Oberlin College Archives | Holdings | Finding Guides | RG 30/353 - Rev. Howard W. & Sue B. Thurman(1900-1981, 1901-1996)

RG 30/353 - Rev. Howard W. & Sue B. Thurman(1900-1981, 1901-1996)
Scope and Content
The Rev. Howard W. and Sue B. Thurman Papers are divided into three series: Series 1. Writings; Series 2. Videotape; Series 3. Printed Matter. The collection is comprised of a small amount of primary and secondary sources that give insight to the professional lives Rev. Howard W. and Sue B. Thurman, including articles by and about the Thurmans, and a videotape of a conversation with Howard Thurman. The collection does not contain materials relating their personal lives (i.e., correspondence), nor does it provide an in-depth review of Rev. Thurman's ministry (i.e., sermons).
Series Descriptions
Series 1. Writings, 1952, 1970, 1975, 1985, 1991-92, 1995 (4 folders) This series is divided into two subseries: Subseries 1. Howard W. Thurman; Subseries 2. Sue Bailey Thurman. Subseries 1. Howard W. Thurman This subseries includes two writings by Howard Thurman relating to issues of life and death, and a prayer for peace. A third article, by Matthew Fox, concerns the life of Howard Thurman. Subseries 2. Sue Bailey Thurman This subseries includes a pamphlet composed by Sue Thurman titled Pioneers of Negro Origin in California (published in 1952). It also includes three articles/pamphlets concerning Ms. Thurman’s life and work. Series 2. Videotape, 1987 (VHS - 1Tape) Consists of a video recording of a conversation with Howard W. Thurman, taped in 1987. The tape was produced by the Howard Thurman Educational Trust. (For Reference Only – Do Not Copy) Series 3. Printed Matter, 1989, 1997, n.d. (4 folders) This series consists of three brochure/programs related to Howard W. Thurman. Also included is a Resource Catalog of writings and talks by Howard W. Thurman and the Black Heritage Trail in Boston, MA.
Provenance
The Rev. Howard W. and Sue B. Thurman Papers were donated to The Oberlin College Archives by Mrs. Alice Royal in 2002.
Related Materials
See also the Rev. Fred L. Steen Papers (RG 30/357), and the Oberlin Community: Miscellaneous Churches Files (RG 31/4) for additional materials concerning Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Oberlin, Ohio.


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