Personal Papers

Overview

These are the papers of Harvard Divinity School faculty members, Unitarian and Universalist ministers, and several individuals who are noteworthy in the field of religion. The collections are listed alphabetically by last name. 

For biographical information on many of the individuals listed here, see Notable American Unitarians and the Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography.

Using the Collections

All collections are stored off-site and must be requested at least two business days in advance (see How to Use the Collections). Every collection is identified with a bMS number. In most of the finding aids, the bMS number is followed by a slash and a box number. Please note the bMS number and box number of the collection you are interested in, and contact the curator of manuscripts and archives (617.496.5153) to make an appointment to view the collection.