The Finding Aid of the Thomas H. Olbricht Papers 0166
LeAnne Arnold
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
April 2019
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786
kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Thomas H. Olbricht Papers
Identifier/Call Number: 0166
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1956-2003
Abstract: Former Chair of Pepperdine's Religion Division and current Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Thomas H. "Tom" Olbricht serves
Pepperdine's community through academia and spirituality. The Thomas H. Olbricht Papers includes correspondences sent to
Olbrict from various friends and colleagues between 1956-2003, including correspondences from American poet Donald Hall.
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Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name]. Thomas H. Olbricht papers. Collection no. 0166. Special Collections and University Archives, University
Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was given to Pepperdine University by Thomas Olbricht in 2018.
Biographical note
Thomas Olbricht served as the Chair of Pepperdine's Religion Division and is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus from Pepperdine
University, Malibu, California. A professor, author, scholar, and devout Churches of Christ member, Olbricht infuses his spirituatlity
in all aspects of life. He has served Churches of Christ facilities and academic institutions across the United States.
Originally from Missouri, Olbricht is retired and now lives in New Hampshire.
Scope and Contents
The collection includes correspondences mailed to Thomas Olbricht from colleagues and friends, some of which were sent from
Donald Hall, an award-winning American poet and personal friend to Olbricht.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into two series: 1. Correspondences to Thomas Olbricht from Donald Hall, and 2. Correspondences
to Thomas Olbricht.
Processing information note
The collection was arranged and described by LeAnne Arnold under the supervision of Kelsey Knox, April 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Universities and colleges -- California -- Malibu -- History
Christian scholars
Churches of Christ
Scholars
Series 1:
Correspondence to Thomas Olbricht from Donald Hall
1991-2018
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondences sent to Thomas Olbricht from Donald Hall between the years 1991-2018. The series is
organized numerically by date.
box 1, folder 1
Hall, Donald
1991 April-1991 December
box 1, folder 2
Hall, Donald
1992 February-1992 June
box 1, folder 3
Hall, Donald
1993 March-1993 October
box 1, folder 4
Hall, Donald
1994 January-1994 October
box 1, folder 5
Hall, Donald
1995 January-1995 June
box 1, folder 6
Hall, Donald
1996 January
box 1, folder 7
Hall, Donald
1997 February
box 1, folder 9
Hall, Donald
2009 October
box 1, folder 10
Hall, Donald
2010 October
Series 2:
Correspondence to Thomas Olbricht
1956-2003
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondences sent to Thomas Olbricht from various friends and colleagues between the years of 1956-2003.
The series is organized alphabetically by sender's last name.
box 1, folder 12
Baird, Craig
1959 October-1963 November
box 1, folder 14
Blakeney, Gary and Robin
2003 March
box 1, folder 15
Freedman, David
1997 January
box 1, folder 16
Hahn, Kenneth
1987 August
box 1, folder 17
Malherbe, Abraham
2008 May
box 1, folder 18
Moore, Clyde
1982 November
box 1, folder 19
Richardson, William
1993 September
box 1, folder 20
Unknown Sender - Invitation
1999 November
