William Walker Rockwell Papers, 1895-1988, bulk 1915-1942

Collection context

Creator:
Rockwell, William Walker
Extent:
5 boxes (1.75 linear feet)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Includes letters, documents, pamphlets, clippings and ephemera collected by Rockwell and relating to his teaching, research, and library careers. Roll books, lecture materials, student papers related to his teaching on Congregational history and polity, and his work in the Union Theological Seminary library.

Biographical / historical:

William Walker Rockwell (1874-1958) was a Congregational clergyman, church historian, and Union Theological Seminary professor and librarian.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is unrestricted to readers. Certain materials, however, are in a fragile condition, and this may necessitate restriction in handling and copying.

Preferred citation:

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

Location of this collection:
Before you visit:
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Contact:
burke@library.columbia.edu