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Series 1: Diaries, 1937-1956
Consists of the diaries of Robert Warren Anthony, including notes on a trip to Italy, the Conference of Science, Philosophy and Religion at Columbia University, and Activities as Field Secretary of the Servicemen's Council of the Federation of Churches of Greater New York.
Arranged chronologically.
Notes taken at the Conference of Science, Philosophy and Religion, Columbia University, 1941
Trip to Italy, 1953
Trip to Italy, 1956
Consists of correspondence pertaining to the destruction of churches in Italy during World War II, materials needed to rebuild, humanitarian items needed, the help that Robert W. Anthony provided during his stay .
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
Consists of reports from 1943-1946.
Arranged chronologically.
1943-1944, 1943-1944
1945-1946, 1945-1946
Correspondence from Anna Sommani to Rev. Frasca, translated into English, no original, 1945 April 8
Remarks by W.A. Visser 't Hooft concerning the Church and its' struggles during WWII, 1945 May
Article describing conditions in Europe during WWII, extensively quoting Mrs. Marc Boegner, 1945 May
"The Need for Material and Supplies to be handled by Churches in Europe," report, dates not examined
Consists of photographs in Italy of children, religious services, churches, and people that were executed.
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
Consists of miscellaneous notes, cards, maps, and a biography for Robert Warren Anthony, as well as other miscellanea.
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
"The Hymn of the Waldensian Exile—1687-1689," musical score, melody by Goudimel, dates not examined
Consists of additional papers added to the collection after initial processing, including notes, diaries, photographs, and correspondence. Notable correspondents include Eleanor Roosevelt, the World Council of Churches, Fiorello Henry La Guardia, and Marianne Moore.
Arranged by accession number.
- Scope and Contents
Consists primarily of diaries kept by Anthony during his trips to Italy on church business. The diaries include one from 1937 when he was the guest of the Waldensian Church, one from 1945 when he served as the representative of the World Service Committee of the World Council of Churches, and one each from 1953 and 1956 on subsequent trips. In addition, there is a diary kept from December 1943 through May 1944 when Anthony was secretary of the Servicemen's Council of the Federation of Churches of Greater New York. Also included in the collection are notes from a conference on science, philosophy, and religion at Columbia University (1941); correspondence concerning the destruction of churches in Italy during World War II and efforts to rebuild (1945-1946); assorted reports on Italy and the church in Europe (1943-1946); photographs taken in Italy; and a small selection of miscellanea.
A box of additional papers includes miscellaneous papers and correspondence with a mission in Italy to assess the needs of Italian Evangelicals (1945); a diary en route to Italy Feb. 4 and 26, 1945; correspondence with Eleanor Roosevelt, John Foster Dulles, Walter Lowrie, Fiorello La Guardia and others; memorabilia and photographs of the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1902 (1958); and a typescript of notes of a trip taken by Anthony and his wife to Europe in 1959.
The following standard abbreviation, or its variations, are used to identify materials in this collection: TLS = typed letter signed.
- Collection Creator Biography:
Anthony
Robert Warren Anthony was a Princeton University graduate (Class of 1902) and Presbyterian clergyman.
- Acquisition:
Box no. 3 Gift of David F. Anthony, Class of 1942, on August 28, 1980 . AM 1981-14 and 1981-17.
- Appraisal
No appraisal information is available.
- Processing Information
This collection was processed by Jim Flannery '06 in 2004. Finding aid written by Jim Flannery '06 in 2004.
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Collection is open for research use.
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- Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
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- Credit this material:
Robert Warren Anthony Papers; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/76537134s
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1-3
- Subject Terms:
- Clergy -- Italy. -- 20th century
World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- Italy. - Genre Terms:
- Correspondence -- 20th century
Diaries. - Names:
- World Council of Churches.
Presbyterian church in the U.S.A.
Anthony, David F. (David Forsyth) (1919)
Dulles, John Foster (1888-1959)
La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry) (1882-1947)
Lowrie, Walter (1868-1959)
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962)
