christian Mis- The Disciples of Christ in Virginia; A sionary Society; 1944.] 40 pp., illustrated. Presentation of Their Mission, Their Status, the Care of Their Churches, Things Wanting Wisconsin in Their Work, Their View, of Church Dis- WISCONSIN Historical Records Survey cipline and Ministerial Qualifications, To- Inventory of the Church Archives of Wis- gether with a Brief Discussion of their At- consin: Disciples of Christ. Madison, Wis., titude Toward Others. Richmond, Va., 1942. 83 pp., index, bibliography. Christian Examiner Print, 1879. 134 pp. W&WW~~~I.mW and :f)iJc/Ptiana

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Campbell Letters Indexed Jones Receives Honorary Degree Woodrow Wasson Starts New Pro;ect Culver-Stockton College Grants LL.D. Woodrow Wilson Wasson started work on At a special convocation, Wednesday, Oc- a special project for the Society on October tober 14, Culver-Stockton College honored 1. He is engaged in indexing and annotating the president of the Disciples of Christ His- the travel letters of Alexander Campbell in torical Society, Willis R. Jones, by granting The Millennial Harbinger. him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Dr. Wasson is exceptionally wdl qualified Presiding over the convocation was Fred for this particular position as he has had Helsabeck, president of Culver-Stockton. much experience in research work. His B.A. Other program participants were Claude E. and M.A. are from Vander- Spencer, Society curator bilt; his B.D., and Ph.D. who gave the devotional; are from the University of }. Edward M 0 s ely, In- Chicago. He is the author dianapolis, Ind., member of James A. Garfield: His of the Society executive Religion and Education, 1952. He has had teaching committee, with an address experience in history and "Challenge and Response religion at the University in Missouri;" Mr. Mosely of Houston, the University also read "A Short History of Georgia, and Vanderbilt of the Disciples of Christ University Divinity School. Historical Society" that For five years he was dean had been prepared by So- of the Christian College of ciety board chairman Harry Georgia. In 1958-59 he M., D avis, Hopkinsville was a research associate in Ky., who was unable to be the Highland Hospital, present. affiliated with Duke Uni- George Walker Buckner, versity, Asheville, N. C. editor of World Call, In- The indexing and anno- Wasson dianapolis, Ind., told of Mr. tat i n g of the Alexander Jones' work for Brother- Campbell letters has long hood institutions, and of been needed. The letters range in time from his selection as the first executive president "Incidents of a Tour to Nashville, Tennes- of the Society. Dr. Brucker also introduced see," 1830, to "New York State Missionary from the audience Mrs. Willis R. Jones, Mrs. Society," 1862. As only the American letters Edgar DeWitt Jones of Detroit, Mich., and are included in the project, the "Letters from Westbrook Jones of Chicago, Ill. (mother Europe" are omitted. When the indexing is and brother of Mr. Jones.) completed, the Society will be able to answer many specific questions about where Alexan- (Continued on page 28) der Campbell went and what he did and thought on his many trips \n the United Funds for the project are being supplied States and Canada. from anonymous sources. SOCIETY PUBLICATION RESUMES ORIGINAL NAME, DISCIPLIANA, BEGINNING NEXT ISSUE

An old friend, a bit streamlined now as "From Earlier Days," "Wants and Needs," early readers will note, but happily remem- "News of Members," "Basic Bibliographies," bered, will return next issue to its long "Dates to Remember," "By Way of Serendip- time dwelling place in the masthead of this ity," "Disciple Authors," "Research in Prog- publication. ress."

The present four-word title, THE HAR- When the next issue is published, it will BINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, will give be sent. to a list which has been increased way to the single word, DISCIPLIANA, from 3,500 to 6,500. The increase in the thereby restoring the name the publication main is by way of the inclusion of the vast bore at the time of its founding in 1941, and number of new church memberships which by which it was known for the next twelve took place automatically when the Society years. In July, 1953, when a special em- became a member of Unified Promotion. phasis on promotional and development ac- Another significant innovation will take tivities was launched, the name was ex- place with the next issue. It will be mailed panded to its current size. from Indianapolis. Through the gracious The restoration of the name DISCIPLI- assistance of the mailing service of Unified ANA (pronounced Di-si'-plee-ana) will affix Promotion, the mailing list of the DISCIPLI- to the paper the most accurately descriptive ANA will be maintained and serviced under term possible. In the light of present pur- their mailing program. poses and future intentions, the paper will The DISCIPLIANA will be mailed with- return to its original emphasis as an histori- out an envelope. Experience has proved that cal and bibliographical periodical dealing this procedure works well in the vast per- with the Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ. centage of cases. Those who receive a copy which is imperfect will assist by advising us, Dr. Claude E. Spencer, founder and editor and it will be the pleasure of the Society to of the Historical Society publication, will send a replacement copy. i resume some of the special topics of in- We await, then, with pleasure and antICi- terest which characterized the publication in pation, an old friend who will greet us from its earlier years and he has added a few the masthead in the next issue. . . . Hail, more. Mrs. Willis R. Jones has drawn DISCIPLIANA! sketch headings for these column~ some of which are: "What's New in Our Library," -Willis R. Jones.

THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, published bi-monthly (June, August, October, December, February, April) by the Disciples of Christ Historical Sociery, 1101 Nineteenth Avenue, South, Nash- ville 12, Tennessee. Enre:ed •• Secnnd-c1ass Maller, Nashville, Tennessee, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Subscription to THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA is included in the membership dues of the Society. Claude E. Spencer, Editor Willis R. Jones, President

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Honoring The Declaration And Address

On Sunday, October 25, a special convoca- The exact date of the distribution of the tion was held at Bethany College, Bethany, printed work is unknown, but probably oc- W. Va., honoring the sesquicentennial anni- curred in early or middle November, 1809, as Alexander Campbell arrived in Washington versary of the publishing of The Declaration on October 25, and read the proof sheets and Address of Thomas Campbell. The event then. was sponsored by the Association for the The Declaration and Address is one of Promotion of Christian Unity, the Disciples twO documents basic in the origin and de- of Christ Historical Society, and Bethany velopment of the Disciples of Christ and College. related groups. The other is the L~st Will Speakers on the program included Jay J. and Testament of the , Smith, minister of the Goodlettsville, Tenn., published by Barton W. Stone and his Church of Christ; Howard Elmo Short, edi- associates in Kentucky in 1804. tor of The Christian Evangelist-Front Rank, St. Louis, Mo.; Paul A. Clark, dean of the DCHS Trustee Fills Southwestern Christian College, Winchester, Ky.; and Ronald E. Osborn, dean of the Speaking Engagements Forrest F. Reed, vice-chairman of the Christian Theological Seminary, Indian- Board of Trustees of the Disciples of Christ apolis, Ind. Historical Society, and managing partner of The publication of The Declaration and the Tennessee Book Company, Nashville, Address was authorized September 7, 1809, fill e d two significant by the Christian Association of Washington, speaking engagements in Pennsylvania. Thomas Campbell. and a the late fall. committee of twenty-one persons had been On Sunday morning, October 18, Mr. Reed instructed, August 17, 1809, by a group of occupied the pulpit of people of different religious denominations, the First C h r i s t ian to "determine upon the proper means to Church, Lit tIe Rock, carry into effect the important ends of the Arkansas, where Mr. association." These ends were to be defined Dan C. Ken n e r, a by the committee. former trustee of the The resulting document contained a "Dec- Historical Society, is the laration," an "Address," and an "Appendix." Reed mmtster. M r. R e e d The "Declaration," was actually a c.onstitu- served as speaker for the Church's observance tion for the government of the Christian of Layman's Sunday. Association, and was probably the work of On November 12, Mr. Reed spoke to the students and faculty of Milligan College. the committee. It is thought that Thomas He was one of several laymen selected by Campbell, alone, was responsible for the the college to present a message on religion "Address," which explained and amplified in life. the "Declaration." In the "Address" is to be found the thirteen propositions, of which the Miss Mate Graye Hunt, retired librarian first is the often quoted, "That the church from the Western Michigan University, of Christ upon earth is essentially, inten- Kalamazoo, who has been teaching in the tionally, and constitutionally one; consisting library school of the George Peabody Col- of all those in every place that profess their lege for Teachers the past quarter, and a faith in Christ and obedience to him in all frequent "coffee break" VIsItor, gave a things according to the Scriptures, and that Christmas present to the Society-a chest for manifest the same by their tempers and silver, steak knives, a carving set, and ninety- conduct, and of none else as can be truly one pieces of cutlery, bronze metal with and properly called Christians." buffalo horn handles, from Thailand. PERRY GRESHAM VISITS PHILLIPS .MEMORIAL

