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Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Richard Simon Hanson, 1931-1992
Predominant Dates:1931-1992
ID: LCA/RG15/Hanson, R. S.
Creator: Hanson, Richard S.
Extent: 4.4 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This Collection contains letters, manuscripts, essays, correspondence, and conferences spanning from 1931 to 1992.
Biographical Note
Received his PhD from Harvard University; taught religion at Luther College, starting 1963.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
5 boxes
Access Restrictions:
All materials are available for research.
Use Restrictions:
Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Richard Simon Hanson Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
11/18/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Hanson, Richard Simon, 1968-1992, n.d.
- Folder 1: Collection Description, Inventory, and Misc. Papers, 1971-1980, 1992, undated
- Item 1: "The Serpent was Wiser" Copy of Second Draft, undated
- Folder 2: Manuscript for "The Future of the Great Planet Earth", undated
- Folder 3: Khirbet Shema Information and Misc. Papers, 1969-1971, undated
- Folder 4: Khirbet Shema Information and Misc. Papers, 1970-1971, undated
- Folder 5: Khirbet Shema Report, Misc. Papers and Correspondence, 1971-1972, undated
- Folder 6: Khirbet Shema Information and Correspondence, 1970-1973, undated
- Folder 7: Notes and Draft for "Jewish Paleography and Its Bearing on Text Critical Studies" (Magnalia Dei), 1974-1975, undated
- Folder 8: Notes and Draft for Essay in "Yearbooks in Christian Education V", 1973, undated
- Folder 9: Notes and Drafts for Sections of "Ancient Synagogue Excavations at Khirbet Shema", 1972-1975, undated
- Folder 10: Notes and Drafts for Sections of "Ancient Synagogue Excavations at Khirbet Shema", 1972-1975, undated
- Folder 11: Notes and Drafts for Sections of "Ancient Synagogue Excavations at Khirbet Shema", 1972-1975, undated
- Folder 12: Inventory of Coins from Khirbet Shema, 1970-1972
- Folder 13: Inventory of Coins, Meron Report, 1971-1972
- Folder 14: Inventory of Coins, Coin Catalogue, Meiron, 1974-1975
- Item 2: "Tyre in Graeco-Roman Period" Draft and Correspondence, 1978
- Folder 15: Correspondence with Richard Seboldt and Manuscript for "The Comings of God", 1980-1981, undated
- Folder 16: Manuscript for "The Comings of God", undated
- Folder 17: Sermon, "Apocalypse When?" Article and Response, and Des Moines Register Article, 1966, 1980-1981
- Folder 18: Festschrift in Honor of Ernest Wright Materials, 1968-1971, undated
- Folder 19: Second Convention of Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA, 1989
- Folder 20: "Kingdoms of Man and the Kingdom of God" Correspondence and Article by Lewis Moore Hopfe, 1970-1971, undated
- Folder 21: "The Serpent Was Wiser" Correspondence, 1971-1975
- Folder 22: "The Future of the Great Planet Earth" Letters of Reaction, 1972-1985
- Folder 23: "The Comings of God" Draft and Correspondence, 1980-1981, undated
- Folder 24: Copies of Book Reviews Written By Hanson, 1972-1987, undated
- Box 2: Hanson, Richard Simon, 1969-1988, n.d.
- Folder 1: Rough Draft of "The Comings of God", undated
- Folder 2: Illustrations for, and First Draft of, "The Comings of God", 1981, undated
- Folder 3: Ad and Article on "The Sunday School Teacher: Effectiveness in the Christian Classroom", 1986, undated
- Folder 4: Rough Draft with Cartoons of "The Sunday School Teacher" Book and Leader's Manual, 1983, undated
- Folder 5: Final Unbound Copy of "The Sunday School Teacher", 1983
- Folder 6: Methodist Publishing House Writings and Correspondence, 1986-1987, undated
- Folder 7: Methodist Publishing House Writings, 1987-1988, undated
- Folder 8: Methodist Publishing House Writings and Correspondence, 1986-1987, undated
- Folder 9: Methodist Publishing House Writings and Correspondence, 1986-1988, undated
- Folder 10: Methodist Publishing House - "Invitation", 1988
- Folder 11: Methodist Publishing House - Senior High Lessons Originals, undated
- Folder 12: Methodist Publishing House - Senior High Lessons, undated
- Folder 13: Methodist Publishing House - "Worshiping with the Child", 1988
- Folder 14: Methodist Publishing House - "Worshiping with the Child", undated
- Folder 15: "Tyrian Influence in the Upper Galilee", undated
- Folder 16: Apocalyptic Sectarianism Cassette Tape and Materials, 1987, undated
- Folder 17: Passion Meditation, 1980, undated
- Folder 18: "Paul" Article in "The Cresset", March 1971
- Folder 19: "Christians and Jews: Far More in Common" in "The Lutheran Standard", April 1982
- Folder 20: "Augsburg Sermons: Old Testament" Book and Correspondence, 1979
- Folder 21: "Mary, According to Luke" in "Worship", 1969, undated
- Folder 22: "World Without End" in "Disciple", June 1981
- Folder 23: "Real Forgiveness" in "The Lutheran Standard", Nov. 1982, undated
- Folder 24: "Feast of the Spirit" in "The Lutheran Standard", 1984, undated
- Item 1: "Conflict and Change" ("Kingdoms of Man and the Kingdom of God") Draft, 1970
- Item 2: "Conflict and Change"/"Kingdoms of Man and the Kingdom of God" Drafts, undated
- Box 3: Hanson, Richard Simon, 1970-1988, n.d.
