University of Mississippi Libraries
Bishop Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr. Collection
MUM00766
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PURL
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Summary Information
- Repository
- University of Mississippi Libraries
- Creator
- Rev. Duncan M. Gray, Jr.
- Title
- Bishop Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr. Collection
- ID
- MUM00766
- Date
- 1954-2000
- Extent
- 21.0 boxes
- General Physical Description note
- 21 boxes
- Language of Materials
- English
- Abstract
- Collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other materials relating to the life and career of Gray, a
clergyman and civil rights advocate.
Preferred Citation
Bishop Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr. Collection (MUM00766), Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University
of Mississippi
Biographical Note
Duncan Montgomery Gray was born in Canton, Mississippi in 1926. He attended high school in Greenwood, Mississippi before graduating
in 1944 from Central High in Jackson. Upon graduation, he entered the Navy and was sent to Tulane University on the Navy-12
Program. In 1953 he graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity from the University of the South, Sewanee. In 1954 Gray was one
of the few members that comprised the diocesan department of Christian Social Relations when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled
that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. Gray urged the diocese to take a stand on segregation and took it
upon himself to draft the radical document entitled, “The Church Considers the Supreme Court Decision” in which he used biblical
references to support his argument that racial segregation was a sin. As a fourth generation Mississippian, Duncan Gray, Jr.
devoted his pastoral career to the parishes and communities of Mississippi. From 1953 to 1957, Gray served as Vicar of Calvary
Church, Cleveland, and priest-in-charge of Grace Church, Rosedale. His tenure as Rector of St. Peter’s, Oxford, and priest-in-charge
of Holy Innocents, Como lasted from 1957-1965. Gray was best known for his work as a civil rights activist, especially his
efforts at the University of Mississippi in the fall of 1962 during the school’s integration by James Meredith. Gray was rector
of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Oxford at the time and encouraged his parishioners to “”uproot and cast out” the seeds
of “anger and hatred, bitterness and prejudice.” During the Ole Miss riots, in which two people were killed, Gray boldly attempted
to calm the crowd of rioters as he clung to the Confederate statue in the campus square, but was ultimately absorbed into
the crowd.
After Oxford, Gray served as rector at St. Paul’s in Meridian until 1974 when he was elected as the Bishop of Mississippi,
a position he held for nineteen years (1974-1993). As bishop during a turbulent time, Gray supported the controversial revision
of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer and the ordination of women. His other diocesan commitments included roles as chairman of
the Mississippi Religious Leadership Conference; president of the Standing Committee; dean of the Board of Examining Chaplains;
and chairman of the departments of College Work, Christian Education, Communications, and Christian Social Relations. Bishop
Gray also served the Church as chairman and member of the General Convention’s Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons
and as chairman of the House of Bishops’ Committee on Canons and Committee on Rules. Additionally he held the position of
vice chairman of the Board of The Archives of the Episcopal Church. From 1991 to 1997, Duncan Gray Jr. was chancellor of Sewanee:
The University of the South. He was the subject of a 1997 book, And Also With You: Duncan Gray and the American Dilemma, written
by the Will Campbell.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
University of Mississippi Libraries 2017
Access Restrictions
The Bishop Duncan Montgomery Gray, Jr. Collection is open for research.
Copyright Restrictions
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions
of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a
photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used
for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy
or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
Custodial History note
Gift of Bishop Duncan M. Gray Jr.