Perry Epler Gresham, president of Bethany chairman, Mrs. Willis R. Jones, Mrs. Forrest College, Bethany, W. Va., visited Nashville, F. Reed, and Mrs. Claude E. Spencer. Thursday, November 19, addressed a special Those prescnt at the luncheon in addition convocation at Vanderbilt Divinity School, to Dr. Gresham were: Kenneth Kauffman of held a conference at the Disciples Divinity Murfreesboro and Jay J. Smith from Good- House, and was entertained at a luncheon by lettsville; A. W. Braden, Charles E. Crouch, the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. Frank Drowota, William Foster, Langdon Dr. Gresham was highly commended for Gilkey, H. Clyde Hale, W. M. Hardy, John his speech before the Divinity School stu- E. Hibbard, J. Philip Hyatt, George N. May- dents. His talk was based on The Declara- hew, Alex Mooty, Roger T. Nooe, Herman tion and Address of Thomas Campbell, its A. Norton, Forrest F. Reed, and R. J. effect upon the Disciples of Christ, and its Wrather, from Nashville; and staff members, implications for the Christian world of to- Willis R. Jones, Claude E. Spencer, and day. Woodrow W. Wasson. The luncheon for Dr. Gresham was held in After the luncheon Dr. Gresham in a very the lecture hall of the Thomas W. Phillips informal conference on the challenges and Memorial. The meal magnificently prepared problems of the ministry at the Disciples by the Historical Society porter, James Divinity House, answered questions with Thomas, was graciously served by the Society penetrating insight and gave many helpful hostess committee: Mrs. Charles E. Crouch, suggestions.

The Hostess Committee prepares table for luncheon in honor of Dr. Gresham, November 19. Left to right: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Crouch, and Mrs. Spencer. Gift dishes and goblets show plainly in the picture. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, DECEMBER, 1959 21 FOR THE CHURCH

HISTORIAN In this column will be found a bibliographical listing of books of recem date that have been re- Fabric of Fact and Faith, by J. Edward ceived in our library since June 1958. Moseley, a review of twelve recently pub· lished local church histories, has been re- (C011timted from page 15) printed by the Society for distribution to the AMES, Edward Scribner historians of local churches and church his- Beyond Theology; the 'Autobiography of tory committees. The article originally ap- Edward Scribner Ames, ed. by Van Meter peared in the summer 1959 issue of En- Ames. [Chicago1 The University of Chicago counter, Christian Theological Seminary. Press, '1959. xii, 223 pp. Because Mr. Moseley points out the good BROWN, Harlan R. and bad features of these histories and gives In the Foothills of the Cumberlands; a such excellent advice, generally, this reprint History of Eastern Kentucky. Ashland, Ky., should be "must" reading for those who plan Printed by the Graber Printing Co., '1959. the writing of the history of the local con- iv, 113 pp. gregation. The Society will send a copy to every BURKE, Jessie May, ed. church historian on its mailing list. As Short Stories ... Long Sequels. St. Louis, there are only about a hundred names on Mo., National Benevolent Association of the the list it is evident that many more names Christian churches, [19591 64 pp., including are needed before all historians are included. covers. Every person reading this is requested to BURT, Jesse C.

send us a postal card with the name and Nasht'ille; its Life and Times, with II address of the historian, or the chairman of Foreword Contributed by Robert E. Quarles, the history committee of their home church. Jr. Nashville, Tennessee Book Co., '1959. xv, 182 pp. Gus Baker, Nashville artist who designed COX, Frank Lucius the stained glass medallions in the windows Treatises of Luke, [with an introduction of the Thomas W. Phillips Memorial, has by B. C. Goodpasture] Nashville, Gospel reproduced in a pen and ink sketch, "The Advocate Co., 1959. 236 pp. Adoration," a detail from the window below HALL, Colby Dixon the main stairlanding, to be used as the So- The "New Light Christians"; Initiators of ciety's 1959 Christmas card. An announce. the Nineteenth Century Reformation. [Fort ment concerning the availability of a frame· Worth, Tex., Texas Christian University able print probably will be made in our next Press] '1959. 152 pages. issue. HUTTON, Samuel Ward A Service Manual for Ministers of Non· Litttrgical CIJltrches, also, Servicable for Ministers of Education, Leaders of Youth, Women, Men, approved by Texas Convention of Christian Churches. [Fort Worth, Tex.; Stafford-Lorodon Co.] '1958. 224 pp.

HYATT, James Philip Meeting God through Isaiah. Nashville, Tenn., The Upper Room, '1958. 32 pp.

IGLEHART, Charles W. A Century of Protestant Christianity in Japan. Rutland, Vr., and Tokyo, Japan, Charles E. Tuttle Co., '1959. 384 pages. James Thomas. Chd supreme Seamy references to Disciple Missions. JACOBS, Jacob Vernon McGAVRAN, Grace Winifred A Pocket Guide to Prayer for Church Of- All Through the Year; a Devotional ficers. Cincinnati, 0., Standard Publishing Reader for Boys and Girls. St. Louis, Mo., Co., '1959. 63 pp. The Bethany Press, 01958. 126pp. JACOBS, James Vernon McRAE, Glenn Understanding Your Pupils; One of the "Sunday School Know-How" Series. Grand The Story the Old Testament Tells. St. Rapids, Mich., Zondervan Publishing House, Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, 01959. 96pp. 01959. 64pp. (Leadership training text).

