Richard P. Heitzenrater papers, 1956-2015
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Summary
- Creator:
- Heitzenrater, Richard P., 1939-
- Abstract:
- Richard Paul Heitzenrater was born in 1939 and lived in New York until coming to Duke University in 1957. He graduated in 1961 with a degree in History and went on to earn a degree in Church History (1964) as well as a Ph.D. in Religion, History (1972) both from Duke. The collection contains posters, Christmas cards, brochures, and numerous other printed documents showcasing Heitzenrater's graphic design. The collection also contains DVDs which were produced and edited by Heitzenrater.
- Extent:
- 17 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Material in English.
- Collection ID:
- UA.30.01.0004
- University Archives Record Group:
- 30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials
30 -- Student and Alumni Papers and Materials > 01 -- Individuals
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains posters, Christmas cards, brochures, and numerous other printed documents showcasing Heitzenrater's graphic design. The collection also contains DVDs of the Duke University Choir Chapel tours which were produced and edited by Heitzenrater. The poster designs are from various divisions of the University and were created by Richard P. Heitzenrater and his brother W. Drew Heitzenrater.
- Biographical / historical:
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Richard Paul Heitzenrater entered Duke University in 1957. He graduated in 1961 with a degree in History and went on to earn a degree in Church History (1964) as well as a Ph.D. in Religion, History (1972) both from Duke. After earning his degrees Heitzenrater worked as an Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Butler, Pennsylvania and held teaching jobs at Centre College as well as Southern Methodist University. In 1993 Heitzenrater returned to Duke and has since held the position of William Kellon Quick Professor of Church History and Wesley Studies. He has authored a number of books and is regarded as preeminent scholar on the life of John Wesley. However, Heitzenrater has been involved with much more than just academics while here at Duke. He is a gifted graphic artist and has created Christmas cards, event posters (with his brother Drew Heitzenrater), brochures, and various other printed materials. He also sings with the Duke Chapel Choir and has produced a number of DVDs documenting their performances.
- Acquisition information:
- The Richard P. Heitzenrater Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer on August 28, 1964, August 27, 1969, November 21, 2007, and in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Sally Sullivan, July 2008
Encoded by Sally Sullivan, July 2008
Updated by Kimberly Sims, May 2013
Accessions UA64-162, UA69-169, UA2007-0065, UA2010-0013 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
Updated by Tracy M. Jackson, February 2016, to include accessions UA2010-0033, UA2012-0038, UA2013-0003, UA2014-0008, and UA2016-0009.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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[Identification of item], Richard P. Heitzenrater Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.