Related Materials
Related Materials at the University of Mississippi
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Faulkner, William, 1897-1962 — Biography
- Meredith, James, 1933-
Subject(s)
- Civil Rights
- Civil rights — Mississippi — Oxford Race relations
- College integration – Mississippi – Oxford
- Race relations — Religious aspects — Episcopal Church
Collection Inventory
Box 1 |
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1.1 Oxford-St. Peter’s material 1951-1996 Scope and ContentContains material on the history of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Oxford, Mississippi. Bishop Gray, Jr. served in that church |
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1.2 Ordination of Duncan Gray, Jr. April 8, 1953 Scope and ContentContains material on the ordination of Duncan Gray, Jr. at Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, Mississippi. |
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1.3 Mississippi State Religious Emphasis Week 1956 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and materials related to Religious Emphasis Week in 1956. |
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1.4-1.5 Mississippi State Religious Emphasis Week 1956 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and materials related to Religious Emphasis Week in 1956. |
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1.6 Oxford, 1962—Talks and personal folder 1962-1963 Scope and ContentContains speeches, correspondence, and pamphlets related to the integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962 by James |
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1.7-1.18 Correspondence-out of state-positive 1962-1963 Scope and ContentContains positive correspondence from out of state related to the integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962 by |
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1.19-1.21 Correspondence- out of state- negative 1962-1963 Scope and ContentContains negative correspondence from out of state related to the integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962 by |
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1.22 Correspondence- in state- negative Scope and ContentContains negative correspondence from in state related to the integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962 by James |
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1.23-1.26 Correspondence- in state- positive 1962-1963 Scope and ContentContains positive correspondence from out of state related to the integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962. Contains |
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1.27-1.28 Post Oxford riot-addresses and correspondence 1962-1963 Scope and ContentContains speeches and correspondence relating to the University of Mississippi riot of 1962 surrounding its integration. |
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1.29-1.32 Correspondence- out of state- church business |
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1.33 University of Mississippi papers 1962-1963 |
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2.1-2.3 Ed King Papers 1963-1964 Scope and ContentContains manuscripts from Ed King and his relationship with Duncan M. Gray, Jr. |
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2.4-2.16 Mississippi Council on Human Relations 1954-1980 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and pamphlets relating to the Mississippi Council on Human Relations. Includes letter to Myrlie Evers |
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2.17 Southern Regional Council and COFO 1964-1988 Scope and ContentContains information on COFO (Council of Federated Organizations) summer program in Mississippi and activities of the Southern |
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2.18-2.19 Christian Social Relations – Province IV Study and follow-up Scope and ContentContains correspondence and reports relating to Duncan Gray’s work with the Department of Christian Social Relations regarding |
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2.20 Committee of Concern Scope and ContentContains correspondence and pamphlets relating to the Committee of Concern, an interracial and interfaith organization dedicated |
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3.1-3.3 Christian Social Relations 1954-1956 Scope and ContentContains copies of the pamphlet “The Church Considers the Supreme Court Decision,” and correspondence relating to Gray’s work |
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3.4 Katallagete materials 1968-1988 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and documents relating to the Committee of Southern Churchmen publication, Katallagete, and Duncan |
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3.5 Meridian 1962-1974 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, clippings, reports, and pamphlets relating to Duncan Gray’s work in Meridian, Mississippi, including |
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3.6 Sovereignty commission 1956-1997 |
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3.7 Walker Suits 1963-1967 |
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3.8 Oral History Project – Don Williams 1999 Scope and ContentContains transcripts of an oral history interview of Duncan Gray conducted by Don Williams as part of the Civil Rights Documentation |
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3.9 Lloyd Paper 2008 Scope and ContentContains copies of a research paper titled, “The Church Confronts Racism: Duncan Gray and the ‘Ole Miss Crisis,’” written |
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3.10 University of Mississippi – Center for the Study of Southern Culture – interview 2009 Scope and ContentContains correspondence between Brenda West and Duncan Gray scheduling an oral history interview to be conducted by Joe York |
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3.11 Millsaps College- Oral History Project 1965-1967 Scope and ContentContains transcripts of a 1965 oral history interview conducted by Gordon Henderson for the Millsaps Oral History Project |
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3.12 Interviews Relating to Civil Rights 1983-2000 Scope and ContentContains documents relating to various projects on Duncan Gray and/or the history of the civil rights movement that utilized |
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3.13-3.14 Open Doors – UM 40th anniversary of integration 2002-2003 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, newspaper clippings, event schedules, photographs, brochures, and background material relating to |
