A Guide to the Richard H. Hiers Papers
Finding aid prepared by John R. Nemmers
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2004
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Provenance: |
Hiers, Richard H. |
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Title: |
Richard H. Hiers Papers |
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Dates: |
1960-2003 |
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Extent: |
5 linear ft. 13 Boxes |
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Identification: |
Ms 32 |
Richard H. Hiers was born in Pennsylvania in 1932. He earned a Ph.D. in religious studies and ethics from Yale University
in 1961 and a J.D. from the University of Florida in 1983. He was employed at the University of Florida for a span of forty-two
years beginning in 1961 and ending in 2003 at the time of his retirement. He is the author of several publications in the
field of Biblical studies, particularly related to the "historical Jesus," Biblical ethics, and religion and law. In addition,
he has authored several works on legal issues such as free speech, discrimination in employment, and academic freedom. Throughout
his career, he served as a local and regional officer in several organizations and honor societies including the American
Academy of Religion, the Society of Biblical Literature, Phi Kappa Phi, and the American Association of University Professors
(AAUP). In his capacity as a member of the University of Florida Chapter of the AAUP he worked towards university collegial
governance and improved relations in academic institutions.
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, minutes, publications, newsletters, and notes. The collection documents several aspects
of his academic, professional, and social activities from 1960 to 2003. A majority of materials pertains to his involvement
in the University of Florida Chapter of the American Association of University Professors. The collection also includes material
related to several University committees, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Religion, faculty-administration
relations and governance in academic institutions. Several files are related to the University College and its merger with
the College of Arts and Sciences in 1978 to become the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Also covered are his activities
with the Citizens' Action Committee of the Gainesville City Commission.
Access
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item], Richard H. Hiers Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University
of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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Series 1 - American Association of University Professors, 1962-1987
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Although the majority of the material pertains to the University of Florida Chapter, this series contains files relating to
the AAUP at the local, state, and national levels. The correspondence, minutes, newsletters, memoranda, reports, and other
papers document the activities of Hiers and the organization through his roles as chapter president, as legislative liaison,
and as a member of several committees. A number of files pertain to the relationship between the administration and faculty
at the University of Florida, including issues such as termination, censure, shared governance, promotion and tenure, and
education at UF and in the State of Florida. In addition, the papers reveal the relationship between AAUP and organizations
such as the American Federation of Teachers and the United Faculty of Florida. This series is arranged alphabetically.
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Box 1 |
American Federation of Teachers 1972-1974
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American Federation of Teachers 1982-1985 |
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American Federation of Teachers vs. AAUP claims 1971-1972 |
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Bedell, George - Conversations and Correspondence 1973-1975 |
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Bedell, George - General 1972-1987 |
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Blye Case 1972-1975 |
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Campus Mail and Mailing Labels 1973-1974 |
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Censure 1970-1975 |
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Censure Removal 1974-1975 |
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Chancellor's Office Correspondence 1974-1975 |
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Chapter Constitution 1974 |
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Collective Bargaining 1973-1976 |
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Committee F (Membership) 1973-1975 |
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Committee T Study (Campus Affairs) 1973-1974 |
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Committee W Concerns: Chapter, Conference and National 1973-1974 |
Box 2 |
Cornwell Case 1972-1976
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Executive Committee 1967-1969 |
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Executive Committee 1972-1977 |
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A Faculty Declaration (University of Florida) 1962 |
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Financial Exigency Terminations 1975 |
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Financial Matters 1972-1975 |
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Flagler College 1973-1974 |
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Flagler College 1973-1982 |
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Flagler College 1973-1982 |
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Flagler College Correspondence 1973-1976 |
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Flagler College Correspondence 1973-1976 |
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General File 1968-1975 |
Box 3 |
General File 1973-1974
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General File 1974-1977 |
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General File 1974-1980 |
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General File 1978-1987 |
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HB 3909 - Retirement Program 1974 |
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Hiring Policy, University of Florida 1974 |
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Kammerer Memorial 1971-1973 |
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Legislative Liaison 1973-1975 |
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Legislative Liaison Letters 1974-1975 |
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Legislative, National Conference 1974 |
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Lobbying 1974-1979 |
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Megill Case 1972-1975 |
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National Council 1973-1974 |
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National Nominating Committee 1976-1978 |
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"News Digest" (Newsletter) 1963-1979 |
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Professional Relations Cases 1972-1975 |
Box 4 |
Resolutions Committee 1973-1974
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Section 1202 - Education Commissions 1974 |
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Smith, David Correspondence 1974-1975 |
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State Conference Correspondence 1973-1977 |
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State Conference Meetings 1973-1975 |
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State System (Florida) 1973-1977 |
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Tenure Cases and Policies 1972-1975 |
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University of Florida and AAUP Political Activities Committee 1967-1969 |
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University Structure Proposals 1967-1968 |
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Vogel Case (Interim Appointments) 1972-1975 |
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Series 2 - University of Florida Committees, 1960-1999
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This series consists of material pertaining to committees on which Hiers served during his tenure as a faculty member at the
University of Florida. Primarily correspondence, memoranda, and reports, the files document the activities and thoughts of
the committees and their members. Of particular interest are the committee that worked on the University constitution, the
various committees dealing with professional relations and standards, a committee that investigated the role of women at the
University, and the Committee on Curriculum Structure and Grading Practices in the University College. The files in this series
are arranged alphabetically.
