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| Creator: | Stringfellow, William. |
| Title: | William Stringfellow Papers |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1967 |
| Quantity: | 0.5 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | Papers of the American lawyer, lay theologian, author. Collection contains book manuscript and other material related to the publication of The Bishop Pike Affair, written in conjunction with Anthony Towne. |
| 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
William Stringfellow (1928-1985) was an American lawyer and Episcopal lay theologian. He received his law degree from Harvard University. As a member of the group ministry at the well-known East Harlem Protestant Parish, he lived in Spanish Harlem while practicing law. Stringfellow was an active proponent of civil rights and of racial and social justice. He wrote several books, including Dissenter in a Great Society, Free in Obedience, and A Private and Public Faith.
James A. Pike (1913-1969) was an American Episcopal bishop whose then-controversial views included favoring the ordination of women, racial desegregation, and the acceptance of LBGT people within mainline churches. In the mid-1960s, Stringfellow defended Pike against charges of heresy lodged against him by his fellow Episcopal bishops, on the grounds that they were politically motivated, and in 1967 he co-authored a book entitled The Bishop Pike Affair.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The William Stringfellow Papers consists of the manuscript of his book The Bishop Pike Affair and editorial remarks concerning the book.
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Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
William Stringfellow Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of William Stringfellow, 1967, 1968.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: -
Date: Jan 1969
Revision history: 26 May 2010 - converted to EAD (MRC)
Inventory
| Manuscripts | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | The Bishop Pike Affair - end papers, forward, chapters 1-4, "a homily" (2 folders) | ||||||||||
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| Box 1 | Editorial slips | ||||||||||