JOHNSON, Charles and Johnson, Ava Dale MAYNARD, Lee Carter Beginners' Lonkundo. [Indianapolis, Ind., New Testament Qui z z e s. Cincinnati, United Christian Missionary Society, 1959] 211 pp. Standard Publishing Co., [1959J 32pp. JONES, George Curtis MAYNARD, Lee Carter March of the Year; Especial Sermons for Old Testament Qui z z e s. Cincinnati, Special Days. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Standard Publishing Co., c1959, 32pp. Press, 01959. 192pp. MINEAR, Paul S. JONES, George Curtis Horizons of Christian Community. St. Youth Deserves to Know. New York, The Macmillan Co., 1958. 135pp. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, 1959. 127pp.

KANSAS Christian Women's Fellowship MURCH, James DeForest Our Heritage; a History of Women's Christian Education and the Local Church; Work in Kansas, 1879-1958. [Topeka, Kans, History-Principles-Practice, rev. ed. Cincin- 1958] 35 pp. nati, 0., Standard Publishing Co., c1943, KEMP, Charles Frederick 1958. 345pp. Preparing for the Ministry. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany.Press, '1959. 128 pp. MURCH, James DeForest Teach Me to Pray. Cincinnati, Standard KEPPLE, Ella Huff (Mrs. Paul C. Kepple) Publishing Foundation, 01958. 186pp. Balti. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, 01959. 128pp. NELSON, Robert Gilbert KIMSEY, James E. Disciples of Christ in Jamaica, 1858-1958; How to Conduct Religious Radio Pro- A Centennial of Missions in the "Gem of the grams. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, Carribbean." St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany c1958. 64pp. Press, 01958. 200 pp.

LACKEY, Cleatice (Ingold) (Mrs. Earl NORTH, Ira Lackey) You Can March for the Master, [with an Preacher's Kid's Dad, a True Story. New introduction by Willard Collins] Nashville, York, Greenwich Book Publishers, '1958. 94 pp. Gospel Advocate Co., 01959. 107 pp. Stories about Bycon Ingold, beloved Culver- Stockton College pcofessor for 39 years. NOVOTNY, Louise (Miller) LENTZ, Richard E. compo A Pocket Guide to Prayer for Women. Christian Growth in Family Life. St. Louis, Cincinnati, Standard Publishing Co., 01959. Mo., The Bethany Press, '1959. 96 pp. 63pp. (Hearthstone Parent Program series, I). PIPPIN, Frank Johnson LUNGER, Harold L. The Christmas Light and the Easter HO/le. TIle Bible and Our Social Responsibility. New York, Thomas Y. Crowell, '1959. viii, Teacher's edition, St. Louis, Mo., The Beth- 88 pp. any Press, c1958. 127 pp. (A Bethany Bible Course). (Continued on page 27) THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, DECEMBER, 1959 23

FROM ABILENE TO TRANSYLVANIA ... COLLEGE HISTORIES

Since Barton W. Stone taught languag~s in Little Book of Facts and Fiction, Bringing Succoth Academy, Washington, Georgia, in Up Memories That Cluster Round Spencer's the 1790's and Alexander Campbell opened Hills. Letters from Abroad by the Late Buffalo Seminary in his home on Buffalo Presidmt, W. N. Billingsley. Nashville, Creek in 1818, their followers have been Tennessee, McQuiddy Printing Co., 1914. busy founding and operating educational 135 pp. plus 10 illustrations. institutions. Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind. These have included elementary and sec- FIELDS, Thomas B. ondary schools, academies and seminaries, A History of Butler University. Unpub- liberal arts colleges and Bible schools, grad- lished thesis; M.A., Indiana University, 1928. uate schools and theological seminaries, and GRAYDON, Katharine Merrill. normal schools. Disciples were pioneers in the higher education of women, in the use Butler College in the W orld War; A of the Bible as a class-room text-book, and in Record of the Men and Their Achievements teacher training programs. Together with a Briefer Record of Those Who Served in the Civil War and in the Although a list of nearly 500 such institu- War with Spain. Indianapolis, Butler Col- tions has been compiled,. little is known lege Alumni Association, 1922, 349 pp. about many of them. More than 80 per cent have ceased to exist. Carr-Burdette College, Sherman. Tex. Histories have been written of a few of SCHUMACHER, Billy George these institutions. The following is a list A History of Carr-Bufdette College. Un- of known published works and unprinted published thesis; M.A., Texas Christian theses: University, 1951.

Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas Christian College, Columbia, Mo. MORRIS, Don Heath and LEACH, Max. CARR, Oliver Anderson Like Stars Shining Brightly; the Personal Memorial of J. K. Rogers and Christian Story of Abilene Christian College. [Abi- College. St. Louis, Mo., John Burns Pub- lene, Tex.], Abilene Christian College Press, lishing Co., C 1885. 328 pp. <1953. 242 pp. HALE, Allean (Lemmon) (Mrs. Mark Hale) Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, N. C. Pet:icoat Pioneer; the Christian College Story, 1851-1951. [Columbia, Mo., Chris- WARE, Charles Crossfield tian College], c1956. 263 pp. plus 24 pp. A History of Atlantic Christian College; Culture in Costal North Carolina. Wilson, of illustrations. N. c., Atlantic Christian College, c1956. HUGHES, Mary Katharine 248 pp., including 24 pp. of illustrations, A History of Christian College (1851- plus a frontispiece, index. 1900). Unpublished thesis; M.A., Univer- sity of Missouri, 1944. Bethany College, Bethany. W. Va. Christian Normal Institute. Grayson, Ky. WOOLERY, William Kirk Bethany Years; the Story of Old Bethany SIZEMORE, Alva Don from Her Founding Years through A Cen- The History of Christian Normal Insti- tury of Trial and Triumph. Huntington, W. tute, Grayson, Kentucky. Unpublished Va., Standard Printing & Publishing Co., thesis; B.D., Butler School of Religion, 1944. 1941. 290 pp., plus 31 pp. of illustrations, College of the Bible Lexington, Ky. map. BUSHELL, George W. Burritt College, Spencer, Tenn. The Development of the College of the RAMSEY, Effie Gillentine Bible Through Controversy. Unpublished Burritt, Our Alma Mater; An Attractive thesis; B.D., College of the Bible, 1934. GOINS, Richard Eureka College, Eureka. III. A History of the College of the Bible. Unpublished thesis; B.D., College of the DICKINSON, Elmira Jane, ed. Bible, 1947. A History of Eureka College; With Bi- ographic Sketches and Reminiscences. St. DICKENSON, Bess (Hughes) Louis, Mo., Christian Publishing Co., 1894. A History of Religious Education in the 359 pp. plus 29 pp. of illustrations. College of the Bible. Unpublished thesis; M.R.E., College of the Bible, 1930. DICKINSON, Richard, ed.

Cotner University, Linc:oln, Neb. Eureka College, Eureka, Illinois, 1855- 1955; A Community of Learning in Search MOOMAW, Leonidas Austin of Truth, Human llUd Divine. 48 pp. History of Cotner University, Including the Early Religious and Educational Move- Franklin College, Nashville, Tenn. meut of the Christian Church in Nebraska. [Bethany, Neb., Cotner University] 1916. SCOBEY, James Edward 280 pp., illustrations. Franklin College and Its Influences. Nash- ville, Tenn., McQuiddy Printing Co., 1906. Culver·Stoc:kton College, Canton, Mo. 465 pp. including illustrations. Reprinted: PETERS, George Llewellyn Nashville, Tenn., Gospel Advocate Co., Dreams Come True; a History of Culver- 1954. Stocktou College (Founded Christian Uni- versity, 1853). Canton, Mo., The Board of Harding College, Searc:y, Ark. Trustees, Culver-Stockton. College, 1941. MATTOX, Fount William 153 pp., index. A History of the Developmeut of Harding Daughters College, Harrodsburg, Ky. College, 1905-1939. Unpublished thesis; M.A., University of Oklahoma, 1940. BOURNE, Anne (Shanks) (Mrs. H. K. Bourne) and others. Hazel Green Ac:ademy, Hazel Green, Ky. History of Daughters College, 1856-1893, and Its Founder, John Augustus Williams, BROWN, Harlan R., ed. 1824-1903, [by Anne Shanks Bourne, Mattie Sixty Years with Hazel Green Academy Terhune Davis, and Lydia Kennedy Bond]. ... 1880-1940. Hazel Green, Ky., Former [Privately Printed, 1944]. 53 pages, illustra- Students Association of Hazel Green Acad- tions. amy, 1940. III pp. including illustrations. Dtlvid Lipsc:omb College. Nashville, Tenn. Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio NEIL, Robert G. GREEN, Francis Marion The History of College. Unpublished thesis; M.A., George Peabody Hiram College aud Western Reserve Ec- College for Teachers, 1938. lectic Institute; Fifty Years of History, 1850- 1900. Cleveland, Ohio, O. S. Hubbell Print- Drake University. Des Moines, la. ing Co., 1901. 433 pp., plus 21 pp. of BLANCHARD, Charles illustrations. Building for the Centuries; [History of STEIN, J. H. Drake University] A Memorial of the Development of the Hiram College Li- Fouuders and Builders; Semiceutenuial: brl/ry from the Literary Societies Which 1881-1931. [Des Moines, Ia., Drake Uni- versity, 1931] 273 pp. plus 2 illustrations, Formed Its Nucleus. Unpublished thesis; index. M.A., Kent State University, 1950.

