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Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains biographical information, collected memorabilia, and coursework from when Robert Penn was a student at various seminaries. Of note are hundreds of handwritten sermons and speeches by Penn, where he talks about the moral responsibilities of the church as well as traditional sermons and services. In addition are correspondence between Penn and members of the chuch discussing business and friendship- of note are Penn's papers and correspondence during his time as military chaplain during WWII, and his emphatic writings to the Army to gain equal status and treatment for Negro ministers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1938, 1956-1957, 1960, 1969-1970, 1974, undated

Extent

From the Collection: 9.13 Linear feet (collection containing 9.13 linear feet of manuscripts (15 manuscript boxes and 2 oversized boxes), and 3 audio recordings.)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository

Contact:

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