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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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Union School of Religion Records, 1910-1929

23 boxes (23 boxes)

Administrative records, faculty-teacher reports, children's responses, class work, case studies of students, photographs, and articles, pamphlets, and brochures on the nature of the school.

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Union School of Religion Records, 1910-1929 23 boxes (23 boxes)

Union School of Religion (New York, N.Y.)

Administrative records, faculty-teacher reports, children's responses, class work, case studies of students, photographs, and articles, pamphlets, and brochures on the nature of the school.

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    Morton Fitch and Sarah Louise Trippe papers, circa 1811 -- 1947

    2.5 linear feet (2.5 linear feet; 5 boxes)
    Morton Fitch Trippe (a graduate of Auburn Theological Seminary) and his wife Sarah Louise were well-known missionaries with the Home Mission in the Allegany, Cattaraugus, Tonawanda and Tuscorora Indian reservations. The collection contains sermons given by M.F. Trippe; notes for sermons, annotated with the places and dates that the sermons were given; addresses on temperance or religious themes; documents of interest on matters concerning the Reservation and the land disputes of the 1880s – 1890s, as well as miscellanea such as portrait photographs and financial notebooks, quarterly reports to the Board of Home Missions, and correspondence; as well as various documents on the history of the reservations and Native American conditions collected by Sarah Louise Trippe, and a Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate in the name of the Trippes' daughter, Myra.
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    Morton Fitch and Sarah Louise Trippe papers, circa 1811 -- 1947 2.5 linear feet (2.5 linear feet; 5 boxes)

    Trippe, Morton Fitch, 1847-1916
    Morton Fitch Trippe (a graduate of Auburn Theological Seminary) and his wife Sarah Louise were well-known missionaries with the Home Mission in the Allegany, Cattaraugus, Tonawanda and Tuscorora Indian reservations. The collection contains sermons given by M.F. Trippe; notes for sermons, annotated with the places and dates that the sermons were given; addresses on temperance or religious themes; documents of interest on matters concerning the Reservation and the land disputes of the 1880s – 1890s, as well as miscellanea such as portrait photographs and financial notebooks, quarterly reports to the Board of Home Missions, and correspondence; as well as various documents on the history of the reservations and Native American conditions collected by Sarah Louise Trippe, and a Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate in the name of the Trippes' daughter, Myra.

      Undated sermons, circa 1871 -- 1881

      The world has claimed and received the richest blood …, 18??] Greek exegesis: For it is impossible for those …, Heb 6:4-6, [18??] De Poenitentia [M.F. Trippe] [18??] And went & told Jesus, Matt.14:12 , [18??] For I am a stranger …, Ps 39:12 [18??] If ye live…, John 14, 15.23 [18??] What a pleasure when…, [18??] [Wanting first and last leaves] God forbid, Rom 7:13, [18??] Of sin, John 16:9, [18??] Revival of true religion [Rewritten 1879] Ec. 7:10 [18??] The Atonement…[18??] Confession, 1 John 1:9 [18??] The Teachings of the holy Spirit, John 14:26 [18??] Work, Ecc. 9:10 [18??] 4 th command, Ex. 20 [18??]

      1. Series 1: Sermons, 1871 -- 1900

      Sermons, 1871 and Nos 1-10, 1871 -- 1878

      1. Fanaticism and enthusiasm, Rose Jan 1871, Huron Aug 20 ,1871 2 Chron. 18:7, Apr. 23, 1871 2. Pray without ceasing, Fairville, May 25 1873 2. There to enter in, Luke 13:11 – 24:11, Bridgewater Dec 1872, Fairville Sept 24, 1873 4. Let not your heart be troubled, John 14:1, Fairville, Oct 11, 1874, Augusta May 1875 5. Doth Job fear God for naught? Job 1-9, Fairville June 1 1873; Augusta July 7, 1878 7. But except ye start…, Luke 13:5 part, Fairville, June 25, 1873 9. It is finished, John 19:30 part, Fairville, Jan 29, 1873, Res Oct, 1886 10. What lack I yet? Matt 19:20 part, East Palmyra July 6,1873, Fairville, July 20, 1873

      1. Series 1: Sermons, 1871 -- 1900
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      Phyllis Trible papers, 1954-2015, bulk 1980-2005

      61 boxes (61 boxes)

      The Trible papers contain drafts and manuscripts of Trible's books, lectures, book reviews, and articles, as well as related correspondence.

