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uadivinityrc Inventory of the Divinity School Reference Collection, 1926-ongoing Processed by: Archives Staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Sherrie Bowser University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: March 2008Processed by Archives Staff, March 2008; Finding Aid encoded by Sherrie Bowser, University Archives, Duke University, March 2008 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Divinity School Reference Collection, 1926-ongoing University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. University Archives. Divinity School Reference Collection, 1926-ongoing Material in English 3.5 Linear Feet 2500 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Founded in 1926 as the first of the university's graduate professional schools, the Divinity School attracts students from around the nation and several different countries. One of 13 seminaries founded and supported by the United Methodist Church, the school has from its beginnings been ecumenical in aspiration, teaching, and practice. With many diverse theological perspectives, students find common ground through immersion in Scripture and the church's tradition for addressing the challenges of faith in today's world. Collection contains subject files relating to the Divinity School at Duke University. Some major topics include admissions, sermons, symposiums, continuing education, field education, student groups, and other topics. Video cassettes and audio cassettes are also present in the collection. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Collection is open for research.

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Divinity School Reference Collection, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

The Divinity School Reference Collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

Processing Information

Processed by Archives Staff, March 2008

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, March 2008

Updated by Molly Bragg, August 2011

Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

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.

Duke University. Divinity School. Duke University. School of Religion. Duke University. Divinity School--History. Pastoral theology--Study and teaching. Theological seminaries--United States. Theology--Study and teaching (Higher)--North Carolina. Audiocasttes. Videocassttes. Related Material Divinity School records, 1925-2005. University Archives, Duke University. Elbert Russell papers, 1893-1968. University Archives, Duke University. Field Education Program records, 1926-1971. University Archives, Duke University. Hilrie Shelton Smith papers, 1941-1983. University Archives, Duke University. Junaluska School of Religion records, 1928-1941. University Archives, Duke University. Thor Hall papers, 1961-1972. University Archives, Duke University. Contents of Collection Container List, 1926-ongoing 6 Boxes 1Administration, 1925-1978 Admissions, 1965-1977 Alumni Affairs, 1970-1990 Anniversaries, 60th Anniversaries, 95th, 2001 Annual Report, 1991 Balance Sheet, 1974 Baptist House of Studies, 1990 Bicentennial Celebration [of the North Carolina and the Western Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church], 1976 Black Church Studies, 1973-1980 Black Seminarians Union, 1975-1979 Building Addition, 1962-1970 (2 folders) Career Opportunities, 1978 Chapel Worship Committee, 1969; 1973 Christian Missions Symposium, 1953-1963 Christian Origins Symposium, 1972 "Christianity and Social Revolution in Newly Developed Nations," 9-12 April 1964 Classes [Class of 1934] Clippings, circa 1957-2001 Commencement, 1947-1968 2Committee for Christian Social Action, 1979 Concerned Students of Duke Divinity School, 1969; 1979 Concilium newsletter, 1968 Conferences and Symposiums (Misc.), 1960; 1966; 1978-1979 Conference, “Christianity and Social Revolution in Newly Developing Nations,” April 9-12, 1964 Continuing Education Continuing Education for Ministry, 1973-1977 Convocation, Opening of Academic Year-Divinity School (Annual); not Convocation and Pastor's School, 