Inventory of the Timothy James Larson: The Creative Legacy Collection
Lucinda Glenn
Graduate Theological Union Archives
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Inventory of the Timothy James Larson: The Creative Legacy Collection
Collection number: GTU 2011-1-02
Graduate Theological Union Archives
Graduate Theological Union
Berkeley, California
- Processed by:
- Lucinda Glenn
- Date Completed:
- 2011 January 2
- Encoded by:
- David Stiver
© 2013 Graduate Theological Union. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection
Dates: 1950-2010
Collection number: GTU 2011-1-02
Creator:
Larson, Timothy James (1942-2011)
Collection Size:
1.5 linear feet(3 record boxes)
2 documents
Repository: The Graduate Theological Union. Library.
Abstract: Timothy James Larson (1942-2011) served as pastor, educator, therapist and caregiver. After becoming permanently disabled,
he wrote spiritual journals, memoirs and poetry. This collection includes his over 4000 page dream journal, along with other
writings.
Physical location: 7/I/3
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright has been assigned to Graduate Theological Union. For any use, including publication, reproduction and quotation
beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: Graduate Theological Union Archives, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley,
CA 94709 (archives@gtu.edu).
Preferred Citation
Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection, GTU 2011-1-02. Graduate Theological Union Archives, Berkeley, CA.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Timothy James Larson, December 2010.
Biography / Administrative History
Timothy James Larson (1942-2011) was a pastor, educator, therapist (Jungian), caregiver and author. He received a BA from
Wheaton college; MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary; and PhD in Education, Claremont Graduate School.
When he turned 50, he felt called to become a monk. He worked with poor and homeless in Baltimore, Maryland, and then with
elderly and terminally ill in hospice settings in and around Santa Barbara, California. Following two major surgeries in 1999,
he became permanently disabled. He spent much of the last decade of his life in creative journaling, art, and prayer.
This collection contains his works. Prominent among them is a 4000 page dream journal, titled
Night Journeys: The Complete Dreams of Dr. Timothy James Larson. Other works include a four-volume life and spiritual memoir; several works of poetry as well as spiritual thoughts and guidance.
Some include photographic illustrations.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection includes Larsons creative works: Night Journeys, a Journal of Dreams, Vols. 1 10; a four-volume life and spiritual
memoir; works of poetry; and books on spiritual thoughts and guidance. With the exception of Night Journeys, all were self-published.
Arrangement
Listed by publication title.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Caregivers.
Chronically ill--Prayers and devotions.
Dream interpretation.
Dreams--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Grief--Poetry.
Religious poetry, American.
Spiritual life--Christianity.
Terminal care--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Works of Tomothy James Larson
1950-2010
Physical Description: 27 folders
box-folder 1 / 1
Timothy James Larson, 1942-2010, Bibliography and Biographical Information
1942-2010
box-folder 1 / 2
Night Journeys Volume 1
1950-1991
box-folder 1 / 3
Night Journeys Volume 2
1991-1994
box-folder 1 / 4
Night Journeys Volume 3
1995-1997
box-folder 1 / 5
Night Journeys Volume 4
1998-2000
box-folder 1 / 6
Night Journeys Volume 5
2001-2003
box-folder 1 / 7
Night Journeys Volume 6
2004-2005
box-folder 2 / 1
Night Journeys Volume 7
2006
box-folder 2 / 2
Night Journeys Volume 8
2007-2008
box-folder 2 / 3
Night Journeys Volume 9
2009
box-folder 2 / 4
Night Journeys Volume 9
2010
box-folder 2 / 5
Memoir, Vol. 1, "Birthings and New Beginnings"
1942-1989
box-folder 2 / 6
Memoir, Vol. 2, "Angels All Around Us"
1989-1995
box-folder 2 / 7
Memoir, Vol. 3, "Deeper Into the Forrest"
1995-2000
box-folder 2 / 8
Memoir, Vol. 4, ""Stepping Into the Wonder"
2000-2006
box-folder 3 / 1
Soulful Caregiving: Resources for Facilitating Workshops and Retreats,
2002
box-folder 3 / 2
Soulful Caregiving: Spiritual Formation for Caregivers, Soulful Companionship for the Sick, Dying, and Their Loved Ones
2002
box-folder 3 / 3
Dreamscapes: Soulful Dreaming Through Illness to a Good Death
2006
box-folder 3 / 4
Treasures From the Deep: Cherishing the Quiet
2007
box-folder 3 / 5
Seeds of Gold: Comfort, Hope and Healing for the Journey
2003
box-folder 3 / 6
Nuggets of Wisdom: Affirmations and Illuminations
2005
box-folder 3 / 7
Gazing Through My Mind's Eyes: Thriving with a Fading Memory
2008
box-folder 3 / 8
Awakenings: Stirrings of the Heart and Soul
2002
box-folder 3 / 9
If I Should Wake Before I Die
2007
box-folder 3 / 10
Treasures From the Deep: Swimming Into the Light
2003
box-folder 3 / 11
Treasures From the Deep: Swimming Into the Light
2003
box-folder 3 / 11
Treasures From the Deep: Tending the Inner Garden
2003
