Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947 - Duke University Libraries

Inventory of the
Allen H. Godbey Papers, 1926-1947
University Archives
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

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