Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947 - Duke University Libraries
Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947 - Duke University Libraries
Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947 - Duke University Libraries
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Inventory of the<br />
<strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Archives<br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library<br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Box 90185, 103 Perkins Library<br />
Durham, North Carolina 27708 USA<br />
Phone: (919) 660-5822 / Fax: (919) 660-5934<br />
Email: special-collections@duke.edu<br />
URL: http://library.duke.edu/rubenstein/<br />
Abstract<br />
Inventory of the <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong><br />
Dr. <strong>Allen</strong> <strong>Godbey</strong> was a Professor of Old Testament History at <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong> from <strong>1926</strong>-1932.<br />
The collection contains letters and self-published printed material. The material ranges in date from<br />
<strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong>.<br />
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Descriptive Summary<br />
Collection Title: <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong><br />
Creator: <strong>Godbey</strong>, <strong>Allen</strong> Howard, 1864-1948.<br />
Extent: 0.3 Linear Feet, 250 Items<br />
Language of Material: Material in English<br />
Information for Users<br />
Access Restrictions<br />
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using<br />
this collection.<br />
Collection is open for research.<br />
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.<br />
Copyright Notice<br />
Copyright for Official <strong>University</strong> records is held by <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong>; all other copyright is retained by<br />
the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.<br />
Preferred Citation<br />
[Identification of item], <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>University</strong> Archives, <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Provenance<br />
The <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong> were received by the <strong>University</strong> Archives as transfers over a period of<br />
time.<br />
Processing Information<br />
Processed by Archives Staff, September 2006<br />
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, February 2007<br />
Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.<br />
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and<br />
our local Style Guide.<br />
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.<br />
Biographical Note<br />
Inventory of the <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong><br />
Dr. <strong>Allen</strong> <strong>Godbey</strong> was born November 21, 1864 in Cooper County, Missouri. He received an A. M.<br />
degree in 1883 from Morrisville College and his Ph.D. from Chicago <strong>University</strong> in 1905. Dr. <strong>Godbey</strong><br />
came to <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the fall of <strong>1926</strong> as a scholar and teacher of Old Testament history in the<br />
School of Religion. Gradually, there developed a serious amount of friction between him and the rest of<br />
the faculty of the School. In January 1932, under the unanimous urging of that faculty, President Few<br />
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and the Board of Trustees acted to remove Dr. <strong>Godbey</strong> from his position. These papers give a detailed<br />
accounting of the affair and include Dr. <strong>Godbey</strong>'s long and self-serving "Open Letters" that he published<br />
in his own behalf. He died May 8, 1948 in Boston, MA after being struck by a truck.<br />
Collection Overview<br />
Contains letters and self-published printed materials. Material ranges in date from <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong>.<br />
Subject Headings<br />
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the<br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> online catalog will bring up other related research materials.<br />
<strong>Godbey</strong>, <strong>Allen</strong> Howard, 1864-1948.<br />
Few, William Preston, 1867-1940.<br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong>--History--20th century.<br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>University</strong>. School of Religion.<br />
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Inventory of the <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong><br />
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List of Series<br />
Container List<br />
Contents of Collection<br />
Container List<br />
Box 1<br />
Letters and papers, including "Open Letters," 1931-1942<br />
Correspondence, 1931-<strong>1947</strong><br />
Correspondence, <strong>1926</strong>-1931<br />
Inventory of the <strong>Allen</strong> H. <strong>Godbey</strong> <strong>Papers</strong>, <strong>1926</strong>-<strong>1947</strong><br />
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