Abilene Christian University Digital Commons @ ACU Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Finding Aids Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids 1-20-2019 Edward Washington McMillan Papers, (1863-1986) Edward Washington McMillan Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/findingaids Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, Japanese Studies Commons, and the Missions and World Christianity Commons Preferred Citation [identification of item], [file or folder name], Edward Washington McMillan Papers, 1863-1986. Center for Restoration Studies MS #17. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX. This Finding Aid is brought to you for free and open access by the Finding Aids at Digital Commons @ ACU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ ACU. Edward Washington McMillan Papers, (1863-1986) Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #17 Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives Brown Library Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX 79699-9208 20 January 2019 About this collection Title: Edward Washington McMillan Papers ​ Creator: Edward Washington McMillan (1889-1992) ​ Identifier/Call Number: Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #17 ​ Physical Description: 15 linear feet (28 boxes) ​ ​ ​ Dates (Inclusive): 1863-1986 ​ Dates (Bulk): 1930-1985 ​ Location: Center for Restoration Studies ​ Language of Materials: English ​ Scope and Content Note: This collection consists of the personal papers of E.W. McMillan. ​ Includes personal correspondence, books, photographs, scrapbooks, sermons, lectures, notes, and teaching materials. Also contains Ibaraki Christian College papers, film strips, slides, plaques, certificates, a ceremonial bible, and a pair of geta. Biographical Note: Edward Washington McMillan, a minister, author, and editor, was born in ​ Baden, Texas on September 27, 1889. He attended Gunter Bible College, Austin College, Baylor University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Preached in the majority of the United States and in Japan, China, Korea, and India. Founded Ibaraki Christian College in Japan and served as president. McMillan served as president of Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas. He served in Churches of Christ in Waco, Cleburne, Abilene, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Garland, Texas; Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee; and in Santa Ana and Whittier, California. He served as a part of the ACC Bible faculty from 1929-1934. McMillan died at the age of 101 in 1992 and is buried at Holloway Cemetery south of Sherman, Texas. Administrative Information Immediate Source of Acquisition: McMillan family ​ Date of Acquisition: unknown ​ Accession Number: R 2007.77 ​ Date of Accession: 22 March 2007 ​ Accessioned by: David Sessions, Julia Reid, Beth Purcell, Ron Longwell ​ Processor and Date of Processing: Audrey Schaffner, 10 February 2014 ​ Finding Aid Creator and Date: Audrey Schaffner and Mac Ice, 18 February ​ 2014 Finding Aid Update: Mac Ice and Amanda Dietz, 3 June 2019 ​ Using this collection Processing Status: Processed ​ Conditions Governing Access: Materials are housed in the Abilene Christian University Special ​ Collections and Archives, Brown Library, Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and are non-circulating. Access is available during normal business hours; prior appointments are preferred. Conditions Governing Use: Permission to publish, quote or reproduce items from this ​ collection must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder. Preferred citation: [identification of item], [file or folder name], Edward Washington McMillan ​ Papers, 1863-1986. Center for Restoration Studies MS #17. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX. Copyright notice: Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, ​ as stipulated by United States Copyright Law (Title 17 US Code). Researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law. Arrangement of Materials: This collection is loosely arranged by subject and content type. ​ Mainly contains personal and business correspondence and learning materials for teaching the Bible. Separated Materials: none ​ Subjects and Keywords Abilene Christian College Ibaraki Christian College Baxter, Batsell Barrett McBee, Bill McMillan, Charles McMillan, Edward Washington, 1889-1992 Stevens, John C. Christian education th Churches of Christ -- History -- 20 ​ century ​ Churches of Christ -- Periodicals Churches of Christ -- Texas – Abilene Education, higher -- Texas -- Abilene Clippings Correspondence Ephemera Manuscripts Minutes Newsletters Periodicals