Applegarth (Margaret T.) Papers, 1886-1976

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Papers of Margaret T Applegarth
Dates:
1886-1976
Creators:
Applegarth, Margaret. (Margaret Tyson), 1886-1976
Abstract:
Extent:
11 Boxes, 5.17 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Papers of Margaret T Applegarth. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The Papers of Margaret T Applegarth, 1886-1976 consist of the working files of the prolific speaker and writer, Margaret Applegarth. The collection includes clippings, booklets and notes used in Applegarth’s writing, speaking, and correspondence related to these ministries. Also included is a collection of her published and unpublished writings, a small collection of personal correspondence and family memorabilia, and several biographical sketches of Miss Applegarth. Applegarth’s personal book collection of her own writings are heavily annotated and cut for use in teaching. In most cases, additional unmarked copies have been kept with the collection.

Biographical / historical:

The daughter of Baptist minister Henry C. Applegarth and his Quaker wife Mary Tyson, Margaret Tyson Applegarth (1886-1976) was a popular speaker and prolific writer. Best known for her missionary stories, Applegarth wrote over thirty works including children’s stories, daily devotionals, sermon illustrations, plays, and essays on Christian themes. In 1957, she received the Upper Room citation in World Christian Fellowship. A lifelong Baptist, Applegarth was made an honorary life member of women’s societies in four other denominations: Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, and American Lutheran. She wrote for the World Council of Churches Council on Missions, the National Council of Churches, the Methodist Church, the Missions Council of the Congregational Christian Churches, and the United Presbyterian Church in the USA.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1886-1976
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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

Preferred citation:

Papers of Margaret T Applegarth. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Location of this collection:
135 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182, US
Contact:
(626) 584-5311