Collection Title:
Dr. Richard Bolling Collection
Collection Number:
M182
Dates:
1926 - 1962
1926 - 1962
Inclusive
Bulk
Volume:
.417
Processor:
W. Ray
Linear Feet
Scope and Content: The Dr. Richard Bolling Collection contains programs and
news clippings from weddings and funerals during the time he was pastor of First
Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi (1926-1962).
Inventory
Box # 1
Box / Folder 2005.7
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Newspaper articles containing wedding and engagement announcements
2
Newspaper articles containing wedding and engagement announcements
3
Newspaper articles containing wedding, engagement announcements and
invitations
4
Wedding invitations
5
Wedding invitations
6
Wedding invitations
7
Wedding and graduation invitations and Thank you notes
8
Wedding ceremonies, dates, and church bulletins
9
Schedules and wedding ceremonies (flip) and personal letters (on the
back)
10
Lists of topics and sermons (flip) and personal correspondence (on the
back)
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Sermons, bulletin from church, and wedding announcements
12
Wedding invitations
13
Wedding invitations
14
Wedding invitations
15
Wedding invitations
16
Wedding invitations
17
Wedding invitations
18
Wedding invitations and Thank you notes
19
Marriage invitations and Newspaper announcements
20
Updates on marriage laws and Newspaper clipping (girl dies in crash)
21
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
22
Newspaper articles deaths and marriages
23
Newspaper articles deaths (obituaries)
24
Graduates and other articles of interest
25
Articles of inspiration and other church related articles
26
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
27
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
28
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
29
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
30
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
31
Newspaper articles involving deaths (obituaries)
32
History of religion/church
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Box 2
Box/Folder
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A Proclamation to the Vice President by: Richard A. Bolling
2
My Book of Memories (church pamphlets) from 1930
3
Columbia Theological Seminary (bulletin) from 1931
4
The Southwestern Alumni Magazine from 1929
5
The Southwestern Alumni Magazine from 1932
6
The Southwestern Alumni Magazine from 1933
7
The mission of Idlewild (church pamphlet) from 1958
8
Presbyterian Church pamphlets from 1949
9
Columbia Presbyterian Church Pamphlet from 1960
10
Seven Fateful Days of 1865
11
First Presbyterian Church Pamphlet from 1965
12
Publication Manual, Educational Booklet, and Food for thought document
13
Certificates from 1904 and 1948
14
Cards
15
Cards
16
Cards
17
Cards
18
Cards
19
Christian magazine clippings from 1931 to 1934
20
Christian magazine clippings from 1934 to 1940
21
Christian article clippings from 1942 to 1957
22
Christian article clippings from 1942 to 1960
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Christian Newsletters and Newspapers from 1940 to 1948
24
Letters with photographs from 1933 and undated
25
Memorials and Eulogies from 1936 to 1937
26
Memorial Laurie Doolittle
27
Hallie Paxson Winsborough (life sketch)
28
Memorial services and eulogies for John Gibert, Irene Hudson, and Fred
Graves
29
Memorials and Eulogies from 1888 to 1950
30
Eulogies from 1955 to 1960
31
Eulogies
32
Programs from church from 1936
33
Church and Commencement Programs form 1936 to 1943
34
Commencement, meetings, and Church programs from 1945 to 1954
35
Church Programs and Expense list from 1956 to 1960
36
Church Programs from 1960 to 1961
37
Church Programs, Auxiliary Affairs, and Founder’s Day Programs
38
Army Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Maintenance Committee,
Trustees, check from 1936 to 1958
39
Business Correspondence from 1936 to 1946
40
Business Correspondence from 1946
41
Business Correspondence from 1946
42
Business Correspondence from 1947
43
Business Correspondence from 1947 to 1959
44
Business Correspondence from 1959 to 1960
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Business Correspondence from 1960 to 1961
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Business Correspondence from 1961
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Business Correspondence from 1961 to 1979
48
Business Correspondence from 1972 to 1979
49
Business Correspondence from 1980
50
Letter of Appreciation from 1941 to 1947
51
Letter of Appreciation from 1947 to 1960
52
Letter of Appreciation from 1960 to 1961
53
Letter of Appreciation from 1961 to 1972
54
