Mr. William Danner Thomson (1876-1952) was a native Atlantan who, along with Bishop Warren A. Candler and Asa G. Candler, was most responsible for the creation of Emory University. He was primarily responsible for the wording of the University’s charter that was granted January 25, 1915. For 38 years he served Emory in many capacities, including as the University’s legal counsel.
Mr. Will, as he was affectionately called, was one of the South’s leading Methodist laymen. For many years he was the superintendent of the Sunday School at Druid Hills Methodist Church. The church library is named for him. His contributions extended to other communities in DeKalb County. He gave the land for the W.D. Thomson Park on Mason Mill Road and for the W. D. Thomson Elementary School.
Checking out books is easy! Come by the library and peruse our fabulous new acquisitions, including these titles:
Discerning the Divine: God in Christian Theology, by Barry L. Callen; BT103 .C35 2004
Being Methodist in the Bible Belt: A Theological Survival Guide for Youth, Parents, and Other Confused Methodists, by F. Belton Joyner Jr.; BX8382.2 .Z5 J69 2004
Seasons of a Family’s Life: Cultivating the Contemplative Spirit at Home, by Wendy M. Wright; BV4526.3 .W75 2003
Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. Send them to library@druidhillsumc.org.