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4.1 Faulkner articles 1954-1997 Scope and ContentContains magazine articles, newspaper clippings, and tourist brochures related to William Faulkner. |
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4.2-4.7 Faulkner – Sally Wolff-King interview 1963-2007 Scope and ContentContains correspondence notes, proof edits, and photo copies of “ ‘He Like to call Me Padre’: Bishop Duncan Gray Remembers |
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4.8 Faulkner – University of Mississippi Faulkner Conference, July 27-Aug. 1, 1997 1997 Scope and ContentContains conference programs, issue of Oxford Town, and poster related to the University of Mississippi Faulkner Conference. |
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4.9 Faulkner – Centennial, Sept. 25,1997 1997-1999 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, remarks, program, articles, and newspaper clippings related to the University of Mississippi Faulkner |
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4.10 Faulkner – copies of presentations 1996 Scope and ContentContains presentations on Faulkner from Emory University and St. Phillip’s Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia. |
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5.1-5.8 House of Bishops 1975-1999 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, session information, committee appointments, journal articles, and newspaper clippings related to |
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5.9 Dr. Gar Alperovitz – “Economic Community” Scope and ContentContains responses to and copies of two papers written by Dr. Gar Alperovitz, “The Centrality of Community” and “Planning |
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5.10 Gray Center – Council 1988-1990 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, a program, and a news article related to the 161st Annual Council of the Diocese of Mississippi and |
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5.11 Episcopal Churchwomen 1990-1993 Scope and ContentContains calendars, correspondence, and brochures related to the Episcopal Churchwomen and the ECW 100th Annual Meeting. |
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5.12 “The Stewardship of the Church Pension Group” 1996 |
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5.13-5.15 General Convention 1988-1194 |
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5.16 Council 1990 Scope and ContentContains copies of The Church News, schedules, newspaper clippings, and correspondence related to the 163rd Annual Council |
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5.17 Council 1991 Scope and ContentContains newspaper clippings, correspondence, schedule, and other documents related to the 164th Annual Council of the Episcopal |
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5.18-5.20 Council 1992 Scope and ContentContains program, Bishop’s Address, Council agenda, correspondence and resolutions related to the 165th Annual Council of |
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5.21-5.22 Council 1993 Scope and ContentContains delegate list, correspondence, resolutions, Bishop’s Address, agendas, and reports related to the 166th Annual Council |
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5.23 Council 1998 Scope and ContentContains a copy of The Mississippi Episcopalian, resolutions, programs and reports related to the 171st Annual Council of |
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6.1-6.5 Central Gulf Coast 1995-1997, 1999, 2004 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and travel documents related to Gray’s visitations to the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. |
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6.6 Capital Punishment – Jimmy Lee Gray, et al. Scope and ContentContains documents related to several death penalty cases, focusing on Jimmy Lee Gray. |
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6.7 Bethesda Home, Falwell 1986-1993 Scope and ContentContains legal documents, correspondence, memos, and newspaper clippings related to a lawsuit involving Reverend Joseph Rowland, |
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6.8 Arms Control – Millsaps Symposium 1981 Scope and ContentContains pamphlets, journals, and newspaper clippings related to the nuclear arms race and the Millsaps College Student Symposium |
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6.9 American Episcopal Church, et al. Scope and ContentContains correspondence, newspaper clippings, journal articles, church bulletins, memos, and newsletters related to the American |
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6.10 Association of Christian Training and Service (ACTS) – December 1994 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, budget proposals, questionnaires, pamphlets, and reports related to the Board of Directors of the |
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6.11 Abortion Scope and ContentContains correspondence, articles, pamphlets, newsletters, and reports related to the debate over abortion. |
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6.12-6.13 St. Andrew’s Cathedral and School 1989-1996 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, photos, newspaper clippings, school history, zoning application and plats, related to the sale of |
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6.14-6.15 Sabbatical File 1982-1983 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, sabbatical proposal, travel arrangements, and itineraries related to the Bishop’s Sabbatical at Oxford |
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6.16 Scientific Creationism and the Legislature 1981-1987 Scope and ContentContains journal articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, and a house bill related to scientific creationism. |
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6.17 “The Race Against Time” February 20, 1992 Scope and ContentContains correspondence related to Gray’s participation in a panel discussion on the history of race in Mississippi. |
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7.1-7.2 Panama, Bishop Ottley 1984-2009 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, reference letter, press releases, and ordination ceremony program related to James H. Ottley, who |