- Folder 1: "The Lutheran Standard" Articles and Correspondence, 1980-1984, undated
- Folder 2: Misc. Published Articles by Hanson, 1971-1975, undated
- Folder 3: "Sunday Church School Teacher" Rough Draft, undated
- Folder 4: "Religion of Earth for Christians", 1978
- Folder 5: "Creator of Heaven and Earth", 1970s
- Folder 6: "Drama as Language of Theology" and Misc. Articles, 1973-1974, undated
- Folder 7: Chancel Dramas Related to "Journey to Resurrection" (Bill Kuhlman), undated
- Folder 8: Chancel Dramas Related to "Journey to Resurrection" (Bill Kuhlman), undated
- Folder 9: "Journey to Resurrection" Draft, 1980-1983, undated
- Folder 10: "Journey to Resurrection" Manuscript and Published Book, 1986, undated
- Folder 11: Various Publications Including Articles by Hanson, 1970-1975
- Folder 12: "Augsburg Sermons: Old Testament, Series B" ("He Has Not Hid His Face"), 1981
- Folder 13: "Worshiping with the Child" Manuscript and Correspondence, 1986-1987, undated
- Folder 14: "Worshiping with the Child" Manuscript and Correspondence, 1987-1988, undated
- Folder 15: "The Sunday School Teacher" Manuscript, undated
- Folder 16: "Journey to Resurrection" Manuscript, undated
- Item 1: "The Hymnbook of the Second Temple" Manuscript, undated
- Item 2: Misc. Published Articles by Hanson and Responses, 1981-1984, undated
- Item 3: Misc. Unpublished Articles by Hanson and Correspondence, 1979-1988, undated
- Item 4: Misc. Unpublished Articles by Hanson and Correspondence, 1981-1988, undated
- Box 4: Hanson, Richard Simon, 1979-2004, n.d.
- Item 1: Accession Log, 2004
- Folder 1: FARASA Inscription, undated
- Folder 2: Jewish Dialogue, undated
- Folder 3: "Shirei Hamma'alot and the Pilgrimage Experience of the Second Temple" Paper for Midwest Jewish Studies Association, 1991
- Folder 4: "The Power of Sacred Language", 1999, undated
- Folder 5: "Loving the Planet we Live On", undated
- Folder 6: "The Adversary" Manuscript, 2000, undated
- Folder 7: "To You I Pray" Manuscript (Sequel to "Psalms in Modern Speech"), undated
- Folder 8: "The Once Thriving Jewish Community of New Hampton, Iowa" Paper and Correspondence, 2000, undated
- Folder 9: "Economic and Religious Factors in the Geography of the Upper Galilee During the Roman Era" and "Archaeological News" Pamphlet, 1979, undated
- Folder 10: "A Word of Gospel" Baccalaureate Sermon, May 1982
- Folder 11: Wedding Homilies, undated
- Item 2: "Assignments in Biblical Ethics" Manuscript, undated
- Folder 12: "Cousin John: A Quest for a Character" Manuscript, undated
- Folder 13: "The Bible and Our Praying" Manuscript, undated
- Box 5: Richard Hanson: Writings, Correspondence, Conferences, 1902-1992, n.d.
- Item 1: Video Cassette - Jeb Drama, undated
- Item 2: Video Cassette - Original of The Art of Telling Bible Stories, undated
- Item 3: Cassette Tape - Hebrew People, undated
- Item 4: Cassette Tape - Interview with Bernice / Rituals, undated
- Item 5: Cassette Tape - Mark's Gospel / Job 2, undated
- Item 6: Cassette Tape - Matthew to Luke, undated
- Item 7: Cassette Tape - Luke's Gospel / Hosea / Della Sadley Stories, undated
- Item 8: Cassette Tape - New Testament Review, undated
- Item 9: Cassette Tape - Apocalyptic Sectarianism Series 14, No. 13, 1987
- Folder 1: Class Syllabus, undated
- Folder 2: "Journey to Resurrection" Play and Devotional, 1986
- Folder 3: Articles on Methodist Magazines, 1986
- Folder 4: Symposium at Creighton University, 1990
- Folder 5: "The Views of Iowa" by Rabbi Simon Glazer, 1904
- Folder 6: Newspaper Copies Mentioning Zundelowitz Clothing Store, 1902
- Folder 7: Misc. Photos, undated
- Folder 8: Paper of New Hampton, Iowa presented at MJSA Conference, 1992
- Folder 9: Research Material and Correspondence from the New Hampton, Iowa Project, 1990s
- Item 10: "The Hymnbook of the Second Temple" Manuscript, 1966
- Folder 10: "Worshiping with the Child" Manuscript, 1988
- Folder 11: Writing: "A Little Bit of Jewish" Jewish-Lutheran Dialogue, undated
- Folder 12: Writing: A Guide to Dialogues Betweens Jews and Christians, 1975
- Folder 13: Writing: "The Grace of God in Jewish Tradition", undated
- Folder 14: Correspondence and Papers from the American Lutheran Church, 1975, undated