Special Collections & Archives

Samaria Baptist Church was founded in 1876 in Raleigh, N.C. (Wake County). The church is a part of the Raleigh Baptist Association. This collection contains minutes from church conferences, financial records, church reports and records, and two bibles.

Samuel Ruffin Horne attended Wake Forest College, 1859-1861. He was later a planter and merchant in Johnston County, North Carolina. This item displays Horne's grades from Wake Forest College as of June 1, 1861, with a note regarding the formation of a military department the next semester.

Samuel Spach Dalton was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to Lillian Spach and Dr. William N. Dalton. This collection documents the Dalton family line and history, primarily biographical files, genealogical records and notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, and related subject files. Much of the materials are secondary resources found through research.

Samuel T. Habel, Jr. was born on October 20, 1908, in Natural Bridge, Virginia. He was educated at the University of Richmond, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the University of Edinburgh. He served as a Baptist pastor in Ohio, Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina, and at several colleges as a professor of sociology, and also authored three books. These papers consist of biographical information, correspondence, course materials, newspaper clippings, scrapbook pages, and writings including speeches, sermons, and poems.

Samuel Wait (1789-1867) was a Baptist minister and first President of Wake Forest Institute, later Wake Forest University. Wait was born and raised in New England and married Sarah (Sally) Merriam in 1818. This collection includes correspondence between Samuel and Sally during his journeys; correspondence with government and church officials, family members, and others; Sally's journal (1814-1817) and Samuel's journal (1826-1833); other writings; financial, legal, and other documents relating to the Wait family, the Baptist church, and Wake Forest Institute; photographs, including portraits of Samuel and Sally; and a few personal posessions.

S. M. Ingram attended Wake Forest College in the first class, 1834-1835, and then returned in 1838-1940. He served in the Mexican War as a volunteer from Tennessee, and briefly as a Confederate States Army lieutenant in the 38th Regt. North Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He was a planter in Richmond County, North Carolina, and served in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Sandy Creek Baptist Church was organized in 1770 by Elder William Walker, who served the church as its first pastor until his death in 1784. The church had been an arm of Reedy Creek Baptist Church. The Tar River Baptist Association was formed at Sandy Creek in 1831. This collection consists of minutes of church conferences, a sketch of the church buildings; male, female, and Black membership lists, a church resolutions, and birth records for the Carlyle, Edwards, and Ballard families.

Sandy Cross Baptist Church (Hobbsville, N.C.) was founded in 1828 in Gates County and is a member of the Chowan Baptist Association. This collection includes a transcribed church consitution and by-laws; church minutes, officers, business, and treasury reports from select dates; and Women on Mission records.

Sandy Run Baptist Church was organized in 1740 and restored in 1773. This church was listed as Bertie, 1769-1825. This church has been a member of the Kehukee (1769-1805); Chowan (1806-83); and West Chowan (1883-present) Baptist associations. This volume contains church meeting minutes at Sandy Run and meeting minutes at Pottacasy meeting house [later formed Potecasi Baptist Church], a copy of deed, biographical sketches of Lemuel Burkitt, and membership rolls of males, females, and African Americans (free Black members and enslaved peoples).

Saron Baptist Church was founded in 1826 in Ellerbe, N.C. (Richmond County). The church is a member of the Pee Dee Baptist Association. This collection contains church minute books from September 23, 1826 to May 19, 1860, membership lists, and church records.

In 2009, the Wake Forest School of Business was formed by merging the Babcock Graduate School of Management and the Calloway School of Accountancy and Business merged to create the Wake Forest School of Business. Materials in this collection include a center for leadership and character pamphlet.

In 2019, Wake Forest University and the Oxford Character Project worked together to sponsor an international conference titled "The Arts of Leading: Perspective from the Humanities and Liberal Arts". The materials in this collection include conference programs.

Wake Forest University's School of Business was established in 1969, and is the combination of the Babcock Graduate School of Management as well as the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy as of 2013. This collection contains promotional and accountancy brochures, as well as magazines that feature advertisements for the Wake Forest School of Business.

In 2008, the Babcock Graduate School of Management and the Calloway School of Business and Accounting combined to become the WFU School of Business. This collection documents commencement, convocation, and other events associate with the School of Business. Materials include hooding ceremony programs.

Wake Forest University's School of Divinity admitted its first students in 1999. This collection documents the academic work and administration within the school. Materials in this collection include academic bulletins, student handbooks, course syllabuses, seminar notebooks, proposal drafts, and promotional materials.

WFU's School of Divinity first admitted students in 1999. This collection documents the work of alumni and former students of the school. Materials in this collection include emails and a Master of Divinity senior paper.

