the inventory of the norman vincent peale collection...

The Inventory

of the

Norman Vincent Peale

Collection

#1282

Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center

Peale, Norman Vincent (10/30/91) Page 1 of 19

Peale, Norman Vincent #1284

10/30/91 Preliminary Listing

Section I: The Papers of Norman Vincent Peale.

I. Manuscripts. A. Books by NVP, TS drafts unless noted, may include holograph

notes and corrections, various drafts and unpublished materials, correspondence, printed materials, research materials, proofs., n.d. unless noted.

Box 1 1. THE AMAZING RESULTS OF POSITIVE THINKING, includes various chapter drafts, galley proofs, 1959. [F. 1-13] Box 2 a. Ibid. [F. 1-10] 2. ENTHUSIASM MAKES THE DIFFERENCE, 200 p. [F. 11] Box 3 3. FAVORITE STORIES OF POSITIVE FAITH, includes approx. 3 drafts, 400 p. each. [F. 1-11]

4. HAVE A GREAT DAY, approx. 500 p. Box 4 5. THE POSTIVE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST, includes

drafts from: FAITH IS THE ANSWER by NVP and Dr. Smiley Blanton; transcripts of radio addresses by NVP, 1937-1940. [F. 1-14]

a. Draft with holograph corrections by Myron Boardman.

b. Drafts re: YOU CAN WIN, by NVP. Box 5 c. Drafts re: chapter by Ruth Stafford Peale, Dec. 1941-1942. [F. 1]

d. Various chapter drafts, excerpts from “The Art of Living,” transcripts from radio show by NVP, final drafts sent to publisher. [F. 2-8]

6. THE POSITIVE PRINCIPLE TODAY (alternate title: KEEP IT GOING), 1975. [F. 9-12]

Box 6 a. Ibid. [F. 1-5] 7. POSITIVE THINKING FOR A TIME LIKE THIS;

includes various proofs. [F. 6-10] 8. THE POWER OF POSTIVE THINKING, 1951; includes

Boston University exhibit design. [F. 11-16] Box 7 a. Ibid. [F. 1-4] 9. SIN, SEX AND SELF-CONTROL. [F. 5-11] 10. STAY ALIVE ALL YOUR LIFE. [F. 12-15] Box 8 a. Ibid. [F. 1-5]


11. TREASURY OF JOY AND ENTHUSIAM (alternate title: NORMAN VINCENT PEALE’S TREASURY OF JOY AND ENTHUSIASM); includes legal materials. [F. 6-13]

12. THE TOUGH-MINDED OPTIMIST. [F. 14-17] Box 9 a. Ibid. [F. 1-11] 13. TUNE IN ON LIFE. [F. 12-15] 14. WHY SOME POSITIVE THINKERS GET POWERFUL

RESULTS, 1983. [F. 16] Box 10 a. Ibid. [F. 1-10]

15. YOU CAN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN, approx. 200 p. [F. 11]

B. Miscellaneous essays by NVP for distribution by The Foundation for Christian Living, TS unless noted, may include various drafts, correspondence, research and printed materials, proofs. [F. 12] 1. “The Way To Eliminate Worry,” 5 p., 12/19/69. 2. “Enthusiasm Makes the Difference,” approx. 50 p. 3. “Enthusiasm: The Action Handbook,” 200 p., Jan. 1973. [F. 13] 4. “Let the Bible Help You,” approx. 200 p., 1964. [F. 14]

5. “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled: How To Meet Sorrow.” [F. 15] 6. “Jesus of Nazareth.” 7. “Creative Help For Daily Living.” 8. “Generation Gap,” transcription of discussion with high

school students and NVP, 11/3/69. 9. “The New Art of Living.” 10. “The Education In Upheaval,” approx. 30 p. [F. 16] 11. “The Secret of a Happy Marriage,” approx. 100 p.

