Henry William Rankin papers, 1897 -- 1958

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Henry William Rankin papers, 1897 -- 1958

This series is open for research.

0.5 linear feet; 0.5 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains Rankin's correspondence, including two bound volumes of correspondence between Rankin and David Baines Griffiths, which Rankin titled "The Bible and the Universe." Letters include analyses and reflections on the relationship between theology and science, and discussions of biblical exegesis. Also included is correspondence between Rankin and friends and colleagues, as well as later correspondence related to the Rankin archive between doctoral students and faculty at Union.

This series is arranged in rough chronological order.



Box 1 Folder 1 The Bible and the Universe correspondence, Vol. 1 , circa 1897 -- 1937


Box 1 Folder 2 The Bible and the Universe correspondence, Vol. 2, circa 1897 -- 1937


Box 1 Folder 3 Rankin correspondence, 1897 -- 1914


Box 1 Folder 4 Collection correspondence, 1958