1938; 1950-1972 1st Convocation, clippings, 1946 Convocations – Closing, circa 1963-2005 Convocation and Pastor's School, 1946-Ongoing (6 folders) 3Coordinating Council for Community Life, undated; 1964-1968 Courses of Study School, 1970-1981 Convocation Worship, 1967, 1987 Curriculum: D.Min program, 1974 Curriculum: Master of Theology Program, 1959- Curriculum: Ministering in Context, undated Curriculum: Spiritual Formation Dean, 1947; 1960-1979 Deans, Installation, circa 1951-1997 Dean's Club [Address by Dr. Harvie Branscomb], 1983 The Dean’s Letter, 1989-1991 Divinity Choir, undated Divinity School Worship Book Educational Affairs Council, 1970-1979 Endowment Newsletter, 1968 Endowment and Fundraising: The Gilbert T. Rowe Scholarship Fund Plan of Campaign, 1960-1961 Endowment and Fundraising, 1975 Faculty Advisors, 1956 4Faculty Bulletin, 1958-1971(3 folders) Field Education, undated; 1969; 1973 Financial Aid, undated Formal Opening, 1926 Gay and Lesbian Issues, 2003-Ongoing (2 folders) History and Bibliography History, Account of the Naming of the Divinity School Intergenerational Christian Education, 1977 Interseminary Conference, 1974 Kearns Fellowship, 1953 Gardner C. Taylor Preaching and Lecture Series, 1995, 2001 Gray and Hickman Lectures Kenneth W. Clark Lectures Last Lectures Series [Thomas A. Langford], 1997 Lecture Program, 1950-1979 Library Lecture, 1950-1961 5Library, 1946; 1973-1975 Jordan Loan Library, undated; 1954 Logo, undated Lucretia Mott Feminist Caucus, 1976 Operation Love, circa 1978 Divinity School [Orientation Program], 1969 Pastors' School, 1938; 1947-1969 Phillips Brooks Club, undated Race Relations and the Divinity School, undated; 1951; 1963 School of Religion Association, undated; 1931-1932 Self-Study Report, 1965 Self-Study Commission Records, 1970-1971 Self-Study, 1970 School Seminars, 1959-1973 Seminar on Visiting the Homebound, Report 1965 Seminars in Virginia and South Carolina, 1966-1967; 1973 Service of Worship, Misc. Services, 1950-1972 6"Seven Great Universities," undated Society of New Testament Scholars, 1976 The Sojourner, 1980 Student Body Activity Report, 1939-1940 Student Bulletin, 1964-1971 Student Pastor Association, 1975 Student Pastors, 1970 Student Representative Assembly, 1969-1975 Theta Phi United Methodism and American Culture, 1993 Women’s Center Women's Council and Women Divinity Students, 1976-1977 York Chapel Organ Dedication, 1953 Faculty writings and articles, undated Clark, Kenneth W. Four decades of the Divinity School, 1967 Daily, Daniel, Donn Michael Farris: Theological Librarian of Duke University Divinity School, 1994 [Master's paper, SILS-UNC-CH; 10 audiocassettes, duplication masters] Davies, Merlin C. Racial Segregation in Christian Higher Education, 1952 Davies, Merlin C. Racial Segregation in Christian Higher Education, (Originals), 1952 Gray, Stephen C. Crest Street Tutors: Educational Retribution for a Black Community?, 1970 Longfield, Bradley J. Eruditio et Religio: Religion at Duke Between the World Wars, 1991, 1996 A Witness to the Event, from The Divinity School Community, 1965 1Divinity School: Sharing a Vision, 1989 VHS cassette (11 minutes) (2 copies + DVD duplication master) 2Duke Divinity School: A School of the Church, A School of the University, 1995 VHS cassette + DVD duplication master 1Dean Dennis Campbell, Last Lecture, 18 April 1997, Audiocassette; duplication master 2Dr. Gayle Felton, Last Lecture, 7 March 1997, Audiocassette; duplication master 3Dr. Thomas Langford, Last Lecture, 11 April 1997, Audiocassette; duplication master 4Marty Smith, Interview, 16 June 1994, Audiocassette 5Loyd, 21 June 1994, Audiocassette 6Donn Michael Farris, Interview, 27 May 1994, Audiocassette 7Donn Michael Farris, Interview, 6 April 1994, Audiocassette 8Donn Michael Farris, Interview, 30 March 1994, Audiocassette 9Donn Michael Farris, Interview, 16 March 1994, Audiocassette 10Donn Michael Farris, Interview, 17 February 1994, Audiocassette 11Dr. Jerry Campbell, Interview, 2 May 1994, Audiocassette 12Dean Dennis Campbell, Interview, 25 May 1994, Audiocassette 13Florence Blakely, Interview, 5 April 1994, Audiocassette