Description
The collection contains ephemera, printed materials and correspondence on Hindu, Buddhism, Theosophy, new age, religious science,
UFOs, Society of Friends, new thought Christian writers and related materials. Within these materials are correspondence and
writings from some well known 20th century figures from related fields.
Background
The collection includes materials and correspondence collected by Mildred Newell Rider Gillingham (1893-1984) and James Love
Gillingham (1893-1970), who lived in Oakland, Alameda and Los Altos. Materials also include writings and mentions of their
son, Peter Newell Gillingham, who had similar interests in alternative religious and scientific fields.
Extent
11 boxes, 1 folio (10 linear feet)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to The Graduate Theological Union. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts
must be submitted in writing to the Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Graduate Theological Union
as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must
also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
Collection is open for research.