Theodore Alexander Gill Papers
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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
Open to the public.
Copyright has not been assigned to San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Theodore Alexander Gill Papers . San Francisco Theological Seminary
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.
Presbyterian Church -- Doctrines -- History -- 20th century
Presbyterian Church -- Sermons -- 20th century
Civil Rights
San Anselmo, Calif
New York City
clergy
educator