Box 11 12. “Pocket Card no. 4: The Way to Eliminate Worry.” 13. “Pocket Card no. 6: The Way to Have God’s Protection,” approx. 35 p. [F. 1] 14. “Has Faith Sustained the Pueblo Crew?” approx. 100 p., 1969. 15. “Quotations from Jesus Christ,” approx. 400 p. [F. 2-3] 16. “Treasury of Courage and Confidence,” 10 p. [F. 4] 17. “Overcoming Anxiety and Fear,” approx. 30 p. 18. “How to Live With Pain,” 1955. 19. “How to Be Conscious of God’s Presence,” approx. 50 p. 20. “Great Messages for Christian Living,” approx. 200 p.[F. 5] 21. “Faith Builders,” approx. 150 p. 22. “Quotations from Jesus Christ,” approx. 150 p. [F. 6] 23. “January 1977 booklet (original ed. – first typed draft),”

approx. 75 p. C. Files re: sermons by NVP, TS with corrections; may include various drafts, proofs, printed materials, correspondence, research


materials [original order preserved as first received; generally arranged chronologically.] 1. “The Fate of Our Society,” [F. 7] 2. “Some Thoughts on Present Day Evangelism.” 3. “Mercial Articles.” 4. “1934” – “November 5, 1950.” [F. 8-16] Box 12 5. “November 12, 1950,” – “November 21, 1954.” [F. 1-16] Box 13 6. “November 25, 1954,” – “December 30, 1956; Vol. 8.” [F. 1-16] Box 14 7. “January 16, 1957,” – “1964.” [F. 1-18] Box 15 8. “1964,” – “May, 1978.” [F. 1-15] Box 16 9. “June 1978,” – “1984.” [F. 1-9] D. Files re: WORDS OF POWER: SELECTIONS FROM PUBLISHED SERMONS, 1945-1955, edited by Helen and Horace Johnson, TS; may include correspondence. [F. 10-14] E. “Sermon Library,” files; may include research and source materials for sermons, TS and holograph notes, printed materials, correspondence, audio materials, 1948-1976. 1. Sermon note/reference cards, 1948-1966 [arranged chronologically, some with n.d.]. [F. 15-16] Box 17 a. Ibid. [F. 1-4] 2. “Sermons for Column Ideas, 1966 - 1974.” [F. 5-6] 3. “1974 – Creative Help for Daily Living Sermons.” [F. 7-9] 4. “Dial-A-Prayer,” 2 files. [F. 10-12] 5. “Guidepost Illustrations.” [F. 13] 6. “July 1974 – Pledge of Allegiance.” 7. “June Round Robin.” 8. “Uses of FCL Material.” 9. “Try Giving Yourself Away: Condensed Version Given to MLB, 01/24/72.” 10. “Articles by NVP Edited by Others,” [F. 14] 11. “Lucille Ball Interview/Other Transcripts,” includes: a. Ball, Lucille. Interview transcript by Rita Warren, TS, 11/24/70. b. Frost, David. Interview with NVP, 26 p., n.d. 12. “Story on Institutions in July Newsletter.” 13. “Foundation for Christian Living Booklet.” 14. “Misc. Newsletters.” [F. 15] 15. “A New Birth of Freedom.” 16. “CHDL [Creative Help for Daily Living, booklet series by NVP.],” includes approx. 20 sermons, 1972-1976. [F. 16-18] Box 18 a. Ibid. [F. 1-5] 17. “Typed Copies of NVP Sermons In Short Supply,” 3/2/41 - 2/24/46. [F. 6-7] 18. “Sermon Transcripts - Miscellaneous, 1963-1967.” [F. 8]