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7.3-7.5 Companion Diocese-Panama 1974-1986 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, photos and a church bulletin related to the companion relationship between the Episcopal Dioceses |
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7.6 Panama Clipping 1990 Scope and ContentContains newspaper clippings related to the U.S. invasion of Panama, Manuel Noriega, and Panamanian refugees. |
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7.7 Panama – Congressional, etc. Scope and ContentContains correspondence, resolutions, notes, and articles related to a resolution on Panama adopted by the Annual Council |
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7.8-7.9 Panama Visit 1989-1990 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, reports, statements, Bishop’s Address, and notes related to refugees, poverty, foreign aid, and a |
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7.10-7.11 National Altar Guild Associations (Judy McLarty) 1991-2008 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, newsletters, itineraries, pamphlets, meeting agendas, notes, and memos related to the work and administration |
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7.12 Dr. John Macquarrie’s Mississippi Itinerary and Subsequent Contacts 1983-2001 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, Mississippi itinerary, photographs of Dr. John Macquarrie, copy of The Church News, and travel arrangements |
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7.13 Lutheran/Anglican Dialogue 1999 Scope and ContentContains publications related to a Lutheran proposal for the revision of the Concordat of Agreement. |
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7.14 Infant Communion |
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8.1-8.4 House of Bishops 1992-1993; 2000-2006 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, resolutions, and sermon notes related to House of Bishops meetings. |
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8.5 Clergy Group—Women’s Ordination |
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8.6 Creationism Seminar—Ole Miss, March 28, 1985 1982-1985 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, publications, and reports related to evolution, creationism and the University of Mississippi Creationism |
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8.7 Hattiesburg School 1988 Scope and ContentContains church bulletins, correspondence, vestry member list, and newspaper articles related to the establishment of a parochial |
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8.8-8.9 DuBose Scholarship Fund 1991-1997 Scope and ContentContains Board Meeting agenda, correspondence, financial statements, and by-law resolutions related to the DuBose Scholarship |
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8.10 Ecumenical Affairs 1992-1996 Scope and ContentContains ordination programs, studies on marriage and marriage counseling, a copy of Baptism: Eucharist and Ministry, and |
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8.11 EHCO (Ecumenical Health Care Organization) 1993 Scope and ContentContains budget and statistical reports, correspondence, EHCO Board of Directors meeting notes related to the operation of |
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8.12 Hospice Ministries Scope and ContentContains brochure and donor prospectus for Mississippi’s Hospice Ministries. |
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8.13 Hispanic Ministry Scope and ContentContains bilingual liturgy and a Spanish-language newspaper. |
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8.14 Flag Commission Scope and ContentContains correspondence, memos, newspaper articles and clippings related to debate over the adoption of a new state flag and |
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8.15 Central Gulf Coast—Tourist Guide Scope and ContentContains promotional material including visitor guides, menus, and maps related to the Central Gulf Coast region. |
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9.1-9.3 Faulkner materials 1960-2009 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, promotional materials related to Rowan Oak rededication, Faulkner conference, A Faulkner 100: The |
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9.4-9.11 Will Campbell Project 1956-1998 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, manuscript notes, and journal articles related to the lives and careers |
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9.12-9.14 Scope and ContentCContains correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, journal articles, book reviews, and promotional materials related |
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10.1-10.9 Sewanee material 1952-1953, 1996-1999, 2000-2008 Scope and ContentContains journal articles, newspaper clippings, and a memo related to the integration of Sewanee’s School of Theology and |
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11.1-11.5 Lambeth Conference – 1978 1977-1978; 1987-1988; Scope and ContentContains correspondence, conference diary, reports, resolutions, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, service bulletins, |
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11.6 Highlander Folk School 1957-2002 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and an essay responding to allegations that the Highlander Folk School propagated Communist ideology. |
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11.7-11.13 Homosexual Issue 1977-1998 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, sermons, articles, newspaper clippings, resolutions, and a pamphlet related to homosexuality and |
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11.14 Sexuality Study 1987-1993 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, reports, and questionnaires regarding sexuality and Christianity, and a study on homosexuality undertaken |
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11.15-11.17 Sexual Misconduct Guidelines 1988-1993 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, insurance documents, journal articles, and diocesan guidelines regarding sexual misconduct and clergy |
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11.18 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, resolutions, press releases, and a report regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against Episcopal |
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11.19-11.26 House of Bishops material 1980-1997 Scope and ContentContains correspondence and study documents related to House of Bishops meeting. Subjects include Reverend Walter C. Righter, |
