Richard Morrow Steiner papers
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of papers of Richard Morrow Steiner, including sermons, 1934-1966, on subjects including fascism, anti-Semitism and the United Nations; and correspondence, 1933-1966, regarding church activities, membership and civic affairs. Correspondents include Richard L. Neuberger and Wayne L. Morse.
Dates
- 1933-1966
Creator
- Steiner, Richard M., 1901-1975 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Biographical note
Dr. Richard M. Steiner (1901-1975) was born in Sandusky, Ohio. He was educated at Grinnell College, the University of Michigan, and the Chicago Theological Seminary. He worked as a newspaper reporter in Chicago and Cleveland, taught at Washington State University in Pullman and at Bradley College in Peoria, Illinois, and served as acting professor of applied Christianity at Grinnell from 1933 to 1934. He came to Portland, Oregon, in 1934 to serve as the pastor of the First Unitarian Church, retiring in 1966. During his retirement, he served in ministries in Westport, Connecticut, and in Philadelphia. He also worked as a counselor and contributed to many Christian publications. He committed suicide in 1975.
Extent
8 Cubic Feet (8 record cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Richard M. Steiner was pastor of the First Unitarian Church in Portland, Oregon, from 1934 to 1966. Papers include sermons on subjects including fascism, anti-Semitism, and the United Nations, as well as correspondence on church activities and civic affairs. Collection is unprocessed.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gifts of Richard M. Steiner, 1960 and 1966 (Lib. Acc. 8706 and 28791), and gifts of Alan Deale, 2015 (Lib. Acc. 28529 and 28592).
General
Contains material previously designated Mss 467.
General
This collection is unprocessed. Contact library staff for assistance.
Creator
- Steiner, Richard M., 1901-1975 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Richard Morrow Steiner papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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