Louis H. Evans, Sr. Papers

SC-31
Evans, Louis Hadley, 1897-
13 Boxes(7 linear feet)
1915-1981 (bulk: 1940-1970)

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Collection Inventory

 

Box 1 

 

I.   Biographical 

   

  A. Magazine Articles 

    1. "Presbyterian Church", n.d. no name 

    2. "Great American Churches", n.d., no name 

    3. "Great Preachers", n.d., no name 

    4. "Men Among Men", September, 1971, The Christian Athlete  

    5. "Resurgent Protestantism", March 28, 1955, Newsweek 

    6. "Religion: Christians in Sport", September 3, 1956, Newsweek 

    7. "Our Minister-At-Large", May 15, 1954, Presbyterian Life 

    8. single paragraph in Time, July 13, 1953, p. 80 

    9. "Minister At Large", January 12, 1953, Time 

    10. "What Makes This Church Successful?", February, 1952, The Reader's Digest 

    11. "Tops in Radio", December 8, 1951, Presbyterian Life 

    12. "Great Churches of America", September 20, 1950, The Christian Century 

    13. "Presbyterian In Hollywood", August 25, 1947, Time 

 

  B. Promotional items 

    1. ad for "Great Sermons Series" 

    2. ad for "More Than Champions" 

 

II.  Photographs 

   

  A. School 

    1. Wheaton Academy, 1915 

    2. Wheaton Academy  

    3. Occidental College     

   

  B. Family 

    1. William Evans house in Wheaton, IL. 

    2. Family photo, 1950 

 

  C. Athletics 

    1. Wheaton College Baseball Team 

    2. Occidental College, All-Conference End 

    3. Dr. Louis Evans and the McCormick Basketball Team 

 

  D. Professional 

    1. Officers of the Third Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1941-1953 

    2. New Members' Dinner, Hollywood Presbyterian Church, 1948 

    3. Hollywood Bowl Easter Service, 1948 (2 envelopes) 

    4. Dr. Louis Evans and other church leaders 

    5. Dr. Evans and Dr. Henrietta Mears 

    6. Dr. and Mrs. Evans and Dr. and Mrs. Charles Galagher 

    7. Dr. Louis Evans 

    8. "Christ On Trial", first performance , Hollywood Presbyterian Church 

    9. Easter Service, Hollywood Bowl 

    10. Dr. Louis Evans- Easter Service, 11 A.M., Hollywood Bowl 

    11. H.P.C. Board of Elders Session 

    12. Hollywood Bowl Easter Service, 1950 (5 envelopes) 

    13. Dr. Louis H. Evans (circa, 1950) 

    14. Hollywood Presbyterian Church, 1950-53 

    15. 34th Annual Conference, National Management Association, October 26, 1957 

    16. Dr. Louis H. Evans, circa 1972 

    17. Dr. Louis H. Evans 

 

III.  Correspondence 

  A. postcard from Mary 

  B. card from Mary L. L. Kirkpatrick   

  C. note from Bruce Kurrle 

  D. card from Marjorie 

  E. letter from Brown 

  F. note from Freda deLackne 

  G. letter from Dr. Evans 

  H. letter from Charles B. McMullen, Ph.D. 

  I. letter from Dr. Evans to his congregation at Third Presbyterian in Pittsburgh 

  J. letter to Mr. A. Westley Rowland from Dr. Evans 

  K. letter to Dr. Evans from Mr. A. Westley Rowland 

  L. three open letters to Dr. Evans from Raymond Lindquist 

 

IV.  Writings 

   

  A. Books 

    1. Youth Seeks a Master  

     2. This Is America's Hour 

    3. Life's Hidden Power  

    4. Make Your Faith Work  

    5. The People Versus Jesus 

    6. Your Marriage- Duel or Duet? 

 

  B. Essay 

    1. "Your Will: One Way of Living On"   

 

Box 2 

 

V.  Collateral Material 

  1. [Anecdotes/Sayings/Stories]  

2. [Bulletins/Newsletters]  

3. [Business Cards] 

4. [Flyers] 

5. [Letters] 

6. [Magazines] 

7. [Material From Published Sources] 

8. [Material From Published Sources] 

 

Box 3 

1. [Miscellaneous] 

2. [Newspaper Articles] 

3. [Newspaper Clippings] 

4. [Pamphlets, Booklets, Newsletters] 

5. [Poetry] 

6. [Prayers] 

7. [Quotes By Famous Individuals] 

8. [Schedules/Agendas] 

9. [Scripture Leaflets] 

 

Box 4 - Box 26 

 

VI.  Sermons 

 

Box 4    Acts and Miracles – Addresses/Illustrations L-N 

Box 5    Address/Illustrations O-U – Bible: Study/History 

Box 6    Burdens – California P-Z 

Box 7    Christ: Acension, Second Coming, Judgement, Presence – Christian Life 

Box 8    Christmas Sermons – Current Sermons 

Box 9    Death – Ephesians 

Box 10  Evangelism Sermons – Feasts’ of Church Series 

Box 11  First John and Ephesians – Home 

Box 12  Home, Marriage – James 

Etc. 

 

VII. Background Sermon Material 

  A. Notes 

  B. Outlines 

  C. Agendas 

  D. Hymns 

  E. Poetry 

  F. Prayers 

  G. Data Records 

 

VIII. Damaged Original Sermon Material 

     

IX. Media 

   

A.  Phonograph 

B.  Audio tape recordings 

#001  "To the Uncertain of Salvation," September 16, 1951 

#002  Introduction of Dr. Baird and prayer, February 24, 1952 

#003  "Romans #14," April 20, 1952 

#004  "When Home is Heaven: bringing up our parents," February 8, 1952 d "When Home is Heaven: parenthood," May 2, 1952 

#005  "What is your burden: pain and suffering," May 2, 1952 

  "Your Golden Tomorrow: Farewell to Hollywood Pres.," June 21, 1953 

#006  "Has it happened to you," April 19, 1953 

  "To the Uncertain of Salvation," September 16, 1951 

#007  "What is your burden?" and "Christ in the Home," January 11, 1953 

#008  "Christ in your home," January 11, 1953  

  "Two wars conquered," August 7, 1955 

#009  "The Feet of Jesus," May 3, 1953 

#010  "The Hands of Christ," May 10, 1953 

  "Feet of Jesus," May 3, 1953 

#011  "You two: Mary and Martha," October 15, 1953  

  “Has it happened to You?" April 19, 1953 

#012  Memorial service, September 27, 1981 

#013  Memorial service, September 27, 1981 

#014  Memorial service, September 27, 1981 

#015  Memorial service, September 27, 1981 

#016  Memorial service, September 27, 1981 

 

C.  Compact Discs recordings 

1.  Has It Happened to You, Hollywood Presbyterian Church, April 19, 1953 

2.  When Home is Heaven, from LP to CD 1999 

D.  16mm films 

 

X. Memorabilia 

Box X 1 

A. Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Louis Evans Associates plaque, 1990.