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| Creator: | Douglass, Truman Bartlett. |
| Title: | Truman Bartlett Douglass Booklet |
| Inclusive Dates: | Undated |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Handmade booklet of cat pictures with humorous captions made by the American Congregational clergyman. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Truman Bartlett Douglass (1901-1969) was an American Congregational clergyman, particularly active in urban ministry, civil rights, and Christian unity. He was instrumental in the merger with the Evangelical and Reformed Church which formed the United Church of Christ in 1957.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Truman Bartlett Douglass Booklet contains 20 pages of cat pictures paired with humorous captions. Most of the images satirize other Congregationalists and make reference to the contentious 1957 merger with the Evangelical and Reformed Church. A typewritten preface by Douglass' friend Yoshio Fukuyama explains that Douglass "experienced a great deal of frustration with Congregationalists who opposed the Union. . . [and] found an outlet for his frustrations through his extraordinary sense of humor." The booklet is entitled "Requiescat Continuationists."
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Truman Bartlett Douglass Booklet,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Virginia Douglass, 1997.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: LMD
Date: 5 May 2010
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