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      Phyllis Trible papers, 1954-2015, bulk 1980-2005 61 boxes (61 boxes)

      Trible, Phyllis

      The Trible papers contain drafts and manuscripts of Trible's books, lectures, book reviews, and articles, as well as related correspondence.

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        Arnold J. Toynbee manuscript, 1956

        0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)
        Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) was a British philosopher and historian. The collection contains a manuscript of Toynbee's lecture titled, "Christianity and the Non-Christian Faith in the Contemporary World."
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        Arnold J. Toynbee manuscript, 1956 0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)

        Toynbee, Arnold, 1889-1975
        Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) was a British philosopher and historian. The collection contains a manuscript of Toynbee's lecture titled, "Christianity and the Non-Christian Faith in the Contemporary World."

          Arnold J. Toynbee manuscript, 1956 0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)

          This series contains an annotated, bound manuscript of Toynbee's lecture titled, "Christianity and the Non-Christian Faith in the Contemporary World," delivered during a visit to the U.S. and in connection with the Hewett Foundation.

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            Emilie M. Townes papers, 1960 -- 2024

            36.75 linear feet (36.75 linear feet; 65 boxes)
            Emilie M. Townes is a womanist ethicist and an author and speaker on African American women and the church, specializing in themes such as the oppressive forces of race, sex, and sexuality in the church and society. She has held appointments at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, the Yale Divinity School, and Union Theological Seminary. The collection contains addresses and sermons, publications, correspondence, coursework and teaching material, memorabilia, and other related materials that reflect her life, work, and thought as a womanist theologian.
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            Emilie M. Townes papers, 1960 -- 2024 36.75 linear feet (36.75 linear feet; 65 boxes)

            Townes, Emilie Maureen, 1955-
            Emilie M. Townes is a womanist ethicist and an author and speaker on African American women and the church, specializing in themes such as the oppressive forces of race, sex, and sexuality in the church and society. She has held appointments at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, the Yale Divinity School, and Union Theological Seminary. The collection contains addresses and sermons, publications, correspondence, coursework and teaching material, memorabilia, and other related materials that reflect her life, work, and thought as a womanist theologian.
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              Jane Toomer commonplace book, circa 1823 -- 1824

              0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)
              Jane Toomer is thought to have been a missionary. The collection contains a nineteenth century commonplace book attributed to Jane Toomer, which includes copies of letters, excerpts from sermons and other theological writings, and some writing in Chinese.
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              Jane Toomer commonplace book, circa 1823 -- 1824 0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)

              Toomer, Jane
              Jane Toomer is thought to have been a missionary. The collection contains a nineteenth century commonplace book attributed to Jane Toomer, which includes copies of letters, excerpts from sermons and other theological writings, and some writing in Chinese.

                Jane Toomer commonplace book, circa 1823 -- 1824 0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)

                This series contains a nineteenth century commonplace book attributed to Jane Toomer, which includes copies of letters, excerpts from sermons and other theological writings, and some writing in Chinese.

