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Haywood P. Sconce papers , 1945-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sconce, Haywood P. (Haywood Pressley), 1905-1959
- Title
- Haywood P. Sconce papers
- Dates
- 1945-1959 (inclusive)19451959
- Quantity
- 5.5 linear feet, (5 containers) : 3 record storage boxes, 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 363
- Summary
- Haywood P. Sconce was a Baptist minister who served congregations in Oregon and Washington, and in 1954 founded and became director of Christian Celebrity Tyme, a religious radio program. The papers include sermons, outlines, and sermon notes, correspondence, manuscripts of short stories and articles, memorabilia, and Christian Celebrity Tyme materials including programs, notes, and recordings.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time. Collection includes sound recordings, moving images, and digital files to which access is restricted. Access to these materials is governed by repository policy and may require the production of listening or viewing copies. Researchers requiring access must notify Special Collections and University Archives in advance and pay fees for reproduction services as necessary.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Haywood P. Sconce was a Baptist minister, born in Wirth, Arkansas and educated at Oklahoma Baptist University and Central Theological Seminary. He served congregations in Oregon and Washington, and in 1954 founded and became director of Christian Celebrity Tyme, a religious radio program.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers include sermons, outlines, and sermon notes, correspondence, manuscripts of short stories and articles, memorabilia, and Christian Celebrity Tyme materials including programs, notes, and recordings.
Series I: includes sermons, outlines and notes.
Series II: contains outgoing and incoming correspondence. Incoming letters are organized alphabetically by name or organization title.
Series III: contains manuscripts of short stories, articles, and other writings.
Series IV: consists of programs, notes, and reel to reel audio recordings of Christian Celebrity Tyme.
Series V: contains memorabilia.
The 1977 addendum contains additionalChristian Celebrity Tyme recordings.
There are ninety-three reel to reel recordings in the collection. Recordings of Christian Celebrity Tyme consist of interviews with public figures. Among the persons interviewed are: Thomas Campbell Clark, Alma Crosby, Alvin Dark, Everett Dirkson, Clair Engle, Brooks Hays, Harry Holt, Hubert Humphrey, Estes Kefauver, Sherman Lollar, Mary Margaret McBride, Almer S. (Mike) Monroney, Wayne L. Morse, Thruston B. Morton, Hugh Murchison, Parry O'Brien, Jesse Owens, James Cash Penney, Mary Pickford, Norris Poulson, Adam Clayton Powell, Roy Rogers, Eleanor Roosevelt, Hugh Scott, Stuart Symington, Ralph Yarborough, Paul Douglas, Stephen Young, John F. Kennedy, J. Roosevelt, Enos Slaughter, Alfred Jones, Dale Alford, Carroll Kearns, John L. McClelland, and Con Robinson.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Haywood Sconce papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Baptists--Clergy
- Baptists--United States--History--20th century
- Celebrities--Interviews
- Radio producers and directors--United States
- Religious broadcasting--Christianity--History--20th century
- Religious broadcasting--United States--History--20th century
- Religious broadcasting--United States--History--20th century
- Religious broadcasting--United States--History--20th century
Personal Names
- Sconce, Haywood P. (Haywood Pressley), 1905-1959
- Sconce, Haywood P. (Haywood Pressley), 1905-1959
Corporate Names
- Christian Celebrity Tyme
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Interviews
- Manuscripts for publication
- Sermons
- Sound recordings
