Strain, Dudley 1975-06-00
This tape is of the reception honoring Rev. Dudley Strain on the occasion of his retirement as pastor of the First Christian Church in Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dudley Strain
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: None Given (church service)
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Liquor Control Board,
Grand Jury testimony,
Invocation: Gib Weaver,
Introduction of guests,
Dudley Strain: Yearly church report.
Tape 1, Side 2: Choir,
"Onward Christian Soldiers",
Introduction of choir and musicians,
"Battle Hymn of the Republic",
Dudley Strain,
Church growth during pastorate,
Characteristics,
Retirement,
Reading of resignation letter,
Comparison to Ezekiel,
Opinions of congregation,
Search committee for new minister,
Closing prayer by B. Watkins.
Range Dates: 1953-1975
Bulk Dates: 1953-1975
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