James Herbert Touchstone (1889-1975), an educator, scholar, and scientist, Touchstone worked as a Professor of Chemistry, Greek, and Latin at Clark University. In addition to his teaching career at Clark University, he was a Professor of Chemistry and football coach at Rust College, Samuel Houston College, and Philander Smith College, where he also served as Academic Dean and Director of Summer School. Beyond his work as an educator, Touchstone was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served as a teacher, Trustee, Steward, Superintendent of Church School, and as Church Lay Leader. The images in this collection range from 1915-1979.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 20, 2019

James Herbert Touchstone Collection

James Herbert Touchstone (1889-1975), an educator, scholar, and scientist, Touchstone worked as a Professor of Chemistry, Greek, and Latin at Clark University. In addition to his teaching career at Clark University, he was a Professor of Chemistry and football coach at Rust College, Samuel Houston College, and Philander Smith College, where he also served as Academic Dean and Director of Summer School. Beyond his work as an educator, Touchstone was an active member of the Methodist Church. He served as a teacher, Trustee, Steward, Superintendent of Church School, and as Church Lay Leader. The images in this collection range from 1915-1979.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu

Indoor group portrait of men and women. Written on recto: Laymen's Assn.-Gulfside Assembly-1972.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait with two men. Written on verso: Waverly Miss. Gulfarde UMC Lay Assembly 1972, James H. Touchstone (standing on the right).
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of a bishop on stage during a religious ceremony.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor group portrait of 5 men wearing clerical robes.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor group portrait of 5 men wearing clerical robes.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of a man and woman during a religious ceremony.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of men with a time capsule lock box, placing the box in a hole under the stairway.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of two men at podium. Written on verso: James H. Touchstone, "Man of the Year" presentation.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of James H. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of three men wearing graduation regalia. Written on verso: June 1965, Honorary degree, Dr. James H. Touchstone.
Indoor view of men wearing graduation cap and gown. Written on verso: conferring Honorary degree, Dr. James H. Touchstone, June 1965.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Portrait of Dessie M. Touchstone.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Interior view of men seated, one man standing. Written on recto: N. O. Nashville-Birmingham Aeras Methodist Men's Council, Gulfside Assembly-Waveland, Miss. 7/26-28/1963.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Interior view of men seated, one man standing. Written on recto: N. O. Nashville-Birmingham Aeras Methodist Men's Council, Gulfside Assembly-Waveland, Miss. 7/26-28/1963.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of men. Written on recto: N. O. Nashville-Birmingham Aeras Methodist Men's Council, Gulfside Assembly-Waveland, Miss. 7/26-28/1963.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Outdoor group portrait of men. Written on recto: N. O. Nashville-Birmingham Aeras Methodist Men's Council, Gulfside Assembly-Waveland, Miss. 7/26-28/1963.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection
Indoor view of men and women at certificate presentation. Written on verso: Presenting lay speaker certificate at the Tennessee Annual Conference Nashville, Tenn. June 1963.
Indoor portrait of man and woman with bouquet of roses.
James Herbert Touchstone Collection