William Cornelius Dixon papers, 1942-1975
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dixon, William Cornelius, 1904-
- Title
- William Cornelius Dixon papers
- Dates
- 1942-1975 (inclusive)19421975
- Quantity
- 7.75 cubic feet (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06387
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Dixon (b. 1904) was an antitrust lawyer with the U.S. Department of Justice from 1944-1954 and was later an assistant attorney general for the state of California. He was a member of the constitutional commission for the United Church of Christ, which was formed in 1957 by the union of Congregational Christian Churches with Evangelical and Reformed Churches. Dixon was a member of the United Church of Christ Board for Homeland Ministries from 1964-1967 and served on regional and local church committees in southern California.
Content Description
Collection contains materials related to Dixon's activities with the United Church of Christ including working papers, progress reports, resolutions, correspondence, and drafts related to the constitution and by-laws of the church; minutes, proposals, financial reports and other items related to the Board for Homeland Ministries; correspondence and memorandums (1942-1972); resolutions, by-laws, contracts, financial reports, budgets, newsletters, and other items related to local and regional church activities; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Christian sects -- California.
- Christian sects -- United States.
- Christian union -- United States.
- Church polity.
Corporate Names
- Evangelical and Reformed Church.
- General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches of the United States.
- United Church Board for Homeland Ministries.
- United Church of Christ.
- United Church of Christ. Southwest Conference.
Form or Genre Terms
- Church records.
Occupations
- Lawyers.
