Box 8
Container
Contains 42 Results:
Honorary Degrees - May 7, 1978 Wiley College
File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0001
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Honorary Degrees - May 22, 1994 Allegheny College
File — Box: 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0002
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Honorary Degrees - June 1994 Baldwin Wallace College
File — Box: 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0003
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - List
File — Box: 8, Folder: 8
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0008
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors, 1969 - 2005
File — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0009
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1969 - 2005
Awards and Honors - February 4, 1969 Boston University School of Theology
File — Box: 8, Folder: 10
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0010
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - March 1969 - Russwurm Award of the National Newspaper Publisher’s Association
File — Box: 8, Folder: 11
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0011
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - January 23, 1979 Academy of Parish Clergy
File — Box: 8, Folder: 12
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0012
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - 1974-75 Mallory Knights Award, Memphis, TN
File — Box: 8, Folder: 13
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0013
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - 1984 Bill of Rights Banquet for the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act- Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate
File — Box: 8, Folder: 14
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0014
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - December 10, 1989 N.C.C.J. ( National Conference of Christian and Jews) Human Rights Award
File — Box: 8, Folder: 15
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0015
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - February 20, 1990 Congressional Record statement by Julian Dixon
File — Box: 8, Folder: 16
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0016
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - March 7, 1990 Corita Kent Peace Award
File — Box: 8, Folder: 17
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0017
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - October 25, 1996 Vanderbilt Divinity School Distinguished Alumnus Award
File — Box: 8, Folder: 18
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0018
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - January 28, 1997 Angel of Peace Violence Prevention Coalition Award, declined by JML
File — Box: 8, Folder: 19
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0019
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - June 8, 1997 National Lawyers Guild
File — Box: 8, Folder: 20
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0020
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - April 14-16, 1999 Washington High School Distinguished Citizen, Massillon, Ohio
File — Box: 8, Folder: 21
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0021
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - June 12, 1999 Retirement celebration, Holman United Methodist Church, Los Angeles
File — Box: 8, Folder: 22
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0022
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - May 6, 2000 Methodist Federation for Social Action Lee and Mae Ball Award
File — Box: 8, Folder: 23
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0023
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Awards and Honors - 2000 UU Peace Fellowship Adin Ballou Award
File — Box: 8, Folder: 24
Identifier: spc-mss0626-s03-g0024
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of renowned professor, activist, and Civil Rights movement organizer Rev. James Lawson, Jr. The Papers are comprised of close to 80 linear feet of manuscript materials including documents, correspondence, and photographs. Realia/memorabilia in this collection include awards, academic gowns, and other keepsakes.The dates for these materials range from the late 1920’s when Reverend Lawson was born (September 1928) until the present time and the...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
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