Biographical and Historical Note

William Tell Brooks (1809-1883) was a native of Chatham County, North Carolina, and an alumnus of Wake Forest College (1835). He was ordained at Rives' Chapel in May 1835. He later worked as a tutor (1843-1846) and Assistant Professor of Languages (1846-1858) at the College. Additionally, he served as President of the College's Board of Trustees and President of the Baptist State Convention of N.C. (1869-1874). Brooks was also pastor of First Baptist Church in Henderson, N.C., Mount Vernon Baptist Church, and Forestville Baptist Church.

Collection Overview

This collection contains materials related to William Tell Brooks, including biographical and genealogical materials, 1862-1883, undated; sermons; notebooks; Wake Forest College alumni information, including his alumni address from 1859; and student notebooks dated 1834-1837.

Collection Arrangement

The collection is organized into four series: Series 1. Literary Productions: Articles; Series 2. Literary Productions: Sermons; Series 3. Notes/Notebooks; Series 4. Wake Forest College.

Collection Inventory

• Biographical Information box 1 folder 1
• Photograph (undated) box 1 folder 2
• Wake County, N.C., enslavers ledger (facsimile)  (1860 June 19) box 1 folder 23
• Writings and Sermons (undated)
  • Choice of Moses box 1 folder 4
  • Correct Principle box 1 folder 5
  • The Dreadful Meeting box 1 folder 6
  • Happiness of the Wicked box 1 folder 7
  • Man, His Brother's Keeper box 1 folder 8
  • The Old Paths box 1 folder 9
  • Paul the Model Missionary box 1 folder 10
  • Paul the Model Preacher box 1 folder 11
  • The Pearl of Great Price box 1 folder 12
  • Political Economy article (undated) box 1 folder 3
  • Sabbath School box 1 folder 13
  • Slow Progress of the Gospel box 1 folder 14
  • Usefulness is the Surest Way to Greatness box 1 folder 15
  • Value of Knowledge box 1 folder 16
  • Walking Worthy of God box 1 folder 17
• Notes and Notebooks (undated)
  • Theology Notes box 1 folder 18
  • Notebooks (5), four labeled "scrapbook" (circa 1830-1849) box 1 folder 19
• Wake Forest College  (1834-1859)
  • Alumni Address  (1859-1859) box 1 folder 20
  • Student Diaries  (1834-1837) box 1 folder 22
  • Resignation Letter (1858 June 8) box 1 folder 21

Summary Information

Repository

Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives

Creator

Brooks, W. T., 1809-1883

Title

William Tell Brooks Papers

ID

MS12

Date

1834-1883, undated

Quantity

1 document box

Extent

0.42  Linear Feet

Administrative Information

Publication Information

Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, 2014

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for use. 

Preferred Citation

William Tell Brooks Papers (MS12), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. 

Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

• Wake Forest College--Alumni and alumnae

Personal Name(s)

• Brooks, W. T., 1809-1883

Subject(s)

• Baptists -- North Carolina -- Clergy

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