Gardner C. Taylor collection

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Gardner C. Taylor collection

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In 2008 Reverend Gardner Taylor donated his collection of writings to the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center. Rev. Taylor made this gift in honor of his late wife Laura Taylor, (b.1916, d.1995) who initially collected and compiled his writings into notebooks. The Woodruff Library is working in partnership with The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) to preserve the legacy of Rev. Taylor and make his historical papers available for research and study. In 2007, ITC opened the Gardner C. Taylor Archives and Preaching Laboratory. This multi-media lab includes technology for listening and viewing of audio and video media; videoconferencing, and other teaching and learning technology. There is also a small exhibit highlighting some of Rev. Taylor's achievements. The Gardner Taylor collection of sermons at ITC is comprised of 156 audio tapes and 1 video recording. A list of these sermons is included in this finding aid. The collection is arranged in alphabetical order by title. The finding aid provides additional information such as the date when and place where Rev. Taylor spoke as well as the introductory scripture for the sermon. The finding aid is prepared as an Excel database so that researchers can re-arrange the fields to search by date, scripture, or place.

23.25 linear feet (47 boxes)

Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8011021

Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

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Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY.

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Taylor, Gardner C.

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Reverend Gardner C. Taylor is a widely acclaimed Baptist minister, recognized as a gifted orator, extraordinary religious leader, inspirational educator, and staunch civil rights activist. In 1979 Time Magazine named him one of the top seven preachers in the U.S. and proclaimed him the "Dean of the nation's black preachers." In 1993 Ebony Magazine named Rev. Taylor as one of the "15 Greatest Black Preachers." He was cited in a 1996 Newsweek Magazine as one of the 12 most effective preachers in t...