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Descriptive Summary
Title: Papers of Margaret T Applegarth
Dates: 1886-1976
Collection Number: CFT00027
Creator/Collector:
Applegarth, Margaret. (Margaret Tyson), 1886-1976
Extent: 11 Boxes, 5.17 linear feet
Repository:
Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: 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 Also included is a collection of her published and unpublished writings, a small collection of personal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.
Language of Material: English
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Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item]. Papers of Margaret T Applegarth. Collection Number: CFT00027. Fuller Theological Seminary-David
Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Indexing Terms
Juvenile literature
Missionaries
Missionary stories
Religious poetry - Women authors
Women authors, American - 20th century
Riverside Church (New York, N.Y.)
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