Inventory of the Frederick Herzog Papers, 1947-1995
[top]Descriptive Summary
Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke
University
Creator
Herzog, Frederick.
Title
Frederick Herzog Papers, 1947-1995
Language of Material
Material in English,
Spanish,
German
Extent
20.7 Linear Feet
16,275 Items
Abstract
16,275 Items
Frederick Herzog (1925-1995), former faculty member at the Duke Divinity School, was well known for his work on civil rights and liberation theology.
The collection provides rich documentary evidence on the historical connections between religion, the Civil Rights Movement, and human rights. Material includes audio cassettes of lectures, minutes from Herzog's lectures and classes, several English and German manuscripts of Herzog's publications, subject files, photographs, and significant correspondence.
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Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Frederick Herzog Papers, Rare Book,
Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The Frederick Herzog Papers were received by the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library as a
gift beginning in 2007.
Processing Information
Processed by Patrick Stawski, Mathew Archer, May 2008
Encoded by Patrick Stawski, Mathew Archer, and John Blythe, May 2008
Updated by Meghan Lyon, July 2009
Accessions 2007-0190, 2008-0154, 2008-0320, 2009-0121, and 2009-0165 are described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
A native of North Dakota, Herzog earned his doctorate from Princeton University after having studied in Germany and Switzerland, where he was an assistant to professor Karl Barth. In 1960, he joined the faculty at Duke Divinity School. Herzog taught religion at Duke until his sudden death during a faculty meeting in 1995. In the spring of 1970 he wrote the first North American article on liberation theology, and in 1972 his Liberation Theology was published. In Justice Church Herzog extended his methodology for liberation theology in North America. While his theology grew directly out of the Civil Rights struggle of the US South, not out of Latin America, his writings in the last 8 years of his life were strongly affected by his experiences in Latin America, especially in Peru.
Herzog's books include: Liberation Theology, Understanding God, God Walk,and Justice Church. Two books have been published referring to his work: Theology and Corporate Conscience: Essays in Honor of Frederick Herzog (edited by M.D. Meeks, J. Moltmann, F.R. Trost) and Theology from the Belly of the Whale: A Frederick Herzog Reader, edited by Joerg Rieger.
[top]Collection Overview
The Frederick Herzog Papers so far span the years 1963-1984 and provide rich documentary evidence on the historical connections between religion, the Civil Rights Movement, and human rights. The material covers specific areas in which Herzog was involved such as the Civil Rights Movement in Durham and other parts of North Carolina, Durham and Duke University history, student unrest in the 1960s, and human rights issues in Peru in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection includes audio cassettes of lectures, minutes from Herzog's lectures and classes on theology, several English and German manuscripts of Herzog's publications, subject files, photographs, and significant correspondence.
Accession (2008-0154) (2.1 lin. ft.; 1957-1988) includes correspondence, activity files, miscellaneous materials, and photographs from Herzog's research and travels. Also includes a reel of video. This addition has not been processed.
Accession (2008-0320) (2925 items; 3.9 lin. ft.; dated 1954-1995) contains correspondence, publications, news clippings, and files relating to Herzog's research and activities with the American Academy for Religion, his travels and work in Peru, his work to establish a Latin American studies program at Duke and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his involvement with the Civil Rights movement sit-ins in Durham during the 1960s. There are also two LP records. This addition has not been processed.
Accession (2009-0121) (5.1 lin. ft.; dated 1947-1995) includes subject files, correspondence, and materials from Karl Barth, Herzog's supervisor, in Basel. This addition has not been processed.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
- Civil rights movements--North Carolina.
- College students--United States--History--20th century.
- College students--United States--political activity--History--20th century.
- College teachers--Correspondence.
- College teachers--United States.
- Duke University. Divinity School.
- Duke University--Faculty.
- Duke University--History.
- Durham (N.C.)--History.
- Gutiérrez, Gustavo 1928-
- Herzog, Frederick.
- Human rights--Peru.
- Human rights--Religious aspects.
- Liberation theology.
- Liberty--Religious aspects.
