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Archives and Special Collections at Southeastern: Crimm, B.B. collection

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B.B. Crimm collection, 1930-1995

Date(s): 1930-1995
Extent: 2.5 cu.ft.
Abstract: This collection contains one box of material related to the life and ministry of evangelist B.B. Crimm.
Biographical Note: Bertie Bridges Crimm (1886-1950) was a prominent preacher and revivalist in the early Twentieth Century. Known to wear a cowboy hat and carry a six-shooter while he preached, Crimm would come be known by the alias “Cowboy” during his ministry. He held revivals, primarily in Texas, from 1918 until his death in 1950.

Scope and Contents: This collection contains photocopies and originals of correspondence, song books, sermon manuscripts, photographs, and audio recordings related to the life and ministry of B.B. Crimm.

Language(s): English
Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for research.
Processing History: Arranged and described by Drew Dickerson, Assistant Archivist, July 2021.
Preferred Citation: B.B. Crimm collection, 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.015