The Board of Visitors is a voluntary advisory board to WFU's School of Divinity. This collection documents the work of the Board of Visitors. Materials in this collection include announcements and meeting materials.

WFU's School of Divinity first admitted students in 1999. This collection documents commencement, convocation, and other events within the School of Divinity. Materials in this collection include commencement programs, convocation programs, and convocation addresses.

WFU's School of Divinity admitted its first students in 1999. This collection document the work of faculty and staff members in this school. Materials in this collection include email announcements, papers, and programs.

The Food, Health, and Ecological Well-Being Program Records document the development of program. The WFU School of Divinity created the Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiative in 2012 after noticing the rise of food-related challenges. Materials in this collection include initiative brochures and information regarding an environmental issues panel.

WFU School of Divinity's Office of Advancement builds relations between students, alumni, parents, and the School. This collection documents the Office of Advancement's work. Materials in this collection include news clippings, forms, newsletters, pamphlets, and development foundation materials.

The Wake Forest University School of Divinity admitted its first students in 1999. This collection documents the planning and development of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity and its development under its inaugural dean, Bill J. Leonard. Materials include correspondence, Implementation Committee materials, the first Board of Advisors and Board of Visitors, subject files, and audiovisual materials of speaking and School events.

The Gail R. O'Day Records document the work of O'Day as dean of WFU's School of Divinity. O'Day joined the School of Divinity as Dean in 2010. She led the faculty and staff to expand and deepen not only the School's communal identity but also its identity as a cutting-edge theological school. Materials in this collection include letters regarding her appointment, email regarding her departure, obituaries, and other related articles.

The Wake Forest College School of Law officially opened in 1893 and by the fall of 1894 enrolled 12 students in law courses taught by Professor Needham Y. Gulley. Admission expanded from that point forward and, over the years, included a range of initiatives to recruit students from all over the country. This collection highlights the work and publications of the law admissions office. Materials include planning documents and final drafts of admission brochures, pamphlets and other promotional materials.

WFU School of Law maintains relationships with alumni in multiple ways. The alumni office hosts annual events and facilitates a continued exchange of resources and gifts with former students. This collection documents the work of the alumni office and individual alumni.

WFU School of Law's Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors uses the experiences of its members to develop and implement goals that support the law school's mission. This collection includes a Board of Trustees publication and a Board of Visitors member obituary.

The Center for Research and Development in Law Related Education (CRADLE) was a non-profit organization established in 1983 at Wake Forest University School of Law. The organization's mission was to encourage creative efforts in law-related education by classroom teachers. This collection includes a book of lessons published by CRADLE and written by the Special Programs on Citizenship Education Authors and Participants.

Wake Forest School of Law offers a range of experiential learning programs through which students gain practical experience under the supervision of faculty members or practicing attorneys. Materials include a legal clinic newsletter and a faculty resume and related articles.

Wake Forest University's School of Law was established in 1894. This collection documents commencement and other events associated with the law school. Materials include hooding ceremony programs, news clippings, and a graduation activities pamphlet.

Since its founding in 1894, WFU School of Law has grown as an institution for legal education. This collection documents the school's office of development and engagement.

Julius H. Corpening was a Wake Forest College graduate (1949) who worked at WFU from 1974-2004 in several positions, mainly as head of development for the School of Law. This collection includes materials from Julius Corpening's work in the Development of the Law School. Materials include budget plans, management projects, event documentation, and other planning materials.

The Wake Forest College School of Law opened in September 1893 under the leadership of the first Professor of Law, Needham Y. Gulley. The school now includes more than 100 resident and extended faculty members and over 50 staff. This collection highlights work by faculty and staff. Materials include special appointment announcements, correspondence, course proposals, and resumes, known as curriculum vitas.

WFU School of Law hosts guest speakers, competitions, and academic events that enrich the learning experience. Materials in this collection include brochures and programs about workshops, symposiums, and events.

WFU School of Law established Phi Alpha Delta and Phi Alpha Phi, chapters for two law fraternities, in the years after World War II. The law school's Phi Alpha Phi chapter remains active. This collection includes material related to legal fraternity history.

WFU School of Law Library provides resources for the educational and research needs of faculty, students, staff, and members of the Wake Forest community. This collection reflects documents produced by and about the library.

Since its beginning, Wake Forest School of Law has educated students in practical application of the law and oral advocacy experience through Moot Court simulations. The school established the Moot Court Board in 1971 to organize intramural competitions and to support the school's performance at regional and national tournaments. This collection includes documents related to Moot Court Board activities. Materials include competition programs, news articles, and correspondences.