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Series 8: Publications., 1913-1985, inclusive

Extent

0.45 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents

The series contains various publications. The first folder in the series contains a few pamphlets authored by John Howard Melish. The next few folders contain pamphlets and sermons authored by William Howard Melish. These include Melish's recollections in 1960 of civil rights activism in the South; notes from Melish relating to the materials in the series, including one referencing how part of Arthur Miller's work The Crucible was written in the Melish home; and Melish's recollections of W. E. B. Du Bois. Some miscellaneous publications follow, which include Father and Son, a pamphlet written by Arthur Miller in support of the Melishes. Next in the series is a folder of press releases from the years of the Melish Case. Next is a run of Parish News from 1946-1959, and The Churchman from 1948-1963. Finally, a few copies of The Witness are included.

Arrangement

The series is arranged with Melish writings followed by other printed matter.

John Howard Melish Publications., 1913, 1941-1954, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Text)

William Howard Melish Sermons and Speeches., 1947-1963, 1980-1985, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Text)

Melish Case: Challenge to the Church., circa 1949, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Text)

The Story of a Congregation., circa 1950, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Text)

Miscellaneous Publications., 1949-1959, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 9 (Material Type: Text)

Press Releases., 1947-1961, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 10 (Material Type: Text)

The Parish News., 1946-1956, inclusive

Box: 14, Folder: 11 (Material Type: Text)

The Parish News., 1957, inclusive

Box: 15, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Text)

The Parish News., 1958-1959, inclusive

Box: 15, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Text)

The Churchman., 1948-1957, inclusive

Box: 15, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Text)

The Churchman., 1958-1963, inclusive

Box: 15, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Text)

The Witness., 1950, 1955, inclusive

Box: 15, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Text)
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