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Box 5 |
Ad Hoc Committee on Curriculum Structure and Grading Practices in the University College 1965-1966
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Ad Hoc Committee on Space Utilization 1970 |
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Ad Hoc Committee on Trees, Plantings and Open Spaces 1976-1989 |
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Committee on Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Alumnus Awards and Memorials 1979-1996 |
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Committee on Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Alumnus Awards and Memorials 1992-1994 |
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Committee on Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Alumnus Awards and Memorials 1994-1996 |
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Committee on Professional Relations and Standards 1973-1974 |
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Committee on Professional Standards, Academic Freedom and Tenure and Professional Relations 1997-1999 |
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Committee on the Status of Women 1975-1980
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Constitution 1960-1968 |
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Constitution 1969 |
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Constitution 1969 |
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Constitution 1970 |
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Constitution 1971-1973 |
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Curriculum Committee 1981 |
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Intergroup Relations Committee 1992-1994
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Intergroup Relations Committee 1991-1999 |
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Professional Relations and Standards Committee and Constitution Committee 1983-1986 |
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Schedule and Calendar Committee 1967-1969 |
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Series 3 - University of Florida General Files, 1963-2003
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This small series contains material pertaining to the University of Florida, but not specifically related to committees or
the Religion Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Several files pertain to the American Civilization Seminar,
a group of faculty at UF who met once monthly for socializing and presentations by members on scholarly or personal topics
of interest. Of particular interest are the files pertaining to the University College, which merged with the College of Arts
and Sciences in 1978 to become the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A prominent correspondent in this series is John
Lombardi, former president of the University. The files in this series are arranged alphabetically.
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Box 8 |
Academic Freedom and Shared Governance Task Force 2001-2003
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American Civilization Seminar 1991-1995 |
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American Civilization Seminar 1993-1994 |
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American Civilization Seminar 1993-1995 |
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American Civilization Seminar 1994-1995 |
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American Civilization Seminar 1994-1999 |
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American Civilization Seminar 1996-1997 |
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American Civilization Seminar 1997-1999 |
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Black Students 1963-1995 |
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Division of Sponsored Research - Research Development Award 1995-1996 |
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Grievance Procedures 1979-1985 |
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Hawkins, Virgil - Stephen C. O'Connell 1994-1999 |
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"Law Review" 1976-1983 |
Box 9 |
Lombardi, John 1990-1998
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Patent Policy 1982 |
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Presidential Search Process 1989 |
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Search Committees, Chairs and Deans 1985 |
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Search Committees, Chairs and Deans 1986-1989 |
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Summa Cum Laude and A+ Grades 1968-1995 |
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Tenure Procedures 1973-1975 |
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Tenure and Promotion Procedures 1997 |
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University College 1970 |
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University College 1970 |
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University College 1972-1973 |
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University Senate 2000-2002 |
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Series 4 - Department of Religion, 1977-1999
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This series primarily consists of departmental correspondence, memoranda, and reports. The majority of the files are simply
general files, but a few deal with specific topics such as search committees, discussion about a graduate program for the
department, and a history of the department written at the time of its fiftieth anniversary in 1996 but revised by Hiers in
