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There are two bound books in this collection. One appears to be a thesis or dissertation and is Burrows' autobiography. The other is a published book titled Social Services in the Schools, a book Burrows co-wrote with Jean R. Pearman.

Abstract Collection of Arthur Bridwell (about 1874-1966), photographer, biologist, archaeologist, socialist, and curator who resided in Baldwin, Kansas. The collection provides a wealth of information about Bridwell's personal life through his journals and correspondence and contains a significant amount of research notes. Also included are newspaper clippings from local newspapers about Bridwell's contributions to Baker University. A scrapbook containing photos taken by Bridwell not only demonstrate...

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This collection was created by Baker University Alumni personnel in order to document the relationship of the Ault Family with Baker University and to document the outstanding accomplishments of the family members. Martin H. Owens, Director of Alumni Relations and Jerald C. Walker, President (1974-1979) both played a role in trying to acquire materials for each of the Ault family members.

Scope and Contents The Bailey Family collection consists largely of materials curated by Fred and Ethel Bailey from their missionary trip to Mexico from 1907-1911. Documents found in the collection include sermons written by Fred and Charles, church documents pertaining to the Methodist and Catholic churches, correspondences from before, during, and after their stay in Mexico, and various personal papers. Books found within the collection are primarily about the Methodist church, but also include nonfiction...

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This collection holds letters, photographs, genealogy information, and other materials belonging to Baker University founder and trustee Henry Barricklow and his descendants.

Scope and Contents There is one item in this collection: a single bound journal containing a handwritten manuscript for a book titled Christian Stewardship, or Systematic Beneficence. The author is unknown. A note on the front inside flap states the following: "I take the liberty of saying to the writer of this xxx that it was one of three most [honorably?] considered by the adjudicators and will, I doubt not, have [hopeful?] chance of the increased prize if...

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This is a small collection of papers, mostly handwritten, from the manuscript for The Smoky Hill by author Don Coldsmith.

Abstract This collection holds the meeting notes and communications of Don W. Holter, Neil Heidrick, and the Combined Editorial Board of the Kansas East and Kansas West United Methodist Conferences. The papers are divided into three boxes. Box one of three contains the meeting notes and communications. Box two of three hold a spriled copy of the book ‘Fire on the Prairie’. Box three of three holds edits for chapters of the book ‘Fire on the Prairie’ and most of the individual chapters of the book as...

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The papers of William A. Dotson, a pastor in the early Kansas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his descendents are held in this collection.