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Archives and Special Collections at Southeastern: Bouldin, John Robert papers

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John Robert Bouldin papers, 1964-2010

Creator(s): Bouldin, John Robert
Date(s): 1964-2010
Extent: 9.15 cubic feet
Biographical Note: Reverend Bouldin was a graduate of Wake Forest College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Command and General Staff College. Chaplain (LTC) Bouldin served thirty years with the US Army Reserves and was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. Bouldin pastored nine churches throughout North Carolina and served ten churches as interim pastor upon retirement. He served Rives Chapel Church (Siler City, N.C.), Emmaus Baptist (Pittsboro, N.C.), Brush Creek Baptist (Siler City, N.C.), Hickory Grove (Bear Creek, N.C.), Sandy Branch (Bear Creek, N.C.), Jonesboro Heights (Sanford, N.C.) among others. Bouldin was a member of various civic and community groups such as Lions Club, Fire Departments, Veteran Groups, Baptist Association Ministerial Councils and the Board of Ministers of Campbell University. Bouldin was born on March 6, 1930 and passed away on September 12, 2014. 

Scope and Contents: This collection features the sermon transcripts and study guides of Reverend John Robert Bouldin from 1964 to 2010. The contents are arranged in three series. The first series is comprised of Bouldin's sermons on the books of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation. The second series is made up of his sermons in chronological order from 1992-2010. The third series features study sheets from his sermons. The transcripts for his sermons during his interim years take place from 1994 to 2004. The arrangement and folder titles reflect the original order imposed by Bouldin.

Language(s): English
Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for research. 

Custodial History: The papers were held by the Bouldin family until donation by Bouldin's daughter, Beverely Butler, on September 21, 2020.

Processing History: Arranged and described by Jonathan Lawler, Archivist and Lucas Page, Archives Assistant in October 2020.
Preferred Citation: John Robert Bouldin papers, Archives and Special Collections, Library at Southeastern, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.
Repository: Archives and Special Collections, Library at Southeastern, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Resource Identifier: ARC.098

Subjects and Access Points:

Bouldin, John Robert
Clergy
Sermons