1999. This series is arranged alphabetically.
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Box 10 |
Compression Inversion Process and Formula 1994
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Fiftieth Anniversary (1996) Newsletter and History of Department by Hiers 1996-1999 |
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General 1977-1979 |
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General 1980-1984 |
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General 1984-1993 |
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General 1988-1992 |
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General 1989-1995 |
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General 1992-1993 |
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General 1993-1996 |
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General 1996-1999 |
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Graduate Program Discussions 1995-1996 |
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Search Committees and Tenure and Promotion 1994 |
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Steering Committee (Compression-Inversion) 1995-1996 |
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Series 5 - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1969-1998
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This series contains material related to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including correspondence, memoranda, reports,
and information on special programs such as "Focus on Teaching" and "Frontiers of the Mind." Several files pertain to the
College Assembly, which is comprised of the faculty and several students of the College and through which its members may
act on matters affecting the entire College. Also of interest are files relating to the role of the college in providing general
education, as well as a self-study of the College completed by all departments in 1971. The files in this series are arranged
alphabetically.
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College Assembly 1984-1988
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College Assembly Minutes and Correspondence 1978-1982 |
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College Assembly (Secretary) 1980-1982 |
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College Assembly (Secretary) 1982-1984 |
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Committee on the Role of the College of Arts and Sciences 1970-1971 |
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Council on General Education 1978-1982 |
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"Focus on Teaching" 1990-1991 |
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Frontiers of the Mind 1977 |
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General 1969-1975 |
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General Materials and Memoranda 1985-1990 |
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Parliamentarian 1997-1998 |
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Self-Study Committee on the College of Arts and Sciences (Feb-March) 1971 |
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Self-Study Committee on the College of Arts and Sciences (April-) 1971 |
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Tenure and Promotion Committee 1984-1985 |
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Undergraduate Committee 1980-1981 |
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Series 6 - Citizens' Action Committee (Gainesville), 1964-1972
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This series includes correspondence and reports created by the Citizens' Action Committee, a body through which "active citizen
participation is provided to aid and support the development and carrying out of the Workable program for Community Improvement,"
according to a 1969 annual report. The activities of this group primarily involved housing and development in Gainesville,
and a few files specifically pertain to the committee's business with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Several documents also pertain to the Citizens Safety Council. The files are arranged alphabetically.
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Annual Reports 1969-1971
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Bowman, Norman - Correspondence 1969-1971 |
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Concentrated Code Enforcement 1971 |
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Gainesville Department of Community Development "Outlook" 1969-1972 |
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Gainesville Housing 1969-1971 |
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General 1964-1972 |
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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Correspondence 1969-1972 |
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Housing and Urban Development, land use plan, workable program 1969-1971 |
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Minutes 1968-1971 |
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Minutes, Notices, Reports 1969-1971 |
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Series 7 - Miscellaneous, 1960-2002
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This small series includes general correspondence, curriculum vita for Hiers, and files pertaining to organizations such as
the American Academy of Religion - Society of Biblical Literature, Phi Kappa Phi, and the University Religious Association.
Also included are files related to the revision of the Florida constitution and a manuscript draft of Hiers' publication on
"Historical Jesus." The files in this series are arranged alphabetically.
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American Academy of Religion - Society of Biblical Literature UF Meeting 1981-1982
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Bent Card Coffee House Ministry 1965-1966 |
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Curriculum Vitae 1988-2000 |
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Faculty Christian Fellowship 1960-1965 |
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Florida Constitution Revision Conference 1978 |
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General Correspondence 1963-1978 |
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General Correspondence 1974-1982 |
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General Correspondence 1980-1989 |
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General Correspondence 1990-2001 |
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Memorabilia Letters 1970-1977 |
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"Historical Jesus" (ms. draft) n.d. |
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Phi Beta Kappa 1965-2001 |
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Phi Kappa Phi 1985-1996 |
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Phi Kappa Phi 1996-2002 |
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University Religious Association - "Religion in Life" 1960-1967 |
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Yale Club of Gainesville 1971-1984 |
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: |
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Organizations: |
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American Association of University Professors. University of Florida Chapter. |
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University of Florida. |
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University of Florida. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--History. |
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Subject Terms: |
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City planning--Florida--Gainesville. |
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College Teachers |
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Religion--Study and teaching (Higher). |
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