Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary
 

Dietrich Bonhoeffer collection secondary source material, 1961-2004, bulk 1971-2000

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID 5456223 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Green, Clifford J; International Bonhoeffer Society; International Bonhoeffer Conference
Title Dietrich Bonhoeffer collection secondary source material, 1961-2004, bulk 1971-2000
Physical Description 13.75 linear feet 21 boxes (13.75 linear feet 21 boxes)
Language(s) Materials mostly in English; some papers in German.
Additional Description https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio5456223
Access

Collection open for research by appointment.

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged in 4 series: 1. Conferences and lectures, 1970-2004; 2. Articles and papers, 1961-2004; 3. Tributes, 1986-2004; 4. General.

Description

Summary

The collection consists of secondary source material related to the life and activities of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran theologian, professor, and participant in the German resistance movement. Mostly comprised of papers written for conferences of the American Academy of Religion and the International Bonhoeffer Society, along with conference brochures, correspondence, and attendee lists. Also includes: journal articles; seminar papers; dissertations; newspaper clippings; a videotape of conference presentations; and a variety of texts and/or recorded performances constituting artistic tributes to Bonhoeffer, including an opera, concerts, plays, and poetry.

Using the Collection

Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Restrictions on Access

Collection open for research by appointment.

Related Archival Materials

Associated Materials-- Note--The Burke Library also houses a related archival collection, entitled: Dietrich Bonhoeffer primary sources.

Accrual

The repository continues to add materials to this collection

Ownership and Custodial History

This is an artificial collection created from the collections of Union Theological Seminary and donations from Clifford Green, the International Bonhoeffer Society and other external sources. The International Bonhoeffer Society and its members continue to donate secondary material at irregular intervals.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Subject Headings

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Video recordings (physical artifacts) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

Subject

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American Academy of Religion -- : Congresses Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945 -- : Archives Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945 -- : Congresses Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945 -- : Criticism and interpretation Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
International Bonhoeffer Conference -- : Archives Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Theologians Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Theologians -- Archives Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Theologians -- Congresses Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID