Mercer University: President, circa 1879
Scope and Contents
The Louie D. Newton Papers consists of the personal papers of Louie Devotie Newton with materials dated 1879-1986. There are 29 boxes in total. The papers include correspondence, clippings, printed material, photographs, ephemera, audio visial materials, and a scrapbook (1939) of clippings pertaining to the Baptist World Alliance. The materials document Newton's pastorate at Druid Hills Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.), his activities with the Southern Baptist Convention, and his broadcasts on WSB radio.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1879
Full Extent
From the Series: 3.24 Linear Feet (3 records storage boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
Photograph is a cabinet card attributed to 785 Broadway photography studio in NYC (1879-1901). See also photographer: D.H. Anderson (1827-1905). Subject in photograph is unknown but most likely related to Louie D. Newton or a Mercer alumni.
Repository Details
Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository