John Coleman Bennett papers, 1928-1995

Creator:: Bennett, John C (John Coleman), 1902-1995
Extent:: 5.0 linear feet (5.0 linear feet 8 boxes)
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: The Bennett papers consist mainly of correspondence, writings, addresses and records from organizations in which Bennett was involved. Correspondence ranges from UTS-related matters to individual correspondence, much of it international and on themes of interest to Bennett, such as pacifism and communism, as well as important correspondence related to four U.S. presidential elections. A significant collection of lectures, sermons and addresses covers the full range of Bennett's ethical, political and human rights interests. His writings are represented by articles, reviews and contributions to volumes with accompanying correspondence.
Biographical / historical:: United Church of Christ (Congregational) minister, theologian, Christian ethicist, ecumenist, and Union Theological Seminary president.

Arrangement:: Arranged in 6 series: 1. Union Theological Seminary, 1943-1994; 2. Correspondence, 1928-1969; 3. Addresses, 1933-1991; 4. Writings, 1925-1991; 5. Memberships, 1942-1974; 6. General, 1970-1995.
Rules or conventions:: appm

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

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