Papers of Arvid Carlson

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Papers of Arvid Carlson
Dates: 1939-2006
Collection Number: CFT00207
Creator/Collector: Carlson, Arvid Fritiof, 1912-2006
Extent: 1 Box, 0.5 linear feet
Online items available
Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: Arvid Fritiof Carlson (b. May 30, 1912 – d. June 22, 2006) joined Fuller Theological Seminary as Lecturer in Evangelism and Christian Life from 1950-1951. Lectures provided by Carlson and other colleagues supplemented the academic rigor at Fuller Seminary by emphasizing application of Christian faith in daily living. The Papers of Arvid F Carlson, 1939-2006 contains the autobiography, photographic reprints, and select sermons notes written by Carlson. The collection primarily includes typewritten sermon notes with annotations.
Language of Material: English

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Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

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Preferred Citation

Papers of Arvid Carlson. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Acquisition Information

Donated to Fuller Seminary on January 23, 2017, gift of Linda (Carlson) Bergthold and Pamela (Carlson) Burnham, the daughters of Arvid F Carlson.

Biography/Administrative History

Arvid Fritiof Carlson (b. May 30, 1912 – d. June 22, 2006) joined Fuller Theological Seminary as Lecturer in Evangelism and Christian Life from 1950-1951. Carlson’s first church assignment was with the Evangelical Mission Covenant in Eagle Rock, CA in 1936. Carlson attended BIOLA College, and graduated in 1939. He prepared for ordination at North Park College, Chicago, IL in 1943. Allergies prompted his return to California. From 1945 to 1963, Carlson became a traveling Covenant preacher and the youngest pastor of Pasadena Covenant Church in Pasadena, CA. His final church assignment was with the Evangelical Free Church in Felton, CA beginning in 1971. Arvid Carlson was also one of the first television preachers. He regularily provided a 3 minute sermon on The Campus Christian Hour, produced by Ralph Charmichael in Southern California. The “3 point sermon” defined his preaching style.

Scope and Content of Collection

The Papers of Arvid F Carlson, 1939-2006 contains the autobiography, photographic reprints, and select sermons notes written by Carlson. The collection primarily includes typewritten sermon notes with annotations. Each sermon has notes indicating the various dates and locations where the sermon was delivered. Subjects include the Book of Hebrews, the Crisis of the Crucifixion, the Face of Christ, Prophecy, and Baptism.

Indexing Terms

Preaching
Sermons
Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena (Calif.)