William A. Guerry papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains original drafts of Bishop Guerry's (1861-1928) sermons, articles, correspondence, speeches, and prayers from about 1907-1928 -- the last 20 years of his life. Many of Guerry's articles touch upon controversial topics such as the role of divorce in Christianity. The collection also includes the published forms of Guerry's articles, such as religious periodicals and newspapers. An interesting document in the collection outlines Bishop Guerry's investigation into the location of the American Revolutionary War General Moultrie's burial site.
Dates
- Creation: 1907-1928
Creator
- Guerry, William A. (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
This collection contains materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright status of this collection has not been evaluated.
Biographical / Historical
William A. Guerry was and Episcopal Bishop, Chaplain, and Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at the University of the South from 1893-1907. He was also the father of Alexander Guerry, University of Chattanooga President from 1929 to 1938.
Extent
0.63 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was deposited with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on an unknown date by an unknown source.
Processing Information
Processing of this collection is complete.
Topical
- Title
- William A. Guerry papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Collection Area Details
Part of the Manuscripts Collection Area
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library
c/o Special Collections
600 Douglas Street
Chattanooga Tennessee 37403 United States
archives@utc.edu