James Luther Adams Collection, TBD
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Syracuse University. -- Library. -- Special Collections Research Center.
- Abstract:
- Correspondence, memorabilia, printed material, etc. pertaining to James Luther Adams, acquired by &scrc_name; separately from the James Luther Adams Papers, through purchase or gift.
- Extent:
- 0.5 linear ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
James Luther Adams Collection,
Background
- Scope and content:
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The James Luther Adams Collection consists of correspondence, memorabilia, printed material, etc. pertaining to James Luther Adams, acquired by &scrc_name; separately from the James Luther Adams Papers, through purchase or gift.
- Biographical / historical:
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James Luther Adams (1901-1994) was a Unitarian parish minister, social activist, journal editor, distinguished scholar, translator and editor of major German theologians, prolific author, and highly respected divinity school professor for more than forty years. Adams played a pivotal role in the shaping of the discipline of social ethics in the United States.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of various individuals; see inventory below for details.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Activism and social reform
Church and clergy
Religion and Philosophy
Church and state -- Germany.
Church and state -- United States.
Religion and ethics.
Religion and state -- Germany.
Religion and state -- United States.
Theology -- Study and teaching.
Theologians.
Ethicists.
Sound recordings.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence.
Manuscripts for publication. - Names:
- Adams, James Luther, 1901-1994.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact &scrc_name; for more information.
- Terms of access:
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Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
James Luther Adams Collection,
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- Contact:
- 315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu