Frederick John Foakes-Jackson papers, 1916 -- 1945

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Frederick John Foakes-Jackson papers, 1916 -- 1945

This series is open for research.

0.75 linear feet; 0.75 linear feet; 2 boxes

This series contains correspondence, sermons, personal notes, biographical records, a notebook, and memorabilia reflecting Jackson's academic life during his time at Union Theological Seminary and the impact of his death. The bulk of correspondence is between Jackson and UTS Presidents Arthur Cushman McGiffert and Henry Sloane Coffin. The letters after his death concern his estate and his impact at Union Theological Seminary.

This series is arranged in rough chronological order.



Box 1 Folder 1 Appointment at Union Theological Seminary, 1916


Box 1 Folder 2 American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow Certificate, 1917


Box 1 Folder 3 Form of Solemnization of Matrimony between Jackson and Clara Fawcett, circa 1932


Box 1 Folder 4 Handwritten Book from Frederick to Clara, 1932


Box 1 Folder 5 Retirement, 1934


Box 1 Folder 6 University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, Honorary Doctoral Degree, 1935


Box 1 Folder 7 Jackson entry in the Centennial Edition of Union Alumni Catalogue,, 1936


Box 1 Folder 8 Reprinted Town and Country Review Jackson Biography, circa 1930 -- 1939


Box 1 Folder 9 Obituaries, 1941


Box 1 Folder 10 Sermons and Publications, circa 1916 -- 1939


Box 1 Folder 11 Notes and Drafts, circa 1916 -- 1939


Box 1 Folder 12 Notebook, circa 1916 -- 1939


Box 1 Folder 13 General, circa 1916 -- 1939



Box 2 Correspondence, 1916 -- 1945