Children of God collection, 1970s

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Creators:: Children of God (Organization) and Berg, David, 1919-1994
Abstract:: Consists of newsletters, pamphlets, and other material relating to the Children of God.
Extent:: 0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of Item], Children of God collection, ARC Mss 41. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Scope and content:: More than 100 pamphlets, flyers, and other printed pieces mainly by Moses David (David Berg), with titles such as "Gaddafi! Earth's Last Pharaoh?," "How to Survive War," "Exorcism," and "Revolutionary Sex." Also includes "Mo Letters" (short for Moses Letters, which he used to give instruction and counsel to his followers), articles, memorandums, reports, newsletters, and other material about the Children of God. These materials were created in the 1970s.
Biographical / historical:: The Children of God (COG), currently The Family International, is a controversial religious group sometimes referred to as a cult. They believe in a literal interpretation of bridal theology in which the followers of Jesus are his bride, and are called to love him as a wife would love her husband. COG was founded in 1968 by David Berg (who was also known as "Moses David").
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Children of God (Movement)
Articles
Correspondence
Fliers (printed matter)
Memorandums
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Reports
Names:: Children of God (Organization) -- Archives
Berg, David, 1919-1994

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Restrictions:: The collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Research Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Research Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of Item], Children of God collection, ARC Mss 41. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:: UC Santa Barbara, Special Research Collections

UC Santa Barbara Library

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US