Personal Correspondence from 1941 to 1946
55
Personal Correspondence from 1946 to 1958
56
Personal Correspondence from 1954 to 1960
57
Personal Correspondence from 1960 to 1961
58
Personal Correspondence from 1961 to 1987
59
Personal Correspondence
60
Merrill Lynch article, letters from 1941 to 1956
61
Letters between First Presbyterian Church and Chamberlain-Hunt from
Colonel Kennedy from 1942
62
Letter regarding Boo Ferris from 1946 to 1947
63
Cards from 1946 to 1961
64
Cards from 1961
65
Cards from 1961 to 1972 and undated
66
Letters of Sympathy from 1960
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Letters of Regret from 1960, 1961, and undated
68
Empty Envelopes with various notes from 1960, 1961, and undated
69
Letters for both Mr. and Mrs. Bolling from 1960 to 1975
70
Letter from Guy T. Gillespia Jr. M.D. to Dr. Bolling regarding sermon at
covenant Presbyterian Church from 1961
71
Letters regarding Dr. Bolling’s 35 years of service from 1961
72
Letters regarding Dr. Bolling’s 35 years of service from 1961
73
Letters regarding Dr. Bolling’s 35 years of service from 1961
74
Letters between Columbia Theological Seminary and First Presbyterian
Church regarding church visits from 1961
75
Letters between Columbia Theological Seminary and First Presbyterian
Church regarding church visits from 1961
76
History of 1965 Women of the Church Synod of Mississippi Presbyterian
Church in the United States
77
History of 1965 Women of the Church Synod of Mississippi Presbyterian
Church in the United States
78
Memorials and Resolutions for Reverand R. A. Bolling from 1971 to 1972
79
Newspaper Articles
80
Newspaper Articles
81
Newspaper Articles
82
Newspaper Articles
83
Hand written notes from 1992, and undated
84
Salute to the Old South Program from 1994
85
Programs and pamphlets from 1992 to 1995
86
Interview with Mrs. Marguerite Bolling, Longtime member of Cleveland
Woman’s club; Cleveland Mississippi May 20, 1995
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Church Programs from November 19, 1995
88
Marguerite Bolling: People Magazine Article
89
Entries on notebook paper
90
Photographs
91
Photographs
92
Photographs
93
Photographs
94
Photographs
95
Letters and photographs
96
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club “Most Truly Has It Been...”
97
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club Jane Addams by: Camelia P.
Chapman from 1916
98
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club Major-General Hugh L. Scott from
1918
99
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club John Hays Hammond Jr. from 1918
100
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club Graham Bell
101
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club “Before entering upon my
subject...”
102
Speeches of the Round Dozen Club “Best known Pupil...”
103
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club The Conquest of the Pirates from
1916
104
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club “Far up in the Canadian Rockies...”
Mrs. P. C. Chapman from 1921
105
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club Luea Valwer
106
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club “a young English explorer...”
107
Speeches from the Round Dozen Club Mayor I. A. Jonas
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Pieces of speeches from the Round Dozen Club
Flat Box 3
Box/Folder
3
1
Diary of Richard A. Bolling
2
Ledgers of Minutes from the Round Dozen Club
3
Ledger from the Round Dozen Club
Box 4
Box/Folder
4
1
Last Will and Testament of Killpatrick
2
Education related and local newspaper articles
3
Newspaper articles from 1945 to 1947
4
Church, Inspirational, Letters, and Bulletins
5
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
6
Memorials/Tributes
7
Eulogies
8
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
9
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
10
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
11
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
12
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
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Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
14
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
15
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
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Sports Newspaper articles
17
Newspaper articles regarding retirements
18
Newspaper articles involving Church issues
19
Newspaper articles (Bolling)
20
Newspaper articles (Bolling)
21
Local Events
22
Newspaper articles about deaths (obituaries)
23
Newspaper articles
24
Newspaper articles, aeroplane exhibition, One Acting and Babies by Billie
Burke and letter.
25
Southwestern News Loyalties
26
News articles about the Bollings
27
News articles about the Bollings
28
Marriage news articles
29
Honors of other people
30
Newspaper articles involving the Churches
31
Newspaper articles involving the Churches
32
Local news, Greeting cards, and Speech (Auxiliary and Birthdays)
33
Notebook (Invitations)
34
Golden Anniversary cards
35
Golden Anniversary cards
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Flat Box 5
Box/Folder
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Religion related articles
2
The death of John Sharp Williams
3
Newspaper-A Tribute to Coach Ferris-June 16, 1988
Newspaper-Homecoming ’75-Nov. 12, 1975
Newspaper-Heritage-June 30, 1986
Newspaper-Nov. 21, 1975
Newspaper-5Oth Anniversary DSU-Nov. 18, 1975
Newspaper-Dr. Kent Wyatt-Nov. 18. 1975
4
Jackson Daily News-Aug. 3, 1936
Jackson Daily News-Oct. 12, 1961
5
Newspaper-Daily News-May 24, 1931
Newspaper-Onward-May 10, 1917
Box 6
Box/Folder
6
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Golden Anniversary cards
2
Golden Anniversary cards
3
Golden Anniversary cards
4
Golden Anniversary cards
5
Golden Anniversary cards
6
Golden Anniversary cards
7
Golden Anniversary cards
8
Golden Anniversary cards
9
Golden Anniversary cards
10
Golden Anniversary cards
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Golden Anniversary cards and newspaper clippings
12
Golden Anniversary Correspondence
13
Golden Anniversary Correspondence
14
Golden Anniversary Newspaper article
15
Golden Anniversary Newspaper article
16
Treasured Memories Memorials to Richard A. Bolling
17
Golden Anniversary Church Bulletins and Invitation lists
18
Golden Anniversary Invitation lists and Western Union messages
19
Golden Anniversary Correspondence
20
Golden Anniversary Correspondence
21
Personal Correspondence from 1920 to 1971
22
Condolence letters for the family of Richard and Marguerite Bolling
23
Memorial funds in honor of Richard Bolling
24
Memorials in honor of Richard Bolling
25
Lists of Memorial Contributors
26
Condolences for the family of Richard Bolling
27
His Victory (speech at funeral)
28
Funeral flower arrangement cards
29
Funeral flower arrangement cards
30
Funeral flower arrangement cards
31
Funeral flower arrangement cards
32
Funeral flower arrangement cards
33
Boo Ferris Tells His Story News Clipping
Walter Stewart-Big Boo & the Booming But News Article
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Ferris Puts Halt to Red Sox Losses News Clipping
Walter Steward-Mid South Citizen Greet the Boo
Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper Article-picture w/ subtitle
David Bloom-newspaper clipping
The Afflictions of Mr. Dave Ferris News Clipping
The Modesty of Mr. Boo
Report Baseball Luring Ferris News Article (2)
“Boo” Ferris at Youth for Christ-News Clipping
Ferris Takes Job w/ Minneapolis-Clipping
Ferris Reverses Decision, Will Remain @ Delta State-article
Boo Ferris Will Remain as Delta AD
David Bloom & his knees knocked together-news clipping
Dave “Boo” Ferris Day Advertisement
Boo & Bride w/ picture clipping
Miriam Izard Clipping
34
Correspondence to Richard A. Bolling from James M. Flack discussing
“Boo” Ferris-Dec. 21, 1948
Correspondence to Richard A. Bolling from “Boo” Ferris-July 9, 1942
Correspondence to Dr. & Mrs. Bolling from Boo & Miriam-Dec. 18, 1961
Correspondence to Richard A. Bolling from “Boo”-Oct. 14, 1943
Correspondence to Richard A. Bolling from Jimmy Alexander discussing
“Boo”-Oct. 13, 1946
Correspondence to Richard A. Bolling from “Boo”-Sept. 26, 1943
Correspondence to Richard A. Bolling from Miriam & Boo-Dec. 20, 1948
Thank you card to Bro. & Mrs. Bolling from Miriam Izard-Nov. 4, 1948
Postcard to Dr. & Mrs. Bolling from Miriam & Boo-Dec. 3, 1948
Thank you note to Mrs. Bolling from Miriam & Boo-Jan. 12
Note to Mrs. Bolling from Miriam
Wedding Announcement from Dr. & Mrs. Izard for their daughter Miriam
To Mr. David Meadow Ferris
Postcard to Mr. Bolling from “Boo”-May 25, 1953-attached news clipping
Correspondence to Richard Bolling from “Boo”-Sept. 18, 1942-attacehed
News clipping
Correspondence to Richard Bolling from “Boo”-Feb. 1, 1954
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Dave “Boo” Ferris Day-Dedication of field in his honor-June 18, 1988
Robert E. Lee Hotel Receipt
First Presbyterian Church Program
Tyrus Raymond Cobb Document
The Last Days of Ty Cobb Article
MENU “Boo” Ferris Special (2)
First Presbyterian Church Program-David Meadow Ferris, Jr.
36
Name places (2) Dr. Bolling & Mrs. Bolling
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Religious Emphasis Week Program
Delta State University 50th Anniversary Homecoming Program
November 8, 1975
37
The Delta Journal Newspaper
News Clipping
News Clipping
Miss Delta Article on Dr. D. Dies
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