Elbert Russell papers, 1893-1968.

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Elbert Russell papers, 1893-1968.

Personal and professional papers of Elbert Russell contain correspondence, manuscript materials, sermons, articles and short writings, and clippings. Major subjects include Duke University Divinity School, the Bible, Quakerism, fellowship, pacifism, and sermons. Materials range in date from 1893-1968.

1000 items (1.3 linear ft.)

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Duke University. Divinity School

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Established in 1926, the Divinity School is one of 13 seminaries founded and supported by the United Methodist Church, and attracts students from around the nation and several different countries. The Divinity School has from its beginnings been ecumenical in aspiration, teaching, and practice. From the description of Divinity School Records, circa 1920-2005. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 758677083 Established in 1926, the Divinity School is one...

Duke University

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Russell, Elbert, 1871-1951

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Elbert Russell (1871-1951) was a Quaker teacher, historian, and writer. His was a leading voice in bringing the insights of liberal, British Friends on the primacy of revelation and the importance of scholarship in the renewal of faith into American Quakerism. He was Professor of Bible at Earlham College 1895 to 1915 and served as chaplain. He later taught at Johns Hopkins and then became Dean at Duke University. From the description of Writings, 1893-1951. (Swarthmore College). Worl...