- Religion.
- Scholars--Correspondence.
- Theology.
- Audio cassettes.
- Photographs.
Detailed Description of Collection
Correspondence Series, 1957-1985
(5 Boxes)
Contains correspondence to and from Frederick Herzog. Main language is English but a significant portion of the series is in German. The series begins with correspondence by individuals and groups with whom Herzog corresponded frequently; these are arranged alphabetically according to their last name. This is followed by a section of general correspondence arranged chronologically by year then alphabetically by last name. Significant correspondents include Brevard S. Childs, J.L. Mays, Eberhard Jüngel, Ernst Käsemann, Jürgen Moltmann, Gustavo Gutiérrez and James Cone.
Box 1
American Academy of Religion (AAR) Liberation Theology Working Group, 1976-1985
Committee on Christian Responsibility and Cultural Trends, 1962-1968
Cushman, Robert, 1967-1980
(2 folders)
Detroit 1975 Theology in the Americas conference
Duke Memos/Newsletters, 1965-1969
Edwards, William, 1961-1966
(2 folders)
Evangelische Kommentare,1971-1974
(3 folders)
Gutiérrez, Gustavo, 1984
Knight, Douglas, 1968-1969
Local 77, 1966
Box 2
Moltmann, Jürgen, 1957-1973
(3 folders)
Scribner's on
"Understanding God,"
1965-1966
Theology and Public Policy Program at Duke, 1968-1975
Theology in the Americas, 1976-1977
1962
1963
1964
(3 folders)
1965
(2 folders)
1966
1967
1968
(2 folders)
Box 3
1969
(4 folders)
1970
(5 folders)
Box 4
1971
(3 folders)
1972
(3 folders)
1973
(4 folders)
Box 5
1974
(4 folders)
1975
(3 folders)
1976
1977
1978
1979
Research Files Series, 1955-1991
(4 Boxes)
Contains Frederick Herzog's research files on religion, civil rights, labor organizing, North Carolina, Peru, and other topics. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Civil Rights Clippings, 1964-1969
Disability Clippings
Duke Student Protest Clippings, 1969
Housing Controversy/Operation Breakthrough Clippings, 1965-1967
Howard Wilkinson Sermon and Response Clippings, 1969
Miscellaneous Duke-Related Clippings, 1968
Box 6
Wilmington 10 Clippings,
1977-1978
Magazine Clippings, 1961-1972
Magazines, 1968-1978
(3 folders)
Pamphlets, 1966-1978
(2 folders)
American Academy of Religion (AAR) Liberation Theology Working Group, 1970-1985
(3 folders)
Application of MCCs to National Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission, 1978-1982
(2 folders)
Karl Barth Colloquium, 1970
Box 7
Church Architecture, 1960-1965
Church Architecture (Postcards)
Detroit 1975 Theology in the Americas Conference
(3 folders)
Duke Divinity Inclusiveness Committee, 1991
Goodwill and Operation Breakthrough, 1965-1968
Kohler Strike, 1955-1959
(2 folders)
Labor Unions, 1970-1977
Miscellaneous Theology in the South, 1957-1972
"Theological Education and Liberation Theology,"
1989-1992
Box 8
Theology in the Americas, 1976-1978
(2 folders)
Theology and Policy Program at Duke, 1972-1975
(3 folders)
World Council of Churches (WCC) Meeting, Montreal, 1963
Writings and Speeches Series, 1950-1994 (bulk 1950s)
(.25 Boxes)
Contains drafts and copies of Herzog's writings and speeches. Much of the material is speeches from the 1950s. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Box 9
"Christian Witness and a Sit-In,"
[1964?]
Edwards Eulogies, 1969 and 1994
1950s Sermons
(2 folders)
Course Materials Series, 1964-1984
(.75 Boxes)
Contains material related to Herzog's religion and divinity courses. Also contains material on Duke student exchange program with the University of Bonn.
Syllabi, 1964-1975
Bonn Exchange, 1974-1984
(6 folders)
Notebooks Series, 1962-1984
(2 Boxes)
Contains notebooks in which Herzog kept notes and writings related to his publications and his teaching.
