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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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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.

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.

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.

Alison Palmer papers, 1937-2010, bulk 1960-2010

27.25 linear feet

This collection contains liturgies, correspondence, litigation, ordination and Foreign Service documents, photographs, awards, newspaper articles, autobiography and books.

Allison Stokes papers, circa 1900 --2015

14 Linear Feet

Personal and professional papers, including research materials for "Ministry After Freud" and for writings on Helen Flanders Dunbar, as well as other projects.

Anne McGrew Bennett papers, 1969 -- 1989

0.25 linear feet
Anne McGrew Bennett was a feminist theologian and a founder of the Center for Women and Religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, and was married to John C. Bennett, a president of Union Theological Seminary in New York City. This collection contains materials reflecting McGrew Bennett's activism against the Vietnam War, her feminist theology, and her involvement in the life of Union Theological Seminary.

Ann Robb Smith papers, 1970 -- 2004

1 linear foot
Ann Robb Smith was a member of the women's ordination planning group prior to the ordination of the first women Episcopal priests at the Church of the Advocate, in Philadelphia, July 29, 1974 ["the Philadelphia 11"]. She was the lay presenter for the ordination of Sue Hiatt, and a member of the National Advisory Committee of Women's Ordination Now. She was an ordained Assistant at the Church of the Advocate. The collection contains working papers, correspondence, clippings, and other related materials which tell the story of the ordination of the Philadelphia 11, from the planning stage to the immediate responses and later anniversaries of the event, including papers relating to Women's Ordination Now.

Arthur C. McGiffert Jr. papers, 1852-1993, bulk 1890-1930

15 boxes

These papers consist of Arthur C. McGiffert, Jr's UTS course notebooks, ca. 1916-1917, as well as correspondence, sermons, publications, date books and other material relating to the Heresy trial of A. C. McGiffert, Senior.

Arthur Mason Brown papers, 1921 -- 1984

2 linear feet
Arthur Mason Brown (1921-1989) was an ordained minister, UTS Assistant Dean of Students, Professor at the University of Cairo, Egypt, professor at Converse College, Professor at Bates College, and professor at American University of Beirut. This collection contains sermons, bulletins, articles and clippings, photographs, and personal materials, including a diploma and poetry notebooks.