Artifacts

 Series — Multiple Containers

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The John Keith Benton Papers are composed of 3.25 linear feet of sermons, articles, research, correspondence and photographs from his career as a pastor and Vanderbilt Dean. The dates of the collection range from the 1940s to the mid-1950s. It is divided into five series.

From the Collection:
  1. Sermons—transcripts of sermons given by Benton
  2. Research Notes—notes and research on potential sermons and other lectures by Benton
  3. Programs—programs from Benton’s lectures and sermons as well as other church bulletins and programs
  4. Writings—articles and addresses by Benton
  5. Miscellaneous Documents—contains correspondence, drafts by others, as well as Benton’s Freedom Foundation Award and World War I pilot cap

Dates

  • Creation: 1940s-1950s

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/
Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

About this Site

This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.

Requesting Materials

Each finding aid contains a link to request materials from the collections. Collections can also be requested by emailing the repository directly through the library website. Each repository has its own location, hours, and contact information. Please consult the repository with questions about using the materials. Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the repository’s reading room. In many cases, the collections are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.