Francis (Frankie) Warner

Scope and Contents Has handwritten notes from W. D. Pollock. Also, a cover letter written by John E. Roberts Jr. History of the CHOG in North Denver, CO written by John Roberts Sr, assisted by Elsa Fischer. Contents include the influence of the Gospel Trumpet upon James Pollock, the faith of Wheeler Pollock, a 6 week revival in 1888 by D.S. Warner's evangelistc team, open door mission for men, first trustees, construction of the missionary home, and the transitioning of the church buildings. The church was...

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Letter describes the history of CHOG doctrine was introduced to Mississippi in 1888 with the first meeting of the D. S. Warner group taking place near Dixon, MS. The group faced mass persecution with D. S. Warner responding with a hymn he wrote titled "Who will Suffer with the Savior." Despite persecution, D. S. Warner was able to establish a church in every community he conducted a gospel meeting with the State Camp location at Dixon, MS.

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Letter outlines the early history of CHOG in Mississippi. W. W. Bradley began preaching in 1887 on the topic of holiness. Author, L. V. Strickland was 16 years old when he first heard Bradley speaking. Letter details the resistance that CHOG ministers faced in the area, mentions of some members armed in case of conflict.

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This accession contains three boxes of hanging folders of Church of God Historical Society research notes. It also contains blown up images of Gospel Trumpet and Andersonian articles. Along with some loose programs and pamphlets and family scrapbooks.

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A short letter describing the history of The Church of God in Hartselle, Alabama.

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A two page letter describing the life and ministry of John E. Roberts Sr.

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A short letter describing the history of the Church of God congregation in Ontario, Canada.

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This accession contains three boxes of hanging folders of Church of God Historical Society research notes. It also contains blown up images of Gospel Trumpet and Andersonian articles. Along with some loose programs and pamphlets and family scrapbooks.

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A short one page biography about the life and ministry work of Sarah Smith.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is primarily comprised of correspondence, journals, legal documents and photographs created by or for Warner during the active decades of his ministry. His personal library was maintained mostly intact by his son Sidney Warner, before being donated and maintained first by the Gospel Trumpet Company and then the Anderson University seminary before being transferred intact to the archives. The library may viewed with the accompaniment of archives staff only, while archival...