19. “You Can If You Think You Can (Permissions, Promotions, Misc.),” includes draft fragment. 20. Untitled re: “Sermon Reference, 1962-1965.” [F. 9] 21. “Favorite Stories of Positive Faith Preliminary Data.” [F. 10] 22. “Bible Stories.” 23. “Bible Story Book – The Beatitudes.” [F. 11] 24. “Bible Book Original Part I: 1-25; Part II: 1-5.” 25. “Sermon Transcripts, Miscellaneous, 1962-1969.” 26. “Gibson Manuscripts.” [F. 12-13] 27. “You Can If You Think You Can – Partial Manuscript.” 28. “Favorite Stories of Positive Faith.” [F. 14] 29. “The Adventure of Being a Wife – (Misc. Material).” [F. 15] 30. “You Can If You Think You Can – Corrected Carbons and Other Pertinent Papers.” Box 19 31. Various recordings of NVP sermons and other speaking events from various others sent to NVP, includes 4 reel-to- reels, 11 cassette tapes, 1971-1975. [Loose] Additional recordings are located in the Audio Materials section of this preliminary listing. F. Files re: “Sermon Illustrations and Research,” may include printed materials, correspondence, “used as examples in sermons,” 1967- 1984. 1. “1967” - “June, 1971.” [F. 1-11] Box 20 2. “June, 1971 (cont.)” - “1984,” includes: [F. 1-10] a. Nixon, Richard. TLS copy to NVP, 3/29/72. G. Files re: “Radio Talks [“The Art of Living,” “Live With Confidence,” “Questions and Answers”]; may include TS, correspondence, printed materials, 1925; 1930-1947; 1949. [F. 11-14] Box 21 1. Ibid. [F. 1-17] Box 22 2. Ibid. [F. 1-9] H. Files re: “Syndicated Columns by NVP,” 1947; 1951-1960; 1973; may include TS, correspondence, printed materials. [F. 10-18] Box 23 1. Ibid. [F. 1-7] I. Files re: “Creative Help For Daily Living and Other Misc. Manuscripts;” may include TS and holograph notes, proofs, transcripts of sermons, correspondence, printed materials. 1. Untitled re: sermons, Sep. 1969 – Dec. 1977. [F. 8-16] 3. “1975.” [F. 17-18] Box 24 a. Ibid. [F. 1-4] 4. “January 1976 Booklet: How to Help Yourself.” [F. 5] 5. “Positive Thinking Columns, 1973-1975.” [F. 6-7] 6. “Newsletters, 1969-1974.” [F. 8] 7. “Confident Living Columns,” 1969. [F. 9-10]


8. “Booklets,” sub-files include: a. “You’ve Got a Future,” Jan. 1974, 2 files. [F. 11] b. “Inner Peace Christmas Booklet,” 1972. [F. 12] Box 25 c. “January, 1978 Booklet - Mrs. Peale.” [F. 1] d. “January, 1979.” [F. 2] e. “January, 1981.” [F. 3] f. “The Fate of Our Society – NVP booklet, 1940.” g. “January, 1982.” 9. “FCL Calendar - 1977.” [F. 4] 10. “Spirit Lifter of the Week - Column by RSP,” 1973-1978. [F. 5] 11. “NVP Fellowship;” includes sub-files: [F. 6] a. “Kaiser Broadcasting.” b. “Organization Meeting Minutes.” 12. “Films.” [F. 7] 13. “Tour Book by John Peale.” [F. 7-8] 14. “Look Columns.” [F. 9-10] 15. “NVP Tele-Center,” includes call-logs, memos. [F. 11-12] II. Correspondence. A. Files from Marble Church Office (1025 Fifth Avenue); may include ALS, ANS, TLS, TNS, telegrams, postcards, greeting cards, TL carbons from NVP, memos re: phone messages, printed materials, manuscripts, photographs, professional materials, financial materials, audio materials, personal memorabilia, and subject files. [Arranged alphabetically by personal or organization name of sender, within specific year(s); or by subject of file.] 1. 1965-1968. a. “Advertizing Metropolitan Adv. Co. NVP Spc.” [F. 13]

b. “A” – “Ar.” [F. 13-16] Box 26 c. “As” –“Az,” [F. 1-2] d. “American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry [AFRAP] Staff Conference,” – “American Schools and Colleges (Horatio Alger Assoc),” notables include: [F. 3-15] (i) Welk, Laurence (American musician). TLS to NVP, 12/8/67. [F. 7] (ii) Rockefeller, Nelson (Gov. – NY). TLS to NVP, 4/5/67. (iii) Ball, Lucille. TNS to NVP, 3/7/67. (iv) Marshall, Thurgood (US Supreme Court Justice). TLS copy to NVP, 10/13/67. [F. 15] (v) Welk, Laurence. TLS to NVP, 1/13/67.

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(vi) Rockefeller, Nelson (Gov. – NY). TLS, 4/21/67. Box 27 e. “Anonymous” – “Ch.” [F. 1-17] Box 28 f. “Ci” – “De;” notables include: [F. 1-14] (i) Dewey, Thomas E. (American politician). TLS to NVP, 7/26/65. [F. 14] Box 29 g. “Df” – “Foundation for Christian Living Correspondence.” [F. 1-18] Box 30 h. “Ga” – “Jf;” notables include: [F. 1-18] (i) Hoover, J. Edgar. 4 TLS to NVP, 7/27/65 - 7/18/66. [F. 14] Box 31 i. “Jg” – “Nz;” notable include: [F. 1-22] (i) Nixon, Richard (Pres. – US). 2 TLS, TLS copy, 8/11/65-3/14/66; includes transcript of RN speech, TS, 8/10/65. Box 32 j. “N.Y. World’s Fair,” – “References,” notables include: [F. 1-22] (i) Penney, James Cash (American entrepreneur). 15 TLS to NVP, 7/19/65 - 12/7/66. [F. 7] (ii) Rockefeller, Nelson. 2 TLS to NVP, 4/15/66 - 4/22/66. Box 33 k. “Reformed Church of America,” –“Senior Citizens.” [F. 1-18] Box 34 l. “Sick Lists – Prayer Requests,” – “Wz.” [F. 1-18] m. “Walker, Harry.” [F. 19] Box 35 n. “Wilbur, Ben” – “Power of the Positive No’ – Reader’s Digest February, 1964.” [F. 1-5] 2. 1969-1971. a. “A” – “O.” [F. 6-20] Box 36 b. “Pa” – “Q,” notables include: [F. 1-14] (i) Penney, James Cash. 3 TLS to NVP, 1/6/69 - 5/8/70. [F. 3-4] (ii) Lodge, Henry Cabot (American politician). TLS to NVP, 10/28/70. (iii) Nixon, Richard. TLS copy to Henry Cabot Lodge, 9/23/70. Box 37 c. “Ra” –“Se.” [F. 1-20] Box 38 d. “Sh” –“Ti.” [F. 1-19] Box 39 e. “To” – “Z,” notables include: [F. 1-15] (i) Welk, Laurence. TLS to NVP, 10/26/70. 3. 1971-1972. a. “A” – “Az.” [F. 15-19] b. “Order of Aaron,” – “Articles.” [F. 20-23] Box 40 c. “Ba”- “Fe,” notables include: [F. 1-22]