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11.27 Louisiana Clergy – May 1, 2001 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, travel expenses, notes, and address list prepared for meeting of Episcopal clergy in the Diocese |
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12.1-12.12 Sewanee material 1952-2003 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, newspaper articles, and a copy of Sewanee Theological Review. Also included correspondence, pamphlets, |
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13.1-13.3 Canonical material 1984-1990 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, reports, resolutions, and a committee list related to passing legislation on human sexuality. |
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13.4-13.6 Diocese of Mississippi materials 1991-1998 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, directories, pamphlets, newspaper articles, church publications, bishop’s address, and resumes. |
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13.7-13.8 Diocesan Council 2000-2003 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, newspaper clippings, budget statements, Diocesan Council Agenda, and programs. |
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13.9 Executive Council and “815” 1989-1993 Scope and ContentContains Executive Council Visitation minutes, Episcopal Church Race and Ethnic Relations audit, and Episcopal Church directories. |
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13.10-13.19 General Convention 1997-2003 Scope and ContentContains newsletters, convention schedule, correspondence summary of actions, photos, preparatory reading materials, resolution |
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14.1 Standing Committee – Special 1990-1991 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, search committee procedure guidelines, budget proposals, meeting minutes, diocese and nominee profiles, |
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14.2-14.4 Coadjutor materials 1990-1991 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, search committee notes, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, ballots, and programs related to the |
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14.5-14.10 Archives of the Episcopal Church 1980-1993 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, record management guidelines, collection notes, budget and proposals, Commission on Racism survey, |
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14.11-14.13 Clergy Conference 1990-1992 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, conference schedule, agenda, notes, new clergy list, worship service programs, and travel plans related |
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14.14-14.18 Province IV Bishops Meeting 1987-1988 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, press releases, resolutions, list of Province IV bishops, newspaper clippings, and personal essays |
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14.19 Diocesan Council, February 1-3, 2002 2002 Scope and ContentContains histories of the Diocese of Mississippi, programs, diocese budget, policy list, travel documents, and newspaper clippings. |
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14.20 Revisions of Canons on the Episcopate and Title III 1993-1994 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, notes, and revision drafts related to Title III Canons. |
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14.21 Revisions of Canons on the Episcopate and Title IV 1991-1994 Scope and ContentContains correspondence, resolution, and draft related to Title IV Canons. |
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14.22 Canons Scope and ContentContains draft of Title IV revision regarding ecclesiastical discipline. |
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15.1-15.3 Standing Comission on the Consitution and Canons-General Convention 1984-1985 |
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15.4-15.7 House of Bishops-Ordination 1974 |
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Boxes 16-17 |
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Clippings, 1942; 1959; 1961-1996 |
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Box 18 |
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18.1 Correspondence and documents related to the journal |
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Periodicals: |
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Challenge, April 1958 |
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Christianity and Crisis: A Christian Journal of Opinion, October 1962 |
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The Citizen November 1961 |
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The Cross and the Flag, December 1962 |
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The Crusader, July 1962, |
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The Churchman, November 1962 |
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Dan Smoot Report, August, October 1962 |
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Destiny: Magazine of National Life, March 1962 |
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The Episcopalian, February 1963 |
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Harper’s Magazine, February 1964 |
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Life, October 1962 |
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The Living Church, |
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New South, March 1963 |
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The Patriot, February 1963 |
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Presbyterian Life, November 1962 |
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The Reporter November 1962 |
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The Souther Patriot, February 1963 |
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The Speaker of Tau Kappa Alpha May 1963 |
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Box 19 |
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Scrapbook |
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Box 20 |
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Integration and Civil Rights Material 1962-1964; 1993 Scope and ContentAccounts, sermons, articles and reports on the 1962 Integration of the University of Mississippi and the Civil Rights Movement. |
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