Clarence L. Jordan papers, 1962-1984

Summary

Creator:
Jordan, Florence Kroeger, -1987
Date:
1962-1984
Extent:
2.2 Linear Feet 5 document boxes, 1 half box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Clarence Jordan papers. ms2341, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence written to Florence concerning Jordans's death and other topics. In addition to sympathy correspondence there are letters concerning legal matters and a telegram from Coretta Scott King. There are also numerous items dealing with Koinonia community, including the Safeway Scandal, insurance claims and racial violence. The collection also includes the original Koinonia commitment and the Coroner's Report on Clarence Jordan's death. The collection also contains correspondence related to Russell Treyz and Harry Chapin's musical adaptation of Jordan's Cotton Patch Gospels.

Biographical / historical:

Clarence L. Jordan (1912-1969) was born in Talbotton, Georgia. He was raised in the Baptist Church and at an early age was interested in becoming a Baptist minister. Jordan earned his B.S. degree at the University of Georgia, and his Th.M. and Ph.D. from the Southern Baptist Seminary. After graduating, he became superintendent of City Missions for the Long Run Baptist Association. Jordan married Florence Kroeger in 1936 and had four children. He founded Koinonia Farms, a religious and interracial community near Americus, Georgia in 1942. Jordan was the author of The Sermon on The Mount, The Cotton Patch Version of Paul's Epistles, and The Cotton Patch Version of Luke and Acts.

For more information, see the article "Clarence Jordan (1912-1969)" in New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Clarence Jordan papers. ms2341, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.