Scope and Contents
These papers date primarily from 1955 to 1975 and document Morris's long professional career as head librarian of the Yale Divinity School Library and prominent leader in the field of theological librarianship. The materials in this collection were selected for inclusion by Morris.
Series I, Correspondence, includes five folders of family correspondence. The remainder is general correspondence with librarians, faculty members, funding agencies, and church leaders. Morris was a widely known advisor for theological libraries and this role is reflected in the correspondence. Additional correspondence related to specific projects and committees is contained in Series III.
Series II, Writings, contains articles, papers, sermons, and addresses by Morris. Most of Morris's writings dealt with theological education and libraries. Though not ordained, Morris was an active member of the Methodist Church and frequently gave sermons in area churches. Also of interest are the various tributes to Yale Divinity School faculty that Morris delivered at memorial services for them.
Series III includes representative documentation of Morris's involvement in various facets of theological education and librarianship.
Series IV, Biographical Material, provides a small glimpse into the personal life and warm personality of Raymond P. Morris. Of particular interest are five audio cassette tapes, which include reminiscences by Jean Morris. Circular letters from the Morrises, found in Series I, also provide biographical documentation.
Series I, Correspondence, includes five folders of family correspondence. The remainder is general correspondence with librarians, faculty members, funding agencies, and church leaders. Morris was a widely known advisor for theological libraries and this role is reflected in the correspondence. Additional correspondence related to specific projects and committees is contained in Series III.
Series II, Writings, contains articles, papers, sermons, and addresses by Morris. Most of Morris's writings dealt with theological education and libraries. Though not ordained, Morris was an active member of the Methodist Church and frequently gave sermons in area churches. Also of interest are the various tributes to Yale Divinity School faculty that Morris delivered at memorial services for them.
Series III includes representative documentation of Morris's involvement in various facets of theological education and librarianship.
Series IV, Biographical Material, provides a small glimpse into the personal life and warm personality of Raymond P. Morris. Of particular interest are five audio cassette tapes, which include reminiscences by Jean Morris. Circular letters from the Morrises, found in Series I, also provide biographical documentation.
Dates
- 1923-1994
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Morris family.
Arrangement
- I. Correspondence
- II. Writings
- III. Professional Activities/Committees/Projects
- IV. Biographical Material
Extent
7.5 Linear Feet (16 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The papers document Morris's long professional career as head librarian of the Yale Divinity School Library and prominent leader in the field of theological librarianship. Raymond Philip Morris (1904-1990) was head librarian of the Yale Divinity School Library from 1932 to 1972.
Biographical / Historical
- 1904 March 16
- Born in Garnett, Kansas to Charles Elmer and Margaret Ann (Riley) Morris
- 1926
- B.A. Baker University
- 1928
- Married Jean Louise Kelly (Children: Thelma Jean, Marcia Louise, Raymond Philip)
- 1929
- B.D. Garrett Biblical Institute
- 1930
- B.S. Columbia University
- 1931-1932
- Librarian, Garrett Biblical Institute
- 1932
- M.S. Columbia University
- 1932-1934
- Assistant Librarian, Yale Divinity School
- 1934-1972
- Librarian, Yale Divinity School
- 1941-1949
- Assistant Professor of Religious Literature, Yale Divinity School
- 1949-1951
- Associate Professor, Yale Divinity School
- 1951
- M.A. (honorary) Yale University
- 1951-1972
- Professor, Yale Divinity School
- 1952
- D.Litt. Baker University
- 1965
- D.D. Drake University
- 1990 October 21
- Died
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Raymond Philip Morris Papers
- Author
- Compiled by Brad C. Pohlman and Martha Lund Smalley
- Date
- 1994, 2002
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared According To Local Divinity Library Descriptive Practices
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Yale Divinity Library Repository