Class Logs Subseries, 1962-1974
Student-kept logs of course sessions taught by Frederick Herzog. Courses focused on such topics as Friedrich Schleiermacher, Paul Tillich, 20th-century European theology and the doctrine of God. Notebooks ordered chronologically.
Box 10
Schleiermacher and Tillich Seminar, 1962 Feb. 7-1962 May 16
Schleiermacher Seminar, 1964 Spring
Contemporary European Theology, 1965
C.T. 320: [Schleiermacher Seminar?], 1966 Spring
Doctrine of God, 1968 Spring
Course was co-taught by Herzog and Jürgen Moltmann.
C.T. 328: 20th Century European Theology, 1972 Fall
C.T. 322: [Schleiermacher and Barth?], 1974 Fall
Class Lectures Subseries,1968-1984 and undated
Lectures on such topics as black power and black religion, 20th century European theology, systematic theology and the nature and mission of the Church. Lecture notebooks are ordered chronologically.
Systematic Theology, 1968 Fall
C.T. 100: Black Power and Black Religion, [1970?]
C.T. 32.2: Introduction to Christian Theology, 1972 Fall
(2 notebooks)
C.T. 328: 20th Century European Theology, 1972 Fall
C.T. 300: Systematic Theology, 1973 Spring
Box 11
C.T. 32.2: Christian Theology, 1973 Fall
C.T. 32.2: Introduction to Christian Theology, 1974 Fall
C.T. 215: The Nature and Mission of the Church, 1976 Spring
(2 notebooks)
[Introduction to Christian Theology?], 1984 Mar. 16 - 1984 Nov. 29
C.T. 300: Systematic Theology 11A, undated
C.T. 300: Systematic Theology 11B, undated
C.T. 303: [Political Theology?], undated
God Waiting on Man, [1966?]
Untitled, 1983-1984
Untitled, 1983
Manuscripts Series, undated
(1 Box)
Contains drafts and edits of Herzog's publications. Also contains notebooks filled with research annotations and writings.
Box 12
Untitled [research notes], undated
(3 notebooks)
Manuscripts from the 1950s in Wisconsin (involvement in the labor struggle at the Kohler plant)
"Systematische Theologie zwischen Kapitalismus und Marxismus"
Translation Drafts for Liberation Theology
The Gospel of Man
(4 annotated manuscripts)
Accession (2008-0320), 1954-1995
(7 Boxes)
The addition (2008-0320) (2925 items; 3.9 lin. ft.; dated 1954-1995) contains correspondence, publications, news clippings, and files relating to Herzog's research and activities with the American Academy for Religion, his travels and work in Peru, his work to establish a Latin American studies program at Duke and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his involvement with the Civil Rights movement sit-ins in Durham during the 1960s. There are also two LP records.
This addition has not been processed. Materials have been refoldered for preservation but retain their original order and folder titles, as designated by the donor.
Box 13
Letters, 1954-1957
(2 folders)
Letters, 1960-1962
(2 folders)
Letters, mostly 1983-1984
(2 folders)
Box 14
Letters, 1987-1988
(2 folders)
Letters, 1991-1995 (mostly 1993-1995)
(2 folders)
Franklinton Center (Civil Rights struggle)
Duke-UNC Latin American Studies
Correspondence Moltmann/Jüngel, 1970s
Peru and Duke/UNC Latin American Studies (mostly 1994)
(2 folders)
Box 15
Peru
(2 folders)
Peru, 1987-1988
Peru, 1990-1991
Peru, J. Iquiñez paper
Peru, drug war
Peru, Andean region
Peru correspondence
Box 16
American Academy of Religion (AAR)
(4 folders)
Peace (Vietnam War)
AAR Euro-American Studies consultation
Theology in the Americas
(2 folders)
Box 17
Latin-American Studies, Duke/UNC
Liberation Theology
Liberation Theology in the South and Detroit Conference on Theology in the Americas
Race relations sit-in, 1964
Race relations, 1960
Race relations
Social concerns and involvement
Herzog/Peru summary (by Kristin Herzog)
Box 18
Peru, 1991-1992
Peru (Sendero, MRTA, Human Rights), 1989
Peru/CBT/Basel Mission
"Peru Calling"
publication and Peru miscellaneous
Peru: CBT (Comunidad Biblica Teologica Methodist Seminary)
Peru Conference, 1991 Oct. 14-16
Peru and Bolivia student exchange
Peru in the media
Peru trips
Peru correspondence before May 1991 trip (with 3 divinity school colleagues)
Peru correspondence
Box 19
Sit-in Songs: Songs of the Freedom Riders, CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), 1962 (LP Record)
Echoes of Evanston, produced by the World Council of Churches (LP Record)
Accession (2008-0154), 1957-1988
(2 Boxes)
Accession (2008-0154) (2.1 lin. ft.; 1957-1988) includes correspondence, activity files, miscellaneous materials, and photographs from Herzog's research and travels. Also includes a reel of video. This addition has not been processed.