Sermons Inventory Box 1-2 [First Folder] Finding Aid Ibaraki correspondence and lectures Boxes 3-5 Correspondence Firm Foundation Personal papers Speeches Early educational material Boxes 6-8 Lessons and Exams (specifically from Columbia Christian College) Boxes 9-12 Church lessons on leadership and family Sunday school lessons Sermons Radio broadcasts Box 13 Newspaper and magazine clippings Box 14 Manuscripts and correspondence Box 15 Ibaraki material Boxes 16-17 Correspondence, outlines, and notebooks Boxes 18-22 Teaching material, pictures, notebooks, and correspondence Box 23 Abilene Christian correspondence and teaching materials Boxes 24-28 Scrapbooks, pictures, and letters for 92nd birthday Subject List ​ (NOT LABELLED) in box 13 Newspaper clippings (NOT LABELLED) in box 16 Notes Letterhead -A- A HISTORY OF RELIGIOUS THOUGHT: LECTURES 1-10 in box 7 Outlines of lectures on the history of religious thought A HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST in box 14 "Serving Abilene and the World for 80 Years: A History of the University Church of Christ", Walter H. Adams (book) University C of C bulletin, Oct 22 1982 Herald of Hope newsletter, Sep 25 1982 A STUDY OF PERSONALITY - 7 LESSONS in box 12 Lesson outlines on personality A STUDY OF REVELATIONS in box 7 Study on Revelation ACU HISTORY INTERVIEW in box 22 Portion of ACU history interview ACU HISTORY INTERVIEW in box 23 Typescripts and notes for ACU history interview ACU HISTORY RECORDING in box 23 Letter to John Stevens "The Half has not Been Told," article by McMillan Letter to McMillan from Lawrence L. Smith re biographical interview Partial copies of ACU history interview transcript, with handwritten notations "In Retrospect and Prospect," manuscript from ACC Lectures "Paul on the Role of Women," manuscript for ACC lectures Typed notes regarding McMillan's college experiences in Terrell ACU MATERIAL in box 18 Brochures for ACU workshops Various business cards Prospectus for the College of Biblical Studies, ACU, February 1985 Various correspondence ACU MATERIAL in box 19 12 brochures on various programs in the ACU College of Biblical Studies Field Education Program for Undergraduate Bible Majors ACU MATERIAL in box 23 Portions of ACU History interview, heavily noted. ADDRESS: 1939 INDIANAPOLIS, IND - IN THE HOPE OF U in box 10 "In the Hope of Unity" (Address) ADDRESSES - MANUSCRIPTS - LECTURES #1 in box 10 Lectures and addresses AN OPEN LETTER TO ACC PRESIDENT DON MORRIS in box 5 An open letter to ACC President Don Morris from John W. Milton AND THEY CRUCIFIED HIM in box 18 "And They Crucified Him", sermon ANGELS in box 22 "Angels: Study Outline by E. W. McMillan" ANGELS AND DEMONS AND CHURCH LEADERSHIP in box 18 Lesson outlines and notes on angels, demons, heaven Highland Oak Leaves, Sept 18, 1984 "Inside Evangelism",manuscript by E W McMillan "The More Excellent Way", manuscript "There is Need for Maturity in Church Leadership", manuscript by E W McMillan (3 copies) "Preaching must be Well Prepared", lesson outline ARCHIVES in box 18 Page 14 of unknown manuscript Carbon paper ARTICLES FOR JAPAN in box 15 Articles on mission work in Japan ARTICLES OF PERSONAL NATURE in box 4 'A Grandparent's Legacy' notebook Biographical sketches ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN FIRM FOUNDATION 1946 in box 3 Manuscripts of articles submitted to FF for publication BIBLE 232: 2:30 PM in box 6 Lesson outlines on I and II Thessalonians and I Corinthians Handwritten notes BIBLE 321.11 - THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS in box 22 Outlines and notes on grace and faith BIBLE 451 FINAL EXAM: THE CHURCH AND THE ELDERS in box 8 Final exam BIBLE 5: FROM THE CREATION TO THE FALL in box 4 Notebook containing notes on Genesis BILL PATTERSON: AUTHORITY - ITS MEANING in box 4 "Authority - Its Meaning" (booklet) BOOK: LOCAL CHURCH LIFE BY MCMILLAN in box 14 "Local Church Life" (book manuscript, lessons 2 - 10 missing) BRO. E W MCMILLAN INFORMATION in box 22 Manuscript of McMillan's remembrance of ACC BUILDING THE FAMILY, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE in box 22 'Salvation through the Church', lesson outline Brochures for workshops at ACU 'Firm Foundation', April 9, 1985 "Building the Family, for Heavens Sake", brochure on building project at Highland Oaks Church of Christ 'Christ Prison Fellowship' newsletter, Summer 1983 Newspaper clippings Partial copy of ACU History Interview by John C Stevens Various and miscellaneous notes and papers BURBANK LECTURESHIP: JUL 18-22, 1960 in box 10 Info and lecture for Burbank Lectureship , 1960 Notes for Indianapolis Lectureship, 1956 "My Position in this Lectureship: An Introductory Statement at