Roger L. Shinn Papers, 1920-2010, bulk 1960-2000

Collection context

Creator:
Shinn, Roger Lincoln
Extent:
106.25 linear feet 106.25 linear feet
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Collection contains correspondence, textual materials reflecting Shinn's academic and military experience, family life, and activities in retirement, materials relating to Shinn's leadership in religious and civic organizations, sermons and lectures, working papers and final drafts of publications in books and journals, as well as a small amount of realia including military regalia, certificates and licenses, photographs, and graphic materials.

Biographical / historical:

Roger L. Shinn (1917-2013) was an educator, administrator and author who championed the ecumenical movement and social activism in Protestant churches. At Union Theological Seminary, Dr. Shinn studied with giants of 20th-century religious thought, including Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich. He later served as the Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Series 3H and 4C are restricted (see finding aid for details). The remainder of the collection is open for research by appointment.

Preferred citation:

Item description, UTS1: Roger L. Shinn Papers, series #, box #, and folder #, The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University in the City of New York.

Location of this collection:
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