The Seward Hiltner Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 352

Staff Only

Dates

1938 - 1980

Conditions Governing Access

There are no special restrictions on access to this collection. It is available for the use of library patrons under the regular rules and conditions of the Seminary Archives.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical Information:

1909
: born, Tyrone, Pa
1931
: Lafayette College
1935
: ordained, Presbytery of Chicago
1935-1938
: executive secretary, Council for Clinical Training of Theological Students
1938-1950
: executive secretary, Department of Pastoral Services Federal Council Churches
1945-1950
: lecturer, Union Theological Seminary, New York; lecturer, Yale University Divinity
1952
: PhD. Univ. of Chicago Div. School
1950-1954
: associate professor, University of Chicago Divinity School
1954-1961
: professor, University of Chicago Divinity School
1961-1980
: professor, Princeton Theological Seminary
1984
: died, Princeton, New Jersey

Extent

27.08 Linear Feet (- 21 cartons and two document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

SERIES LIST:

Series 1. Correspondence (Box 1)

Series 2. Early Education (Box 1)

Series 3. Menninger Foundation Papers (Box 2 - Box 6)

Series 4. Personal Files, including studies, research notes, class materials, D.Min. materials (Box 6 - Box 14)

Series 5. Articles by Hiltner (Box 15 - Box 18)

Series 6. Articles by Others (Box 19 - Box 21)

Custodial History

The papers of Hiltner were accessioned on March 21, 1996. They include papers from his formal education, the Menninger Foundation, research notes, class materials, and many articles.