Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1974 - 1996 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
69 books (94 cm)
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
In 1975 Nouwen began transferring published material he had accumulated, including books, to Yale Divinity School Library where it was numbered and stored in files and boxes. From 1986 to after Nouwen's death, additional books also accumulated at L'Arche Daybreak. The two sources of published material were brought together in the Henri Nouwen Archives where they were merged in 2001-2002.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sub-series consists of books written between 1974 and 1996 of which Nouwen co-authored, contributed a chapter, provided excerpts from his previously published works, or was interviewed. As well, Nouwen also provided introductions, forewords, prefaces, and recommendations to many books also included in this subseries. In addition to the books are photocopies of Nouwen's contributions to two other books not owned by the Archives. Paper notes and inscriptions within the books suggest that many of the books were given to Nouwen from the authors or publishers.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The books have been arranged chronologically, with editions and translations of the same books - specifically Aging and Compassion, kept together. The books are described at the item level.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- Dutch
- English
- German
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of the sub-series.
The books are in English, Dutch, and German.