RITCHEY, Charles James TREUDLEY, Mary Bosworth Drake Uuiversity Through Seventy-Five Prelude to the Future; the First Huudred Years, 1881-1956. Des Moines, la., Drake Years of Hiram College. New York, As- University, c1956. 288 pp., index. sociation Press, 1950. 288 pp., inde~. THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, DECEMBER, 1959 25

Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Tex. Phillips University, Enid, Okla. TAYLOR, Clifford H., Jr. BARRON, Jack Jarvis Christian College, its History and The Early Years of Phillips University, Present Standing in Relationship to the 1906-1912. Unpublished thesis; M.A." Phil- Standard of the Texas State Department of lips University, 1943. Education and the Southern Association of MARSHALL, Frank Hamilton Colleges and Secondary Schools. Research Phillips University's First Fifty Years, Oc- paper; Texas Christian University, 1948, mimeographed. tober 9, 1906-0ctober 9, 1956. Volume One: The Early Days of Phillips University. Enid, Johnson Bible College, Kimberlin Heights, Okla., Phillips University, "1957. 160 pp. Tenn. Southern Christian Institute, Edward, Miss. BLACK, Robert Eugene The Story of Jolmson Bible College. Kim- STAMPS, Effie Lois berlin Heights, Tenn., Tennessee Valley A History of Southern Christian Institute. Printing Co., 1951. 118 pp. Originally a Unpublished thesis; Butler School of Reli- B.D. thesis; Butler School of Religion, 1948. gion, 1952.

BROWN, Alva Ross Spokane University, Spokane, Wash. Faith, Prayer, Work-Being: I. The Slory UTZ, Cora (Cato) (Mrs. Benjamin Edward of Johnson Bible College II. Choice Quota- Utz) tions from Ashley S. Johns01l. [Kimberlin Heights, Tenn., n.d.] 80 pp., including il- History of Spokane University •.• 1913- lustrations. 1933 ... Spokane, Wash., Leo's Studio, 1941. 84 pp., plus 4 pp. of photographs, index. Kentucky Female Orphan School, Midway, Ky. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Tex. GIOV ANNOLI, Harry Kentucky Female Orphan School,. a His- HALL, Colby Dixon tory. Midway, Ky., [Kentucky Female History of Texas Christian University,. a Orphan School] 1930, 210 pp., plus 28 pp. College of the Cattle Frontier. [Fort Worth, of illustrations. Tex., Texas Christian University Press] 1947. 380 pp., plus 32 pp. of illustrations, index. Lockney Christian College, Lockney, Tex. MASON, Frankie Miller VAN SCODER, Lauren R. The History of Education in the Lock. Beginnings of Texas Christian University. ,zey [Texas] Public Schools, 1890-1953, Unpublished thesis; Texas Christian Univer- [Includes history of Lockney Christian Col- sity, 1930. lege] Unpublished thesis; M.A., Eastern Transylvania, Lexington, Ky. New Mexico University, 1953. ADAMS, Hampton Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va. Historical Conditions Influencing the WAKE, Orville Trend of Thought in Transylvania College, A History of Lynchburg College,. 1903- 1780-1922. Unpublished thesis; College of 1953. Unpublished thesis; Ph.D., University the Bible, 1922. of Virginia, 1957. EDWARDS, Dorothy Louise Manhattan Bible College, Manhattan, Kans. A History of Transylvania College From JOHNSON, Daniel Thomas 1865 to 1940. Unpublished thesis; M.A., University of Kentucky, 1941. The History and Backgrounds of Manhat- Needed are histories to be written of many tan Bible College. J]npublished thesis; more other present and past educational in- M.A., Butler School of Religion, 1949. stiuHions of the Disciples. Northwest Christian College, Eugene, Ore. JENNINGS, Walter Wilson GOODRICH, Martha Transylvania, Pioneer University of the History of Northwest Christian College. West. New York, Pageant Press, "1955. 320 Unpublished thesis; M.A., University of pages, plus 4 pages of illustrations, index. Oregon, 1949. This history carries only the story of old Transyl. vania. 1783-1865. -_._-_._------26