(i) Koch, Edward (Mayor- NYC). 5 TLS to NVP, 11/1/71-1/20/72. [F. 19] (ii) DeHaviland, Olivia (American actress). TLS to NVP, 1/31/72. [F. 20] (iii) Hoover, J. Edgar. 3 TLS to NVP, 12/22/71 - 2/25/72. [F. 22] d. “Fi” – “Kz,” includes: [F. 1-19] (i) Interview transcript with NVP, 11 p., 9/16/71. [F. 13] e. “Knights Templar of the U.S.A,” 4 files. [F. 20] Box 42 (i) Ibid. [F. 1-3] f. “La” –“Py.” [F. 4-16] g. “Pawling [New York] Matters,” –“Phi Gamma Delta.” [F. 16-18] Box 43 h. “Rotary Club” – “Z.” [F. 1-14] 4. 1973. a. “A” – “Bl.” [F. 15-19] Box 44 b. “Bo” –“Foreign: India,” notables include: [F. 1-18] (i) Frost, David. 3 ALS to NVP, n.d. [F. 17] Box 45 c. “Foreign: Philippines,” – “Mu.” [F. 1-18] Box 46 d. “Marble Church Stewardship and Rev H.G. Teusink,” – “T.” [F. 1-19] Box 47 e. “U” –“Z.” [F. 1-5] f. “Dr. Peale’s Birthday,” 2 files. [F. 5-8] 5. 1974. a. “A” – “Cy.” [F. 9-17] Box 48 b. “Classis,” – “L,” notables include: [F. 1-20] (i) Ford, Betty. TLS to NVP, 9/21/74. (ii) Hope, Bob. TLS to NVP, 6/31/74. Box 49 c. “Ma” –“Sp.” [F. 1-18] Box 50 d. “St.” – “Z.” [F. 1-8] 6. 1975. a. “A” –“Dy.” [F. 9-20] Box 51 b. “E” – “O.” [F. 1-20] Box 52 c. “Pa” – “Z,” notables include: [F. 1-14] (i) Welk, Laurence. TLS to NVP, 12/13/74. 7. 1976. a. “A” – “Bu;” notables include: [F. 15-20] (i) Adams, Joey. TLS to NVP, 4/14/76; ANS, 9/27/76. [F. 15] Box 53 b. “Bicentennial Service, etc. Sunday, 5/23/76.” – “Sp.” [F. 1-19] Box 54 c. “St” – “Z,” notables include: [F. 1-7] (i) Van Buren, Abigail (Esther Friedman). TLS to NVP, 5/11/76. d. “Speaking Engagements Rejected.” [F. 8-17]


8. 1977. a. “A.” [F. 18-19] Box 55 b. “B” – “O.” [F. 1-21] Box 56 c. “P” – “S.” [F. 1-17] Box 57 d. “T” – “Z,” notables include: [F. 1-5] (i) Van Buren, Abigail. 2 TLS to NVP, 1/12/76; 2/10/76. 9. 1979. a. “A” – “Fi,” [F. 5-20] Box 58 b. “Fl” – “Nu,” notables include: [F. 1-18] i. McMahon, Ed. TLS to NVP, 3/19/79. Box 59 c. “Oa” –“Z.” [F. 1-18] 10. 1980. a. “A” – “Bo.” [F. 19-20] Box 60 b. “Br” – “J.” [F. 1-18] Box 61 c. “K” – “Sh.” [F. 1-19] Box 62 d. “Si” – “Z.” [F. 1-9] e. “Books 1979,” – “Books 1980.” [F. 10-15] 11. 1982. a. “A” –“Bl.” [F. 16-19] Box 63 b. “Bo” – “He.” [F. 1-16] Box 64 c. “Hi” – “P.” [F. 1-17] Box 65 d. “Q” – “Z;” notables include: [F. 1-14] (i) Trump, Donald. 6 TLS to NVP, 3/14/80 - 4/6/82. (ii) Trump, Ivana M. TLS to NVP, n.d. (iii) Bakshin, Aram (Deputy Asst. to the President). TLS to NVP re: Presidential Medal of Freedom, 9/9/82. [F. 11] 12. 1983. a “A” –“B” [F. 15-19] Box 66 b. “C” – “L,” notables include: [F. 1-17] (i) Reagan, Ronald (Pres.- U.S.) TLS to NVP , 7/7/83. Box 67 c. “L” – “T,” notables include: [F. 1-18]

(i) Trump, Donald. Embossed invitations to opening of “Trump Tower,” 10/6/83.

Box 68 d. “U” – “Z.” [F. 1-4] B. Files re: Guideposts Magazine, 1962-1976 [bulk 1963-1968]; may include TLS, TNS, ALS, ANS, telegrams, TL carbons by NVP, manuscripts, professional materials, financial materials, printed materials. [F. 5-25] Box 69 1. Ibid. [F. 1-25] Box 70 2. Ibid. [F. 1-7] C. Files re: The Foundation for Christian Living (renamed The Peale Center for Christian Living), Pawling, New York; may include