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                  Robert Tobias papers, circa 1960 -- 1961

                  1.25 linear feet (1.25 linear feet; 3 boxes)
                  Robert Tobias was a scholar, professor and leader of the ecumenical movement. The collection contains files pertaining to the potential founding of a World Association of Theological Schools, including correspondence, draftts, and catalogues and course descriptions from seminaries.
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                  Robert Tobias papers, circa 1960 -- 1961 1.25 linear feet (1.25 linear feet; 3 boxes)

                  Tobias, Robert, 1919-
                  Robert Tobias was a scholar, professor and leader of the ecumenical movement. The collection contains files pertaining to the potential founding of a World Association of Theological Schools, including correspondence, draftts, and catalogues and course descriptions from seminaries.
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                    Thomas Tiplady papers, circa 1930 -- 1949

                    3 boxes (3 boxes; 1.5 linear feet)
                    Thomas Tiplady (1882-1967), British Methodist hymnwriter and director of Lambeth Mission, London (circa 1922-1955). Annotated four volume manuscript of "Hymns from Lambeth" (1930) as presented to the Hymn Society of America in 1938; one volume of "Hymns and Prose," and one photograph of Tiplady in Lambeth.
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                    Thomas Tiplady papers, circa 1930 -- 1949 3 boxes (3 boxes; 1.5 linear feet)

                    Tiplady, Thomas, 1882-1967
                    Thomas Tiplady (1882-1967), British Methodist hymnwriter and director of Lambeth Mission, London (circa 1922-1955). Annotated four volume manuscript of "Hymns from Lambeth" (1930) as presented to the Hymn Society of America in 1938; one volume of "Hymns and Prose," and one photograph of Tiplady in Lambeth.
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                      Paul Tillich papers, circa 1930 -- 2002

                      1.75 linear feet (1.75 linear feet; 4 boxes)
                      Paul Tillich (1886-1956) was a prominent theologian and professor at UTS from 1933-1955. The collection includes speeches, sermons, and other materials; a 1953 stenographic transcription in 4 copies of Tillich's lecture notes for his Spring 1953 course, Church History Systematic Theology 108-Introduction to the History of Christianity; a photocopy and a bound copy of Tillich's Systematic Theology [Vol.1], the preliminary draft meant for his students' private use, in five parts; as well as a separately sourced preliminary draft of Tillich's Systematic Theology [Vol.1] annotated by Eric Gault Finley.
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                      Paul Tillich papers, circa 1930 -- 2002 1.75 linear feet (1.75 linear feet; 4 boxes)

                      Tillich, Paul, 1886-1965
                      Paul Tillich (1886-1956) was a prominent theologian and professor at UTS from 1933-1955. The collection includes speeches, sermons, and other materials; a 1953 stenographic transcription in 4 copies of Tillich's lecture notes for his Spring 1953 course, Church History Systematic Theology 108-Introduction to the History of Christianity; a photocopy and a bound copy of Tillich's Systematic Theology [Vol.1], the preliminary draft meant for his students' private use, in five parts; as well as a separately sourced preliminary draft of Tillich's Systematic Theology [Vol.1] annotated by Eric Gault Finley.

                        Speeches, 1952

                        James W. Richard Lecture, 1952 UTS Correspondence regarding Tillich Paper European Discussion of the Problem of Demythologization of New Testament, Auburn Lecture, November 1952

                        1. Series 1: Speeches and Sermons, 1943 -- 1965
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                        Matilda Calder Thurston papers, 1902-1956, bulk 1902-1945

                        12 linear feet (12 linear feet 14 boxes 1 oversize horizontal box 1 slide box 1 tube)

                        The collection consists of correspondence and materials relating to Ginling College including addresses, bulletins, reports, newsletters and conferences, as well as maps of Nanjing and glass lantern slides of missionary work.

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                        Matilda Calder Thurston papers, 1902-1956, bulk 1902-1945 12 linear feet (12 linear feet 14 boxes 1 oversize horizontal box 1 slide box 1 tube)

                        Thurston, Matilda Calder, 1875-1958

                        The collection consists of correspondence and materials relating to Ginling College including addresses, bulletins, reports, newsletters and conferences, as well as maps of Nanjing and glass lantern slides of missionary work.

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