Box 20
International Studies Committee
Social Action Committee (Christian Social Action)
Correspondence
Miscellaneous
The Free Men
Reel of video
Photographs
Box 21
Correspondence, 1957-1984
Accession (2009-0121)
(4 boxes)
Accession (2009-0121) (5.1 lin. ft.; dated 1947-1995) includes subject files, correspondence, and materials from Karl Barth, Herzog's supervisor, in Basel.
Subject Files
Altizer (
"God is dead"
)
Amnesty International
Animals
Art
Articles and lectures (1-4)
Arts committee
Baptism
Barth, Karl
Barth, Markus
Bibliography-Herzog
Biographical material (1-2)
Canon controversy at Duke, 1990
Chapel talks, Wisconsin and Duke
Christian-Marxist dialogue
Church architecture
CLAY (Clergy and laity)
Cochabamba Instituto de Idiomas, 1992
Communication
Consultation-in-process (EKU-UCC) and resistance commitment, 1986-1988
EKU-UCC visit of vicars, 1982
El Salvador and other social concerns
Ethics, social
Euro-American Studies AAR
Ev. Kirchenlexicon
Evkommentare
Box 23
Evangelische Kommentare (1-2)
Evangelism (relation to worship)
Fan mail
Farmworkers
Feminism/women's liberation
Festschrift for 70th birthday
Food/hunger
Gastarbeiter (
"guestworkers"
in Germany, 1971)
German Democratic Republic (East Germany under communism)
Get-well mail, 1995
Gewissen (conscience)
Globalization
Globalization of theology education
God-walk
Goodwill industries
Graduate school
Grants
Greensboro shooting, 1979
Gulf crisis (1-2)
Handicapped/homeless
Holocaust (especially Duke, Nov. 1991)
Holy Spirit
Box 24
Homosexuality metropolitan churches (1-2)
Humanitarian award
Humor
Introduction of Justo Gonzalez
Judaism/Jews and Christians
Kohler strike
Moltmann
Murray, Pauli
Native Americans
Race relations Durham/Duke
Sermons, 1950s-1960s
Sermon book, 1950s
Sit-in, 1964
Correspondence
With Duke colleagues
With students
Sabbatical, 1971-1972, Tubingen
1970s (1-2)
1980s
With interpretation
Relating to Herzog's publications
With Seabury Press and Jim Cone
General (1-2)
Ev. Kommentare
Box 25
Karl Barth materials, dated 1946-1960s
Accession (2009-0165)
(1 box)
Accession (2009-0165) (450 items; 0.6 lin. ft.; dated 1970s-1990s) consists of the Duke Divinity School's Herzog Project archival database, which is a printed index for subsequent folders of correspondence, class notes, research, and other materials about African American theology, the Black church, and African American studies at Duke.
Herzog Project archival database (binder) with index to documents
Black Theology (red folder)
Black Theology (green folder 1)
Black studies at Duke (green folder 2 part 1)
Black studies at Duke (green folder 2 part 2)
