Russell, Elbert, 1871-1951 (Religion)
Person
Biography
Elbert Russell (1871-1951) came to Earlham from West Newton, Indiana, graduating at the head of the class of 1894. In 1895, he was offered the position of professor of Bible. Russell introduced critical methods of biblical study to Earlham, making himself the target of fierce criticism from fundamentalist Friends. Leaving Earlham in 1915, Russell worked with Quaker organizations and ended his career as Dean of Duke Divinity School.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Elbert Russell Collection
Collection — Box: 22
Identifier: FMS-8
Scope and Contents
The papers include correspondence, copies of his published writings, unpublished manuscripts, a large collection of handwritten sermon notes, and drafts of both his history of Quakerism and his autobiography.
Dates:
1871-1935
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