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Clarence L. Jordan papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Clarence L. Jordan papers | |
| Creator: Jordan, Florence Kroeger, -1987 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1962-1984 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2.2 Linear Feet 5 document boxes, 1 half box | |
| Collection Number: ms2341 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Clarence Jordan papers. ms2341, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2009 September 11.
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Related materials in this repository include Clarence Jordan papers, ms2340, and Clarence Jordan papers, ms756.