J. Gordon Melton papers, circa 1950s-2000s

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Summary

Creators:
Melton, J. Gordon
Abstract:
The collection contains files accumulated by J. Gordon Melton during the course of his research, writing, and testimony as an expert witness in court cases related to various religious groups.
Extent:
55 linear feet (approximately 40 document boxes and cartons; 8 file cabinet drawers)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], J. Gordon Melton papers, ARC Mss 20. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains files accumulated by J. Gordon Melton during the course of his research, writing, and testimony as an expert witness in court cases related to various religious groups.

Materials continue to be added to the collection and the collection continues to be processed.

Acquisition information:
Multiple gifts from J. Gordon Melton, circa 1980s-2006; additions anticipated.
Arrangement:

The collection contains the following series:

  1. Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship (SFF).
  2. Encyclopedia of American Religions (EAR).
  3. Churches.
  4. Bibliographical Files.
  5. Biographical / Personal Files.
  6. Correspondence.
  7. Grants.
  8. Lectures / Talks.
  9. Publications / Writings.
  10. ISAR (Institute for the Study of American Religions) Files.
  11. Clippings.
  12. Research / Subject Files.
  13. Teaching Files.
  14. Churches Speak Project.
  15. Unsorted, Unidentified.
  16. Legal Files.
Physical location:
Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 1-17 are open for research. Part of the collection is stored off-site; advance notice required for retrieval. Some legal files closed, as noted in container list.

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 Research 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], J. Gordon Melton papers, ARC Mss 20. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara 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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