Henry L. Bowden papers, 1925-1996

Author/Creator:

Bowden, Henry L., 1910-

Publication/Creation:

1925-1996

Format:

Archival Material or Manuscripts

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Additional/Related Title Information

Full Title:

Henry L. Bowden papers, 1925-1996

Subjects/Genre

Subjects:

Altizer, Thomas J. J.
Emory University--Administration
Death of God theology
Intellectual freedom--United States
School integration--Georgia
Student movements--Georgia
Universities and colleges--Georgia--Administration

Description/Summary

Finding Aid:

Finding aid available electronically

Summary:

The collection consists primarily or correspondence arranged in subject files from 1929-1987, the bulk of which spans 1950-1980. Papers document Bowden's tenure as chairman of the Board of Trustees and as University counsel, and relate to desegregation, increasing student activism, intellectual freedom and the "God is Dead" controversy, and University endowment campaigns, among other topics.

Language:

English

Language Note:

Material entirely in English.

Physical Type/Description:

38.17 linear ft. (73 boxes)

Restrictions on Access:

Special restrictions apply: Selected materials are closed to research for 75 years in accordance with the Emory University Archives access policy for financial records. Series 2 (University Counsel office files) is closed to research in accordance with the Emory University Archives Access Policy for unprocessed materials, pending review for records covered by attorney/client privilege or other restrictions. Attorney-client privileged records are restricted for 100 years.
Special restrictions apply: Use copies have not been made for audiovisual material in this collection. Researchers must contact the Rose Library at least two weeks in advance for access to these items. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the Rose Library's ability to provide access to audiovisual material.
Special restrictions apply: Collection stored off-site; materials must be requested two business days in advance of appointment.

General Note:

Related collections in this repository: Emory University Board of Trustees records (Series 39).

Organization and Arrangement:

Organized into three series: (1) Emory University Board of Trustees materials, (2) University counsel office files, and (3) Other professional work and personal papers.

Biographical/Historical Note:

Henry L. Bowden (1910-1997) was a lawyer of Atlanta, Ga., who served as chairman of the Board of Trustees and legal counsel for Emory University.

Ownership and Custodial History:

Gift, 1977, with subsequent additions.

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

990030164150302486

OCLC Number:

122294925

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