The receipt of material for the library has Missouri Disciple history for they includ~ been excellent since the beginning of the thirty-eight letters from Thomas M. Allen, current fiscal year, July 1, 1959. During that of Boone county, Mo., to Elder Gano, dated time the Society has received items from twO- 1836-1870_ Before turning the papers over hundred fifty sources; individuals, churches, to the Society, Mrs. Ardery had them micro- and agencies. Not included in this number filmed at the University of Kentucky library. is the regularly mailed pieces from churches; Garrison orders of worship, bulletins, and newsletters. Such material is being received from nearly During this period Dr. W. E. Garrison, a thousand churches_ Houston, Tex., added some significant cor- respondence and supplementary material to Personal Papers the personal papers of his father, James Har- vey Garrison, 1842-1931, on file in the So- Mention must be made of some especially ciety library. large and valuable collections received dur- ing this half year. Future issues of the DIS- Texas CWF CIPLIANA will give in some detail the Materials from the office of the Texas quantity and quality of these materials. Christian Women's Fellowship have been received for preservation in the Society li- Henry brary. These include correspondence, min- Many books and considerable correspond- utes, programs, reports and other items, ence and other papers of Frederick Augus- dating from 1902 to 1953. tus Henry, 1867-1949, and his father, Charles Pension Fund Eugene Henry, 1835-1906, were received from Charles E. Henry, alurpni secretary of From the Pension Fund of the Disciples Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio. F. A. Henry, of Christ the Society received several boxes prominent Ohio lawyer and Hiram College containing obsolete correspondence and min- trustee, was International Convention presi- utes of various Pension Fund activity meet- dent in 1913. ings. These are to be housed with the mass of material previously received. Jones Convention Trip The family of Edgar DeWitt Jones, 1876- Among the various articles picked up by 1956, has designated the Society as the re- the president and curator on their way to pository for the personal papers relative to and from the International Convention at his participation in local church life, broth- Denver, Colo., were a number of valuable erhood affairs, and ecumenical matters. These books from the library of Dr. C. M. Chilton, include a large mass of correspondence and St. Joseph, Mo., and bound magazines and hundreds of sermons. Dr. Jones' Lincoln books from Earl T. Sechler, Springfield, Mo. material went to the Burton Historical Col- lection of the Detroit, Michigan, Public Li- Texas Church Histories brary. The Historical Commission of the 72nd annual (1959) Convention of Texas Christian Gano churches sponsored a contest for the prepara- From Mrs. William Breckenridge Ardery, tion of local church histories. The twelve Paris, Ky., the Society received hundreds of histories enter:d were read and judged by letters written, 1830-1880, to John Allen Dr. Noel Keith, and Dr. Colby D. Hall of Gano, Bourbon county, Ky. These were Fort Worth and Dr. W. E. Garrison, of recently discovered in the Volney W. Fergu-' Houston. son home in Bourbon county by a son, Maner First prize was awarded to History of the Ferguson and given to Mrs. Ardery. The First Christian ClJltrch of Lancaster, while papers, on semi-permanent loan to the So- special distinction was given to A Venture ciety, are especially valuable for students of of Faith, Story of Belle Vista Christiall THE HARBINGER AND DISCIPLIANA, DECEMBER, 1959 27

