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Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

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The Burke Library is one of the largest theological libraries in North America, with holdings of over 700,000 items, including extensive special collections. The mission of the Burke Library is to identify, acquire, organize, provide access to, interpret, and preserve for the future information in the field of theology and contextually related areas of study.

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Henry White Lecture notes, 1842 -- 1849

1 linear feet (1 linear foot; 2 boxes)
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Henry White was a pastor at several New York area Presbyterian churches and Professor of Systematic Theology at UTS from 1836-1850. The collection contains four bound volumes of lectures notes compiled by his students, on lectures in systematic theology given from 1842-1849.
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Henry White Lecture notes, 1842 -- 1849 1 linear feet (1 linear foot; 2 boxes)

Charles Waterton papers, 1830 -- 1837

1 box (1 box; 0.25 linear feet)
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Two manuscript letters written by Charles Waterton, a British naturalist, ornithologist, and nobleman.
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Charles Waterton papers, 1830 -- 1837 1 box (1 box; 0.25 linear feet)

James Melvin Washington papers, circa 1970 -- 1997

93 linear feet (93 linear feet; 93 boxes)
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This collection contains the personal and professional papers of James Melvin Washington, professor of Church History at Union and Columbia University. The collection includes correspondence, subject files, course files, and writings.
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James Melvin Washington papers, circa 1970 -- 1997 93 linear feet (93 linear feet; 93 boxes)

Abbe Livingston Warnshuis papers, 1877-1963, bulk 1910-1958

1 Linear Feet (16.75 320 folders in 8 file drawers 2 boxes 1 oversize box linear feet)
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Includes correspondence; diaries; notes for lectures; sermons; articles, minutes, memoranda, and other papers related to Warnshuis' work with the International Missionary Council, the National Council of Churches of China, the World Council of Churches and the Reformed Church in America; and numerous international committees on religious liberty.

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Abbe Livingston Warnshuis papers, 1877-1963, bulk 1910-1958 1 Linear Feet (16.75 320 folders in 8 file drawers 2 boxes 1 oversize box linear feet)

Harry Frederick Ward Papers, 1880-1979

46 boxes (46 boxes + 3 oversized boxes 28.5 linear feet)
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Correspondence, sermons, addresses, lecture notes, articles, scrapbooks, Religious Freedom Committee, House Un-American Activities Committee.

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Harry Frederick Ward Papers, 1880-1979 46 boxes (46 boxes + 3 oversized boxes 28.5 linear feet)

Marvin Richardson Vincent papers, 1912

1 box (1 oversize box; 2 linear feet)
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Marvin Richardson Vincent (1834-1922), Presbyterian minister and Union Theological Seminary professor. This collection contains a manuscript translation of Sophocles' play, "Philoctetes."
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Marvin Richardson Vincent papers, 1912 1 box (1 oversize box; 2 linear feet)

Johanna W. H. Van Wijk-Bos papers, circa 1952 -- 2018

6 Linear Feet (4 large shipping boxes)
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Personal and professional papers including class materials; publications in draft; unpublished presentations; 48 diaries/journals from age of 12 onwards; photo albums; awards and diplomas.

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Johanna W. H. Van Wijk-Bos papers, circa 1952 -- 2018 6 Linear Feet (4 large shipping boxes)

Henry Pitney Van Dusen Papers, 1931-1974

177 boxes (102.5 linear feet)
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Correspondence, 1931-1974; material related to World Council of Churches, Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, and American Association of Theological Schools; articles; manuscripts of books; notebooks; and newspaper clippings.

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Henry Pitney Van Dusen Papers, 1931-1974 177 boxes (102.5 linear feet)

Universal Christian Council for Life and Work records, 1924 -- 1939

1 linear feet (1 linear feet; 2 boxes)
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The Universal Christian Council for Life and Work (UCCLW) encompassed Protestant and Orthodox churches, and was designed to think about the Church's practical role in society. The collection contains preparatory documents, minutes of meetings, committee reports, pamphlets, presentations from conferences, and other material relating to the Universal Christian Council for Life and Work.
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Universal Christian Council for Life and Work records, 1924 -- 1939 1 linear feet (1 linear feet; 2 boxes)