L. O. Dawson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2563

Scope and Contents

This collection is primarily made up of incoming correspondence to L.O. Dawson, a Baptist minister in west Alabama and east Mississippi at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. There are letters from family members and friends as well as correspondence with members of the various religious organizations with which Dawson was affiliated.

Dates

1893 - 1904

Creator

Dawson, Lemuel Orah (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

He was, for thirty-two years, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He then moved to Edgewood Baptist Church in Birmingham which was renamed in his honor following his retirement. While living in Birmingham Dawson also served as professor of Bible and Church History at Howard College (now Samford University). He was active in the Alabama Baptist Convention throughout his career.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Contains incoming correspondence to L.O. Dawson, a Baptist minister in west Alabama and east Mississippi at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, including letters from family members and friends as well as correspondence with members of the various religious organizations with which Dawson was affiliated.