Religious Leaders of America Collection, ca. 1970s-1980s

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Summary

Creators:
Melton, J. Gordon
Abstract:
Research files used by J. Gordon Melton while compiling his book Religious Leaders of America: A Biographical Guide to Founders and Leaders of Religious Bodies, Churches, and Spiritual Groups in North America, first published in 1991.
Extent:
11 linear feet (9 cartons)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Religious Leaders of America Collection. ARC Mss 7. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains files used by J. Gordon Melton while compiling his book Religious Leaders of America: A Biographical Guide to Founders and Leaders of Religious Bodies, Churches, and Spiritual Groups in North America, first published in 1991. The files, which are arranged alphabetically by the person's name, contain correspondence, photocopied clippings, writings, and other materials by and about the religious leaders and their groups.

The book provides a comprehensive index of individuals, groups, and publications, as well as a Religious Affiliations Appendix broken down by religious tradition or family.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Gordon Melton, n.d.
Physical location:
SRLF.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is stored off-site; advance notice required for retrieval.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special 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:

Religious Leaders of America Collection. ARC Mss 7. Department of Special Collections, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062
special@library.ucsb.edu
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