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Jim Adams Papers

Collection Overview

Title: Jim Adams Papers

Predominant Dates:1970

ID: RG 08/8.34

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Date Acquired: 12/28/1987

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

Jim Adams attended the Berea College affiliated Foundation School in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of a sketchbook (30 pages) titled "Light a Candle" telling a story through sketches of a student being recruited to Berea College, going to school and working at Berea, and graduating. Collection also includes six original sketches related to Berea College topics and politics.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Use Restrictions: There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Preferred Citation: (Item), RG 8/8.34: Jim Adams Papers. Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Berea, Ky.

Box and Folder Listing

Folder 1: Jim Adams Papers

Item 1: Sketchbook: "Light a Candle" by Jim Adams, nd: Sketchbook (30 pages) titled "Light a Candle" telling a story through sketches of a student being recruited to Berea College, going to school and working at Berea, and graduating. Sketches include Appalachian homestead, student arriving at Berea, dorm room, advising, Union Church, labor position at Berea Bakery, apple picking, Berea College water tower, swimming, classmates, classes, Convocations/speakers, working on farm, working in student industries and crafts, broomcraft, janitorial work, graduation. Black ink.
Item 2: Sketch: "Berea: Think Applachia", nd: Roadsign. Black Ink.
Item 3: Sketch: Homecoming, Postal Service, nd: Black Ink.
Item 4: Sketch: "Congratulations Son", 1970: Graduation day. Signed by Adams. Black ink.
Item 5: Sketch: Man and Son, nd: "Son, when you get to Berea College don't let it distroy (sic) your rich Appalachian heritage." Signed by Adams. Black ink. Blue pencil lettering.
Item 6: Sketch: Woman and Boy in front of church, nd: "Excuse me, but shouldn't you be helping us promote the cause of Christ?" Signed by Adams. Black ink.
Item 7: Sketch: Homecoming, nd: "Every year at this time - he gets to brooding about the OLD Berea." Signed by Adams. Black ink.