Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Ladd, George Eldon, 1911-1982
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 29 Boxes, 21.6 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Papers of George Eldon Ladd. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Papers of George Eldon Ladd consists mainly of the academic work of Dr. Ladd. Materials include manuscript writings, published articles, correspondence, personal notes, bibliographical files, and digital photographs. The manuscript content reflects a modest portion of his produced works. The correspondence pertains mostly to work and research-related matters. Dr. Ladd’s “Subject Files” reflect his research methods and interests.
- Biographical / historical:
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George Eldon Ladd was born July 31, 1911 in Alberta, Canada. He was raised in New England. He was educated at Gordon College and received his Ph.D. at Harvard University. In 1950,he became one of the first professors of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. Through his life the study of the Kingdom of God and Escatology drove his writing and scholarship. He died on October 5, 1982 in Pasadena, CA. Ladd's personal book collection was donated to the Fuller Theological Seminary Library. The books were combined into a single group known as the "Harrison-Ladd" collection. The collection is integrated with the general collection with distinguishing labels.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired from George Eldon Ladd and family
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.
- Terms of access:
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All rights reserved.
- Preferred citation:
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Papers of George Eldon Ladd. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
- Location of this collection:
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135 North Oakland Ave.Pasadena, CA 91182, US
- Contact:
- (626) 584-5311