Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Robert H. Mitchell Papers
- Dates:
- 1921-2002
- Creators:
- Mitchell, Robert H.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 46 Boxes, 30 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Robert H. Mitchell Papers. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Background
- Scope and content:
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The archival materials include published and unpublished works, correspondence, church music ephemera and documentary resources for Mitchell’s life and ministry. Also interested in liturgy and the arts, Mitchell assembled a significant collection of books documenting the traditions of Christian art and liturgy. Particular attention was devoted to material from outside North America. About 1200 hymnals in 210 languages other than English were collected.
- Biographical / historical:
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Robert H. Mitchell (1921- 2002) studied landscaping at the University of Redlands, but after his conversion, influenced by Henrietta Mears, gravitated toward church music, graduating with a B.A. in Music from the University of Redlands (1947). He then studied at the Claremont Graduate School (M.A. 1961). His subsequent career was devoted to music ministry and teaching at California Baptist Seminary at Covina, CA and at American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley, CA (1954-1986). He also served as on the music staffs of Walnut Creek Presbyterian, Hollywood Presbyterian, and Covina Baptist Church. In 1984, Mitchell was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by American Baptist Seminary of the West. Throughout his career, including on strategically located sites for sabbatical leaves, Mitchell collected hymnals and the literature needed to interpret that corpus.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of the Mitchell Family, 2004
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1921-2002
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
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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Robert H. Mitchell Papers. 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