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Columbia University: Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Columbia University: Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway
New York, NY 10027, United States
Located on the campus of Union Theological Seminary, the Burke Library is the largest theological library in the western hemisphere, containing rich collections for theological study and research. With holdings of over 700,000 items, the Library is recognized as one of the premier libraries in its field and includes extensive holdings of unique and special materials.

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Abbe Livingston Warnshuis papers, 1877-1963, bulk 1910-1958

1 Linear Feet

Includes correspondence; diaries; notes for lectures; sermons; articles, minutes, memoranda, and other papers related to Warnshuis' work with the International Missionary Council, the National Council of Churches of China, the World Council of Churches and the Reformed Church in America; and numerous international committees on religious liberty.

A Church is Born Records, 1947-1948

3 filmstrips

Filmstrips and commentary on the Church of South India's inauguration.

Ada María Isasi-Díaz papers, 1966-2007, bulk 1976-2007

14.25 linear feet

The collection consists of lectures, correspondence, working papers, publications, sermons, liturgies, professional awards and other related materials from the files of Ada María Isasi-Díaz. The materials in this collection span much of her professional career as an activist and theologian. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence and publications from her work with women's organizations, manuscripts of lectures and articles, syllabi and teaching notes and conference materials. Also included are personal correspondence, audio- and videotapes, and clippings from magazines and newspapers.

African Missionary photograph album, 1900-1910

1 album

Collection of 60 photographs, taken approximately 1900-1910?; chiefly depicting missionary activities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Depictions include: individual and group portraits of missionaries, with African men, women, and children in both Western and traditional dress; individuals engaged in agriculture, carpentry, printmaking, and other activities; landscape, livestock, and buildings.

Ainslie Embree papers, circa 1936 -- 2017

16.25 linear feet
Ainslie Embree (1921-2017) was a leading scholar of modern South Asian history and notable for his influence on the introduction of the field into United States university curricula. He was Professor of History at Columbia University and Director of the Southern Asia Institute. The collection contains material related to Embree's scholarly work, including teaching, research, and writing and publishing, as well as some personal materials.

Aisha H. L. Al-Adawiya and Women in Islam, Inc. collection, circa 1960 -- 2020

50 linear feet
This collection contains the papers and records of Sister Aisha al-Adawiya, co-founder and executive director of Women In Islam, Inc., documenting her various efforts relating to Islam, gender equity, conflict resolution, cross-cultural understanding, and social justice, as well as Muslim and Black community life in New York City, interfaith organizing for social justice causes in New York City, small scale Muslim women's publications (newsletters, magazines); and local and small scale Muslim newsletters across North America. Includes correspondence, administrative and organizational materials, published materials, mixed media, and personal materials.

Albert Barnes papers, 1840 -- 1859

0.5 linear feet
Albert Barnes was a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia involved in the New School/Old School dispute, whose experience influenced the founding of Union Theological Seminary in New York, where he was on the Board of Directors from 1840-1870. This collection contains 29 manuscript sermons.

Albert Schweitzer papers, 1949; 1966

1.75 linear feet
Albert Schweitzer was a medical missionary in Lambaréné, Africa and was renowned for his ideas on theology, philosophy, music, ethics, and nuclear war. The collection contains Schweitzer's lecture on Goethe given at the International Goethe Convocation in 1949 (on two vinyl records), as well as a record booklet of the Albert Schweitzer International Convocation in 1966.

Alice Browne Frame papers, 1905 -- 1971

0.5 linear feet
Alice Browne Frame was a Mount Holyoke College alumna, missionary worker in China, and teacher and Dean at North China Union Women's College, Beijing, Yenching University 燕京大學. The collection contains correspondence and other materials.

Alison Cheek papers, circa 1947 -- 2019

15.25 linear feet

Correspondence, memoirs and reminiscences, diaries, photos, writings, speeches, family materials, records of Women's outreach: Greenfire retreat center, audiotapes for D.Min project, audio interviews with Bishop DeWitt and Roman Catholic women, mdiv diploma, certificates and awards. Additionally includes Order of service: memorial celebration of the life and witness of Alison M. Cheek, Nov 2, 2019; "My Happiness Book," resource that Cheek used for meditation in later years; Doctor of Ministry thesis, 1990; 90th birthday invitation, 2017; "farewell to our good friend Alison Cheek" with timeline of her life and work; letters to Cheek; obituaties (2019) and notes to Carter Heyward about Alison from this time; miscellaneous photos and items pertaining to her ministry; outline of hermeneutical model Cheek used (learned from adviser Elisabeth Schusler Fiorenza) and a number of essays by Cheek.