Church, Brownsville, by Pablo Cotto, and to BOOKS OF RECENT DATE A Seed Was Planted; a Brief History of the (Continued from page 22) First Christian Church, Houston, by Thelma R. McCarty. PIERSON, Roscoe Mitchell Other entries, all given honorable men- Puerto Rican Sabbatical; Selections from tion were: The First Hundred Years of the the Letters of Roscoe M. Pierson, Librarian, First Christian Church, Austin; History of The College of the Bible, During a Term as Visiting Librarian, The Evangelical Seminary Central Christian Church, Dallas, by Grace of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, August 12, 1958, and Joe Murray; East Dallas: A "Neighbor- to June 1, 1959, to Gladys E. Scheer, Assist- hood" Church; A Short History of the East ant Librarian, The College of the Bible. Dallas Christian Church, Dallas, by J. How- Lexington, Ky., Bosworth Memorial Library, ard Payne; History of Northworthy Chris- The College of the Bible, 1959. [2], 136 tian Church, Dallas, by Mrs. Frank P. pages, mimeographed. Meador; Story of One Hundred Years of These letters. nOt intended for publication were Service; Palestine First Christian Church, edited by Miss Scheet and distributed in mimeo- graphed form to College of the Bible personnel. and by Lorine Scott; The Realization of a Dream; a few of the Pierson's relatives and friends. AbQut twenty-five sets of the letters have been collected and A History of the Memorial Christian Church, bou~d with a ride page and foreword by Mr. Pierson. Paris, by Paulette Allen; Frontier Faith for in the present form. the Future; First Christian Church, San RUTHERFORD, Mark An gel 0; Fiftieth Anniversary, 1907-1957, The Christian Layman and His Church. Central Christian Church, Stamford; and St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, c1958. History of Central Christian Church, Waco, 71pp. by Ida Moore Hays. SHETLER, Charles One of the conditions of the competition Guide to Manuscripts and Archives in the was that a copy of each entry be provided West Virginia Collection. Morgantown, W. for file in the libraries of the Disciples of Va., West Virginia University library, 1958. Christ Historical Society and Texas Christian 160pp. University. SMITH, Jay J. Members of the Historical Commission Ministers Library Handbook. Boston, W. are: Lloyd Motley, Lufkin; Kenneth H. Hay, A. Wilde, 1958. 148pp. NoelL. Keith, and Mrs. J. E. Montgomery, of Dallas; Charles T. Jones, San Marcus; W. Standard Bible Atlas. Cincinnati, 0., The E. Garrison, Houston; A. T. DeGroot and Standard Publishing Co., c1959. 34 pp., Colby D. Hall, Fort Worth. Hugh M. Riley, including back covers, illustrations, maps. Dallas, is chairman of the group. Standard Lesson Commentary 1960, Inter- national Sunday School Lessons, ..•. John M. Carter, ed. Cincinnati, 0., The Standard Gifts of china and glass have been made Publishing Co., C 1959. vii, 448 pp., illus- recently to the Society by Mrs. Forrest F. trations. (Seventh annual volume.) Reed and by Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Wrather, Miss Eva Jean Wrather, Mrs. Charles E. STEVENSON, Dwight Eschleman Crouch and the Gladys Crouch Circle of the Your Face in This Mirror. St. Louis, Mo., Vine Street CWF. Published for the Cooperative Publication Mrs. Reed gave money for the purchase Association by The Bethany Press, c1959. of a service for twenty of the Florence pat- 96pp. tern, Spode china. The Wrather's gave STEVENSON, Dwight Eschleman and Diehl, twenty Fostoria goblets of Jamestown blue. Charles F. Mrs. Crouch and her circle gave money Reaching People from the Pulpit; a Guide for the purchase of additional china and to Effective Sermon Delivery. New York, glasses. Harper and Bros., c1958. 184pp. TANT, Fanning Yater WOODS, Guy N. and Cogdill, Ray E. J. D. Tant-Texas Preacher. Lufkin, Tex., Woods-Cogdill Debate; Held in Phillips The Gospel Guardian Co., "1958. 479pp. High School Auditorium, Birmingham, Al~- THOMAS, Cecil Kermit bama, November 18-23, 1957 .... [with an Introduction by Jack Meyer, Sr.] Nashville, Alexander Campbell and His New Ver- Tenn., Gospel Advocate Co., 1958. 378pp. sion. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, "1958. 224pp. THOMAS, Leslie Grier WANTED: History of the Christian De- The Sermon on the MOU1l!j a Series (If nomination in America, 1794-1911 A.D., by Studies in the Moral and Religious Teaching Milo True Morrill. Published: Dayton, 0., of Jesus. Nashville,'Tenn., Gospel Advocate, 1958. 203pp. Christian Publishing Association, 1912.

TOBIAS, Robert, ed. •Preaching on Christian Unity. St. Louis, Mo., The Bethany Press, 160pp. JONES RECEIVES DEGREE Included "Disciples and the Ecumenical Spirit," by Granville Walker, pp. 133-147. (C ontinued from page 17) WARREN, Louis Austin Dean Paul Carpenter of the college formal- Lincoln's Youth, Indiana Years, Seven to Twenty-One, 1816-1830. New York, Apple- ly presented Mr. Jones to President Helsa- ton-Century-Crofts, '1959. xxii, 298 pp. beck who then conferred the degree. Dr. Jones responded with an address on "The WEST, Robert Frederick Religious Significance of a Sense of History." Light Beyond the Shadows, a Minister and Mental Health. New York, The Macmillan The activities of the day ended with a Co., 1959. 160pp. luncheon in Culver-Stockton Hall.

WHITLEY, Oliver Read The college at Canton was the first home Trumpet Call of Reformation. St. Louis, of the Historical Society and helped in many Mo., The Bethany Press, c1959. 252pp. ways in the establishment and growth of the Winner of the 1958 Bethany Book Award. A sociological srudy of the Disciples of Christ; agency.

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