Wesley Works Editorial Project Records

Wesley Works Editorial Project records A Guide to the Collection Overview Creator: Wesley Works Editorial Project Title: Wesley Works Editorial Project records Inclusive Dates: 1960-1992 Abstract: This collection documents the involvement of five Perkins School of Theology personnel in the Wesley Works Editorial Project (WWEP): Richard P. Heitzenrater, Albert C. Outler, Joseph D. Quillian, James E. Kirby, and Wanda W. Smith. WWEP was founded in 1960 for the purpose of publishing scholarly editions of the writings of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M. (1703-1791), the founding figure of Methodism. Accession No: BridArch 302.28 Extent: 46 boxes (22.5 linear feet) Language: Material is in English Repository Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University 1 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University Historical Note During his lifetime, John Wesley established the practice of publishing and circulating copies of his sermons, journals, letters, hymns, treatises, tracts, and other writings. This body of literature has served the Methodist movement as the normative teaching standard since the eighteenth century. The Wesley Works Editorial Project (WWEP) was established in 1960 for the purpose of publishing scholarly editions of the writings of Rev. John Wesley, A.M. (1703- 1791). The project was sponsored by four Methodist-related educational institutions in the United States: Drew University, Duke University, Emory University, and Southern Methodist University. “The aim throughout [was] to enable Wesley to be read with maximum ease and understanding and with minimal intrusion by the editors.” (The Bicentennial Edition). Robert E. Cushman served as project administrator from 1960 to 1970. Frank Baker served as Editor-in-Chief beginning in 1969. In 1986 Richard P. Heitzenrater was named General Editor. In 2003 Randy L. Maddox was appointed to serve as Associate General Editor. Sources: Center for Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition, http://divinity.duke.edu/initiatives-centers/cswt/wesley- texts/wesley-works-editorial-project (accessed April 23, 2014) The Bicentennial Edition of The Works of John Wesley, http://divinity.duke.edu/sites/default/files/documents/cswt/Bicentennial_Edition_Description.pdf (accessed March 2014) Scope and Contents of the Collection The Wesley Works Editorial Project records held by Bridwell Library comprise materials generated by, received by, or used for research purposes by five Perkins School of Theology faculty and staff members: Professor Richard P. Heitzenrater, Professor Albert C. Outler, Dean Joseph Dillard Quillian, Jr., Dean James E. Kirby, and research and administrative assistant Wanda W. Smith. These files complement Duke University’s holdings on the WWEP, the Wesley Works archive. They also relate closely to Bridwell Library’s archival collections of professional papers of all four Perkins School of Theology participants. The collection includes correspondence, minutes, publications, research notes, drafts, annotated proof sheets, and maps. 2 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University Arrangement of the Collection The collection is organized into six series: Series 1: Richard P. Heitzenrater, circa 1985-1991 Series 2: Albert C. Outler, 1960-1987 Series 3: Joseph D. Quillian, Jr., 1961-1979 Series 4: James E. Kirby, 1976-1991 Series 5: Wanda W. Smith, 1985-1994 Series 6: Ordnance Survey maps, circa 1976 Restrictions Access to Collection: The collection is open for research use. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection. Publication Rights: Permission to publish materials must be obtained from the Director of the Bridwell Library. Copyright Statement: It is the responsibility of the user to obtain copyright authorization. Access Terms This collection is indexed under the following terms in the Southern Methodist University Libraries' online catalog. Researchers desiring related materials may search the catalog using these terms. 