Texas Methodist newspaper, 1922; Professor C.T. Reed/Texas Woman’s College, 1923
Content Description
These papers detail proceedings against C. T. Reed, a professor at Texas Woman’s College, who was investigated by the Central Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South after he was accused of teaching evolution
Acquisition Type
Transfer
Provenance
These papers were originally part of the archives of the South Central Jurisdiction, located at Southern Methodist University. Mrs. Traster serves as the Archivist for that collection. She transferred them to Texas Wesleyan because she thought this was the appropriate home for them.
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- 1922-1923
Extent
1 Folder
Inventory
The contents of this folder include: · Section of Issue No. 3 of The Texas Methodist · Cover page titled “Exhibit ‘A’ Evidence John Lee Smith – Comp vs. Reed Defendant · Typewritten Carbon Copy of the University Executive Committee Board of Trustees discussing the charges against Professor C.T. Reed, dated May 25, 1923, 117 pages o Members Present: Rev. L. B. Elrod, Rev. D. H. Hodchkiss, Rev. J. Coy Williams, Rev. I. F. Key, C. B. Garrett, and L. H. Evridge · Typewritten letter from Mr. John Lee Smith to Dr. H. E. Stout; dated Sept. 29, 1922 · Typewritten letter from Dr. H.E. Stout to Mr. John Lee Smith; dated October 2, 1922; includes the signature of Dr. H. E. Stout · Typewritten letter from Mr. John Lee Smith to Dr. H. E. Stout; dated October 12, 1922 · Typewritten letter from Dr. H.E. Stout to Judge John Lee Smith of Throckmorton TX; dated October 16, 1922; includes signature of Dr. H.E. Stout along with handwritten additions to the letter · Typewritten letter from Judge John Lee Smith of Throckmorton, TX to Dr. H. E. Stout; dated October 19, 1922 · Typewritten letter from Dr. H. E. Stout to Judge John Lee Smith of Throckmorton, TX; dated October 23, 1922 · Typewritten letter from Judge John Lee Smith of Throckmorton, TX to Dr. H. E. Stout; dated October 24, 1922 · Cover page titled: “Brief In Complaint vs. C. T. Reed” · Typewritten letter from PGD-BP, Secretary of the Board of Trustees to Dr. L. B. Elrod; dated May 19, 1923 · Typewritten document submitted “To The Investigating Committee of the Central Texas Conference” providing evidence for the case against Professor C. T. Reed