Chaplain's Office, Yale University, records
Scope and Contents
The records consist of correspondence, reports, memoranda, minutes, prayers, sermons, newsletters, bulletins, and subject files documenting the Yale Chaplain's Office and religious activities at Yale.
Dates
- 1939-2007
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
While this collection as a whole is available for research, parts of it may be restricted due to law, university policy or fragility. Any restricted material will be noted as such.
Some records in this finding aid have been redacted, as they include student names, donor names, and other restricted data. These records will not appear in the published finding aid.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The records were transferred from the Chaplain's Office, 2007-2019.
Arrangement
The records are arranged by accession.
Extent
41.25 Linear Feet (43 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The records consist of correspondence, reports, memoranda, minutes, prayers, sermons, newsletters, bulletins, and subject files documenting the Yale Chaplain's Office and religious activities at Yale.
Biographical / Historical
The office of University Chaplain was established in 1927. The mission of the Chaplain's Office is to foster an understanding of and appreciation for the diverse religious and spiritual life of the Yale University community. It sponsors programs that encourage learning about the various religious traditions and spiritual practices of members of the University community, collaborates with the Yale Religious Ministry, and works with students, faculty and staff. The Chaplain's Office also provides services such as counseling, student program support, and pastoral care. It supports the University's interest in the city of New Haven through its liaison work with the community and through support of the Church of Christ in Yale. The following have served as University Chaplains: Rev. Elmore McKee (1927-1932); Rev. Sidney Lovett (1932-1958); Rev. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. (1958-1976); Rev. John Vannorsdall (1976-1985); Rev. Harry B. Adams (1986-1992); Rev. Frederick J. Streets (1992-2007); and Sharon Kugler (2007- ).
General note
Forms part of Yale Record Group 39-A (YRG 39-A), Records documenting official religious activities at Yale.
- Title
- Guide to the Chaplain's Office, Yale University, Records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Daniel Hartwig
- Date
- June 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
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beinecke.library@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511