3 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University Wesley, John, 1703-1791 -- Criticism and interpretation. Heitzenrater, Richard P., 1939- Outler, Albert Cook, 1908-1989 Quillian, Joseph Dillard Kirby, James E. Smith, Wanda W. Wesley Works Editorial Project. Wesleyan Methodist Church. Methodist -- History -- 18th century. Letters. Sermons. Maps. Related Material Wesley Works archive, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Richard P. Heitzenrater papers, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University James E. Kirby papers, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Albert Cook Outler papers, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Joseph D. Quillian, Jr. papers, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Wanda W. Smith papers, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Administrative Information 4 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Wesley Works Editorial Project records, Bridwell Library Special Collections, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Acquisition Information Acquired. Processing Information Processed by Timothy S. G. Binkley, 2014. Finding aid written by Timothy S. G. Binkley, 2014. Encoded by Ada Negraru, 2014. Detailed Description of the Collection Series 1: Richard P. Heitzenrater, circa 1985-1991 5 boxes The first series contains Richard P. Heitzenrater’s files on the Wesley Works Editorial Project. Heitzenrater served as General Editor beginning in 1986. Box File 1891 01 Galley proofs, circa 1985-1990 Box File 1892 01 Galley proofs, circa 1985-1990 Box File 5 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University 1893A 01 Galley proofs, circa 1985-1990 Box File 1893B 01 Galley proofs, circa 1985-1990 Box File 1894 01 Front matter, 1988 02 Journals and Diaries introduction, 1988 03 Notes for Journals and Diaries, 1988 04 Notes for Journal 1, 1988 05 Notes for Journal 2, 1988 06 Journal 1(1735-1738), 1988 07 Journal 2 (1738), 1988 08 Appendix: MS journals and diaries introduction, 1988 09 MS journals (1735-1737), 1988 10 Georgia diary 1 (1735-1737), 1988 11 Georgia diary 2 (1736-1737), 1988 12 Georgia diary 3 (1737), 1988 13 Project correspondence, 1991 Series 2: Albert C. Outler, 1960-1987 21 boxes The second series contains Albert C. Outler’s files on the Wesley Works Editorial Project. Outler served as editor of four volumes of the sermons of John Wesley. His WWEP papers are arranged in four subseries: general project files, reading and research notes, Wesley sermons, and front and back materials. Subseries 1: General project files Box File 1894B 01-03 Wesley Works Project, circa 1960-1990 6 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University 04 Preface, circa 1960-1990 05 Wesley Sermon Reviews, 1984-1987 06 Press Release, 1960 November 07 Styling notes (first draft), circa 1960-1990 08-13 Wesley Works Project, circa 1960-1990 14 Correspondence, circa 1960-1990 15 Meetings, circa 1960-1990 16 Wesley Works Project Bulletins, circa 1960-1990 17 Editorial Board Minutes , 1963-1969 18 Editorial Procedures and Problems, circa 1965 19 Editorial Prospectus, Classification, Scheme, 1963-1964 Box File 1895A 01 Project Description, circa 1960-1990 02 Meeting at Garrett Biblical Institute, 1962 December 03-06 Correspondence . 1959-1986 07 Editorial Conferences, 1970 08 Directions Concerning Pronunciation, circa 1960-1990 09 Introduction to the Sermons, circa 1960-1990 10 Address to the Clergy, circa 1960-1990 11 Of Preaching Christ, circa 1960-1990 12 Wesley’s Preface, circa 1960-1990 Box 1912A Galley proofs, circa 1970-1980 Galley proofs, circa 1970-1980 Subseries 2: Reading and Research notes Box File 1895B 01-04 Research notes: British Museum, 1972-1978 05 Transcriptions of notes recorded in England, 1971 06 Research, circa 1960-1990 07 Wesley letter “Of Preaching Christ” (1751), circa 1960-1990 08 Sermons research notes, 1972 7 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University 09 South’s sermons, circa 1960-1990 10 Reference sources, 1970 Box File 1896A 01 John Wesley and electricity, circa 1960-1990 02 Liverpool and Manchester Methodism, 1972 03-06 Research notes, 1972-1977 07 Sermons style manual, 1964-1973 08 Frank Baker’s publishing history, 1965-1968 Box File 1896B 01 Project bulletins, 1969-1971 02-04 Research notes, 1972 05-06 Reading notes: British Museum, London, 1973-1978 Box File 1896C 01 Reading notes: British Museum, London, 1972 02 Reading notes, London, 1971 fall 03-06 Reading notes, circa 1960-1990 Box File 1897A 01-02 Reading notes: British Museum, London, 1973 03-04 Research notes, London, 1971 Box File 1911A 01-18 Annotated copies of writings by Benjamin Calamy and Benjamin Colman, circa 1960-1990 19-20 Annotated copies of Morley Collection documents, circa 1960-1990 21-22 Annotated copies of Sugden Wesley’s Standard Sermons, circa 1960-1990 Box File 1911B 01-08 Annotated copies of Telford The Letters of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M., circa 1960-1990 09 Proof copy of The Oxford edition of the Works of John Wesley, volume 11, circa 1974 8 Bridwell Library * Perkins School of Theology * Southern Methodist University Subseries 3: Wesley Sermons Box File 1897B 01 Salvation by Faith (Ephesians

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