Author: LaMOTTE, Louis C.
Title: Colored Light: The Story of the Influence of Columbia Theological Seminary, 1828-1936
Description: Richmond, Presbyterian Committee of Publication, 1937. Hardcover. 8vo. Yellow cloth. 356pp. Frontispiece, illustrations. Very good. Almost rates a "Near fine," as it's tight and bright. Handsome first edition of this study of the noted Decatur, Georgia Presbyterian institution -- with a choice, lengthy presentation signature and inscription from the author in black ballpoint on the front flyleaf: "Presented to the Library of / The University of Dubuque, / Dubuque, IA 52001 / Rejoicing in the Reunion of our Presbyterian / Church, U.S.A. and hoping this book may give / some insight into the history of a region / which separated from brother Presbyterians in / 1861, and with the prayer that our renewed / fellowship may witness to the oneness of the / universal Church of Christ. / Louis C LaMotte / 118 S. Austin Street / Maxton, N.C. 28364 / October, 1984." Interestingly, alongside his printed name and academic titles on the title page ("M.A. Th.M.") LaMotte pens in "Th.D. D.D." LaMotte (1902-91) served as president of the Presbyterian Junior College for Men in Maxton, North Carolina for 23 years. .

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