James De Weerd papers
RG.10.13.04
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James De Weerd papers RG.10.13.04
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Biographical Note / Historical Note / Administrative History......................................................................4
Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4
Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................4
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 6
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Summary Information
Repository
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Title
James De Weerd papers
Date
undated
Extent
0.3 Cubic feet 1 Box
Language
English
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
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Preferred Citation
James De Weerd papers, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries
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Biographical Note / Historical Note / Administrative History
James Arthur DeWeerd was born May 23, 1916 in Olivet, Illinois and served in World War II as a
chaplain in the 30th Infantry Division, U.S. Army. He earned an A.B. from Taylor University, a M.A.
from Ball State University, and received a D.D. from Tylor University. He served as a Wesleyan minister
in Fairmount, IN, as a clergyman for the United Methodist Church and as pastor of the Cadle Tabernacle
in Indianapolis, IN. DeWeerd was active in many organizations including Bethany Children's Home in
Bethany, KY, The Sons of the American Revolution, the YMCA, the Masons, and he served as Chairman
of the Juvenile Delinquency Study Commission in Indiana. He received the Sagamore of the Wabash
from Governor Craig.
Scope and Contents
The James De Weerd Papers consist of speeches, writings, correspondence, newsclippings, and
photographs. the papers primarily reflect his activities in the Sons of the American Revolution, but also
include his memoir of his World War II service Memory is Bitter-Sweet.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Conditions Governing Access
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This collection is open for research.
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Collection Inventory
Biographical Material, 1963-1993
Correspondence, 1969-1971
Newsclippings, 1960-1971
"Memory is Bitter-Sweet" memoir, 1952
Sons of American Revolution, Indiana Society, 1967-1971
Sons of the American Revolution, Indiana Society and National Society
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Membership, 1965-1972
Sons of the American Revolution, National, Activities and awards,
1969-1970
Sons of the American Revolution, National Chaplain Reports, 1970
Sons of the American Revolution, National , Chaplain Reports, 1971
Sons of the American Revolution, National Society Programs, 1969-1972
Sons of the American Revolution, USA Appreciation Sunday, 1969-1993
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Speeches, 1970-1971
Speeches - SAR National Congress, 1970
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