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Theodore Alexander Gill Papers
BX8915 .G544  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Biography/Administrative History
  • Scope and Content of Collection
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  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Theodore Alexander Gill Papers
    Dates: 1920-2005
    Collection Number: BX8915 .G544
    Creator/Collector: Gill, Theodore A. (Theodore Alexander), 1920-2005 San Francisco Theological Seminary John Jay College of Criminal Justice
    Extent: 85 boxes (60 linear feet)
    Repository: San Francisco Theological Seminary
    San Anselmo, California 94960
    Abstract: Dr. Gill was President of the San Francisco Theological Seminary from 1958-1966.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    Open to the public.

    Publication Rights

    Copyright has not been assigned to San Francisco Theological Seminary.

    Preferred Citation

    Theodore Alexander Gill Papers . San Francisco Theological Seminary

    Acquisition Information

    Donated to the seminary archives.

    Biography/Administrative History

    The Rev. Dr. Theodore Alexander (1920-2005) served as president of San Francisco Theological Seminary and as provost of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the City University of New York (CUNY). He was educated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Princeton Theological Seminary, Union Seminary in New York City, and the University of Zurich. After serving Presbyterian parishes in New Rochelle, NY and West End Presbyterian Church in New York City, he became professor of religion at Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO, and subsequently managing editor of The Christian Century magazine in Chicago. He was president of San Francisco Theological Seminary from 1958 to 1966, leaving that position to serve on the higher education desk of the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Switzerland. He joined the faculty of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in midtown Manhattan where he remained from 1971 through 1989. (More information provided on attachment)

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Collection includes his sermons, miscellaneous writings, photographs, and biographical materials.

    Indexing Terms

    Presbyterian Church -- Doctrines -- History -- 20th century
    Presbyterian Church -- Sermons -- 20th century
    Civil Rights
    San Anselmo, Calif
    New York City
    clergy
    educator

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