Collection (1988-0017) (20 items, 0.1 lin. ft.; dated 1986-1988) comprises primarily letters to Hauerwas from Paul Ramsey on theology and Christian ethics. Addition (1989-0035) (175 items, 0.4 lin. ft.; dated 1985-1987) contains correspondence, addresses, writings, clippings, and notes relating to Hauerwas' work as a Christian ethicist; a copy of Ramsey's SPEAK UP FOR JUST WAR OR PACIFISM containing an epilogue by Hauerwas, and Ramsey's letters to Hauerwas regarding the completion of the book; other papers on the ethical questions surrounding the issue of Christianity and war. Addition (1995-0111) (ca. 20,700 items, 34.5 lin. ft.; dated 1977-1994) comprises chiefly correspondence and subject files, arranged in chronological or alphabetical order. Subject files focus on conferences, workshops, topical subject areas, and writings and speeches by Hauerwas and others. Addition (1998-0419) (19 items, 0.25 lin. ft.; date not yet determined) contains 19 essays on Ramsey by various authors. Addition (1999-0003) (400 items, 7.5 lin ft.; dated 1979-1993) contains primarily drafts of articles and other publications by Hauerwas, chiefly 1979-1993. Addition (2000-0333) consists of files of correspondence, centered on students and colleagues, university committees, events, publications, and miscellaneous materials. Also writings by Hauerwas, primarily articles, that document his academic tenure at Duke University and his scholarly contributions to the field. Includes 205 electronic documents originally on fourteen 3.5" diskettes and migrated to the Special Collections server. Addition (2001-0138) (939 items, 1.5 linear ft.; dated 1991-1999) includes professional correspondence and recommendations for graduate students he mentored; drafts and finished essays by Hauerwas, his colleagues, graduate students, and those published in THE HAUERWAS READER (Duke University Press, 2001); and materials relating to Hauerwas' conference attendance (ca. 1991-1999). There are also 39 electronic documents originally on three 3.5" diskettes and migrated to the Special Collections server. Addition (2001-0181) (2175 items, 3.4 linear feet; dated 1993-1999) comprises primarily incoming and copies of outgoing correspondence with students, former students, and colleagues, including drafts of essays. Also includes material on conferences Hauerwas attended. Addition (2002-0236) (3325 items; 5.2 lin. ft.; dated 1962-2002 and n.d.) features Hauerwas' lectures and course materials, professional correspondence, printed material, and reviews of his publications. Also includes his graduate student and event files. Addition (2003-0116) (2175 items; 3.4 lin. ft.; dated 1990-2001 and n.d.) comprises primarily incoming professional correspondence, including commentary on the religious aspects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Also includes recommendations written by Hauerwas; drafts and finished essays by Hauerwas and others; and correspondence, essays, and other materials relating to conferences Hauerwas attended. Addition (2003-0144) (3150 items, 5.0 lin. ft.; dated 1992-2003) contains primarily essays received by or written by Hauerwas (with comments); as well as incoming and outgoing correspondence with former students, colleagues and others. Additions (2007-0082 and 2007-0083) (2100 items, 2.8 lin. ft.; dated 1991-2003) contain files related to former students and colleagues, as well as information about conferences. The files primarily include correspondence, drafts of essays, doctoral exams, and recommendations. Addition (2008-0123) (13500 items; 19 lin. ft.; dated 1995-2005) contains subject files, correspondence and other professional files collected while Sarah Freedman was Hauerwas' assistant. Addition (2009-0094) (2 items; 0.1 lin. ft.; dated 2006 and no date) contains two DVDs with programs by Hauerwas: the inaugural Will D. Campbell lecture series on Faith and Social Justices (2006) and WHY RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY IS A BAD IDEA, from the Chicago Sunday Evening Club. Additions (2009-0272 and 2009-0273) (7200 items; 9.6 lin. ft.; dated 2001-2008) includes travel materials, research and writings, and coursework and student correspondence from 2002-2006. Also includes reactions and press from Hauerwas' TIME Magazine award (2001) and a manuscript of his book 'Hannah's Child' (summer 2008).