Dietrich Bonhoeffer primary sources, 1926-2004, bulk 1930-1946

Creator:: Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945 and International Bonhoeffer Society
Extent:: 1.5 linear feet 4 boxes 1.5 linear feet 4 boxes
Language:: English , German .
Scope and content:: The collection consists of primary source material (correspondence, photographs, administrative files) related to the life and activities of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran theologian, professor, and member of the German resistance. Includes unique material related to Bonhoeffer's residence at Union Theological Seminary in 1930-1931, such as transcripts, correspondence, and Bonhoeffer's "Deceased Alumnus file" a collection transferred from the UTS Alumnae/i Office. Other highlights include: photographs of Bonhoeffer and the concentration camp at Flossenburg where he was imprisoned; remembrances of Bonhoeffer (correspondence and articles) by his friends and family (mostly copies of originals from Princeton Theological Seminary and the National Lutheran Council); and Bonhoeffer's correspondence with Richard Ern and his family from 1930-1931; Gift Books inscibed by Bonhoeffer and an account by Paul Buesing of his study and contact with Bonhoeffer at the Finkelwalde Seminary.

Custodial history:: This is an artificial collection created from the collections of Union Theological Seminary and donations from outside sources, in particular via the International Bonhoeffer Society.
Arrangement:: Arranged in 7 series: 1. Union Theological Seminary, 1929-1976; 2. Writings, 1926-1999 (bulk 1926-1944); 3. Remembrances, 1944-2004; 4. Photographs [194?]; 5. Richard Ern's papers, 1930-1977 (bulk 1930-1931); 6. Signed Books; 7. Paul Buesing Papers [199?]-2004.
Accruals:: The repository continues to add materials to this collection, generally on an annual basis
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Related material:: Associated Materials-- Note--The Burke Library also houses a related archival collection, entitled: Dietrich Bonhoeffer collection secondary source material.

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Location of this collection:: Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

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