Series 1: Academic writing and notes, circa 1889 -- 1955
- Extent:
- 3 linear feet (3 linear feet; 6 boxes)
- Scope and content:
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This series is unarranged.
This series contains Gillett's writings in his various capacities while at Union, including the "Detailed History of Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York", a fully-indexed institutional history published in 1937, with accompanying research materials gathered from Union's archives, the director's office, alumni association files, and committee meeting minutes; as well as writings reflecting Gillett's bibliographic work and classroom lectures such as an annotated transcription of one of Gillett's lectures on propadeutics (an introductory theology course), a handwritten bibliographic classification of systematic theology, a report on the library's McAlpin Collection, minute- and roll-taking transcripts of the General Assembly of the New York Presbytery from 1889, and minutes from the Briggs trial in 1892.
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Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This series is open for research.
- Parent restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
The following boxes are located offsite: Box 1-8. Please note that requests for use of boxes held in offsite storage must be made three business days in advance.
- Parent terms of access:
- Some material in this collection may be protected by copyright and other rights. Information concerning copyright, fair use, and reproduction requests can be consulted at Columbia's Copyright Advisory Office.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers must book an appointment at least 5 business days in advance to view special collections material in the reading room. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to one item per hour of appointment time.
- Contact:
- burke@library.columbia.edu