William Adams Brown Papers, 1865-1938

Creator:: Brown, William Adams, 1865-1943
Extent:: 7.5 linear feet 7.5 linear feet 17 boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The collection consists of scrapbooks, lectures, sermons and correspondence; much of the correspondence is between various members of the Brown family, including W.A. Brown's parents, wife, and children.
Biographical / historical:: William Adams Brown was a Presbyterian minister, an ecumenist, and a Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He also served as Secretary of the General War-time Commission of the Churches during WWI.

Arrangement:: Arranged in 4 series: 1. Scrapbooks; 2. Family (A. Correspondence; B. Death of Helen A. Brown; C. Estate of J.C. and Mary E. Brown); 3. Notes. 4. General.

Access and use

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

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