Dreier, Nelson Collection, 1856-1960

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Nelson Dreier Collection
Dates:
1856-1960
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
.2 linear feet (1 - 2" box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Nelson Dreier Collection. Graduate Theological Union

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains two main parts. The first consists of annual reports from conferences in the 1850s and 1860s. The second includes pamphlets and booklets on specific missions and missionaries.

Biographical / historical:

Nelson Dreier served in various leadership capacities in the Congregational Church, including Washington and Southern California along with Hawaii. For similar materials, see the GTU’s rare book collection and the GTU historic pamphlet collection (A5 .G78 Box 30, 39 ).

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated by Nelson Dreier in May 1994. The pamphlets and booklets are annual conference reports and histories or memorials of specific missions and missionaries.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Graduate Theological Union staff.
Date Prepared:
1856-1960
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to the public.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to Graduate Theological Union.

Preferred citation:

Nelson Dreier Collection. Graduate Theological Union

Location of this collection:
2400 Ridge Road
Berkeley, CA 94709, US
Contact:
(510) 649-2523/2501