ALS, ANS, TLS, TNS, telegrams, postcards, greeting cards, TL carbons from NVP, memos re: phone messages, printed materials, manuscripts, photographs, professional materials, financial materials, audio materials, personal memorabilia. [Arranged alphabetically by personal or organization name of sender, within specific year(s); or by subject of file.] 1. 1965-1969. [F. 8-17] 2. 1970-1972. a. “A.” [F. 18-19] Box 71 b. “B” – “H.” [F. 1-18] Box 72 c. “I” – “Sc.” [F. 1-19] Box 73 d. “ Sc” – “Sz.” [F. 1-4] 3. 1974-1975. a. “A” – “J.” [F. 5-18] Box 74 b. “K” –“Z.” [F. 1-16] 4. 1976. a. “A” – “B.” [F. 17-19] Box 75 b. “C” – “Stu.” [F. 1-21] Box 76 c. “Su” – “Z.” [F. 1-5] 5. 1977. a. “A” – “Me,” includes notable: [F. 6-22] (i) Cash, Johnny (American Musician). TLS to NVP, 10/17/77. Box 77 b. “Mi” – “Z.” [F. 1-14] 6. 1978. a. “A” –“E.” [F. 15-23] Box 78 b. “F” – “Z.” [F. 1-21] 7. 1979. Box 79 a. “A” – “Mc.” [F. 1-22] Box 80 b. “Me” – “Z” [F. 1-12] 8. 1980. a. “A” –“Bo.” [F. 13-19] Box 81 b. “Br” – “Fe.” [F. 1-20] Box 82 c. “Fi” – “Ka - Kh (1 of 2).” [F. 1-21] Box 83 d. “Ka-Kh (2 of 2)” – “N.” [F. 1-19] Box 84 e. “O” – “So.” [F. 1-19] Box 85 f. “Sm” – “Z.” [F. 1-16] 9. 1981. a. “A” – “Bq.” [F. 17-19] Box 86 b. “Br” – “K,” includes notables: [F. 1-20] (i) Kemp, Jack (US Congressman). TLS to NVP, 8/24/81. Box 87 c. “L” – “Se.” [F. 1-20] Box 88 d. “Si” – “Z.” [F. 1-13] 10. 1982. a. “A” – “Ca.” [F. 14-20]


Box 89 b. “Ch” –“Ku.” [F. 1-15] Box 90 c. “La” –“Sc.” [F. 1-20] Box 91 d. “Se” – “Z.” [F. 1-11] 11. 1983. a. “A” – “Claire Cox.” [F. 12-19] Box 92 b. “Ca” – “Sa.” [F. 1-18] Box 93 c. “Scha” – “Z.” [F. 1-18] 12. 1984. a. “A.” [F. 19-21] Box 94 b. “Ba” – “Ga.” [F. 1-21] Box 95 c. “Ge” – “Mel-Mz (1 of 2).” [F. 1-22] Box 96 d. “Mel-Mz (2 of 2).” – “Wi.” [F. 1-20] Box 97 e. “Wo” – Z.” [F. 1-2] 13. 1985. a. “A” – “J,” notables include: [F. 3-21] (i) Graham, Billy. Signed greeting card to NVP, 1985. (ii) Hilton, Conrad. TLS to NVP, 1/31/70; TLS copy, 3/23/70. Box 98 b. “Ka” – “Mz.” [F. 1-21] Box 99 c. “Mu-My” – “Roz.” [F. 1-20] Box 100 d. “Rue” –“Th.” [F. 1-19] Box 101 e. “Wi” – “Z.” [F. 1-9] f. Fan mail for NVP/ Phil Donahue Show appearance [arranged into two headings: “Appreciative”/ “Critical”]. [F. 10-15]

D. “Important Personal,” files; may include ALS, ANS, TLS, TNS, telegrams, postcards, greeting cards, TL carbons from NVP, memos re: phone messages, printed materials, manuscripts, photographs, financial materials, reports; sub-files include:

1. “President Nixon,” 1974-1975; notables include: [F. 16] a. Nixon, Richard. TLS to NVP, 12/15/85. b. Helms, Jesse (Senator, NC). TLS to NVP, 6/17/74. Box 102 2. “Nixon/Eisenhower,” 1969-1980; notables include: [F. 1-3] a. Graham, Billy. TLS to NVP, 2/22/74. [F. 1] b. Nixon, Richard. 5TLS, 2 ALS to NVP: 9/3/69- 1/1/84. c. Cox, Tricia (Nixon). ANS to NVP, 10/20/79. d. Rockefeller, Laurence (financier). TLS to NVP, 5/27/77. e. Dole, Bob (Senator-KS). TLS to NVP, 3/8/77. f. Carter, Jimmy (Pres-US). TLS to NVP, 10/13/76. 3. “Nixon-Eisenhower Wedding,” 1969-1982; notables include: [F. 3-6] a. Nixon, Richard. ALS to NVP, 12/28/81. b. Eisenhower, Julie (Nixon). ALS to NVP, 2/19/68.


4. “Nixon Watergate,” 1971-1974. [F. 7] a. Nixon, Richard. TLS to NVP, 7/31/74. b. Eisenhower, Julie (Nixon). 2 ALS to NVP, 5/21/71; 7/16/71. c. Nixon, Patricia. TLS to NVP, 5/25/71. 5. “President Nixon – White House,” 2 files, 1972-1973, notables include: [F. 8-10] a. Nixon, Richard. 3 TLS to NVP, 6/21/72-2/13/73. 6. “Re: Nixon as December Sermon,” 1972. [F. 11-12] 7. “Re: President Nixon,” 1974; includes sub-file: [F. 13-14] a. “Americans for the Presidency of Nixon,” notables include: (i) Graham, Billy. TLS copy to NVP, 2/24/74. 8. “Maurice Stens,” 1975. [F. 15] 9. “Grek Bos,” 1971. [F. 16] 10. “Re: Tsoi Family,” 1969-1971. [F. 17-18] 11. “Special File: Private Matters,” 1975-1976. [F. 19] 12. “White House and President Nixon,” 1967-1971, notables include: a. Nixon, Richard. 17 TLS to NVP, 12/7/67-9/23/71. b. Nixon, Richard to Albert Hawkes (Sen. - NJ). CTL, 3/8/71. 13. “Private - Dr. and Mrs. Peale,” 1969-1971; includes financial materials; legal materials; reports. [F. 23-24] 14. “Re: Various properties for Development in California,” 1971. [F. 25] 15. “Bible Stories Book,” 1973-1976. [F. 26] 16. “Confidential,” 1973-1977; notables include: [F. 27] a. Soong May-Ling (Madame Chiang Kai-Shek). TLS to NVP, 2/8/77. b. Ball, Lucille. TNS to NVP, 6/14/76. 17. “Vietnam & Berlin – Summer, 1969,” 1969; notables include: [F. 28] a. McCain. John S., Jr. (Admiral, U.S. Navy). TLS to NVP, 7/25/69. b. Nixon, Richard. 2 TLS to NVP, 9/3/69; 9/30/69. c. Bunker, Ellsworth (U.S. diplomat). TLS to NVP, 8/20/69. 18. “Special Correspondence – President Ford, 1975.” notables include: [F.29] a. Ford, Gerald. TLS to NVP, 10/22/75. 19. “New Book – 1976 – The Positive Principle Today,” 1975. [F. 30] 20 Untitled re: various photos, 1979. [F. 31] a. Signed 8 x 10” black and white print re: Robert and Elizabeth Dole, 7/28/79.


21. Untitled re: Reagan, Ronald; notables include: [F. 32] a. Reagan, Ronald. TLS to NVP, 9/14/72. 22. “Contracts: Books, etc.” [F. 33] 23. Untitled re Cosmpolitan Art Journal, vol. 1, no. 5, Sep. 1857; article re: Rembrandt Peale (American painter); includes ALS to NVM from Mrs. W.R. Bortlenwitt, 3/3/75. [F. 34] E. Miscellaneous files, may includes ALS, ANS, TLS, TNS, telegrams, postcards, greeting cards, TL carbons from NVP, memos re: phone messages, printed materials, manuscripts, photographs, professional materials, financial materials, audio materials, personal memorabilia. [Arranged alphabetically by personal or organization name of sender, within specific year(s); or by subject of file.] Box 103 1. 1965-1968 [see also Marble Church Office 1025 Fifth Avenue files.] a. “A” - “B,” notables include: [F. 1-19] (i) Arnaz, Desi (American actor). TLS to NVP, 2/3/65. (ii) Autry, Gene (American performer). TLS to NVP, 6/25/64. Box 104 b. “Books Received,” –“Cornwell School of Theology.” [F. 1-15] Box 105 c. “D” –“Foreign – Near East,” notables include:

[F. 1-17] (i) Ball, Lucille. TLS to NVP, 10/26/67. [F. 7] Box 106 d. “Fa” – “I.” [F. 1-18] Box 107 e. “Ja” – “Mi.” [F. 1-18] Box 108 f. “Mn” – “[Norman Vincent] Peale’s Birthday (1 of 2),” notables include: [F. 1-20] (i) Penney, James Cash. 6 TLS to NVP, 4/4/67 - 12/31/68. [F. 11] Box 109 g. “Peale’s Birthday (2 of 2),” – “Sat-Sf (1 of 2).” [F. 1-19] Box 110 h. “Sat-Sf (2 of 2),” – “Z.” [F. 1-14] 2. Re: speaking engagements rejected [arranged alphabetically by location of speaking event]. a. 1963-1964. (i) “A”-“D,” notables include: [F. 15-17] a. Johnson, Lyndon B. (Pres.-US). TLS to NVP, 4/16/63. [F. 15] b. Wheeler, Earl G. (U.S. Army Chief of Staff). TLS to NVP, 4/18/63. [F. 16] Box 111 (ii) “E”- “Z.” [F. 1-8] b. 1965-1972.


(i) “A”- C.” [F. 9-16] Box 112 (ii) “D” – “Mi-Mz (1 of 2).” [F. 1-15] Box 113 (iii) “Mi-Mz (2 of 2),” – “Sp.” [F. 1-15] Box 114 (iv) “St” – “Z.” [F. 1-9] c. 1973-1974. (i) “A” – “S.” [F. 10-19] Box 115 (ii) “T” – “Z.” [F. 1] d. 1975. [F. 2-6] e. 1979-1983. [F. 7-15] Box 116 a. Ibid. [F. 1-7] 3. Re: Foundation for Christian Living [arranged alphabetically by name of sender]. a. 1965-1968 (general). [F. 8-9] b. 1970-1974. (i) “A” –“Courtesy Letters.” [F. 10-17] Box 117 (ii) “Co-Cu,” – “Mc-Mz.” [F. 1-17] Box 118 (iii) “M” – “V.” [F. 1-16] Box 119 (iv) “W” – “Z” [F. 1-3] c. 1979-1982. [F. 4-6] d. “Books 1981-1983.” [F. 7-11] 4. Re: NVP Television Appearances, Easter, 1973. [F. 12-16] Box 120 a. Ibid. [F. 1-5] 5. 1978 (Addresses to Marble Church office: 1025 Fifth Avenue). a. “A” – “Fy.” [F. 6-16]

b. “Foreign – Africa,” – “Phi Gamma Delta.” Box 121 [F. 1-17] Box 122 c. “Power/Postive Thinking,” – “Z.” [F. 1-10, Env. 1] III. Professional Materials. A. Subject files; may include correspondence, reports, printed materials, photographs, manuscripts, financial materials, legal materials. 1. “Akers, Jeanne (Past Correspondence).” [F. 11-12] 2. “America the Beautiful - NVP Column 1973.” [F. 13] 3. “Ball, Lucille.” [F. 14] 4. “Barger Manuscript.” [F. 15] 5. “Birthday 5/31/88 NVP 90th.” [F. 16] 6. “Birthday and Dedication.” Box 123 7. “Brouilett, Dr. C. Bader.” [F. 1] 8. “Boardman, Myron – Older Files (pre 1984).” [F. 2-3] 9. “Boardman, M.L.” [F. 4] 10. “Braga, Paul and Audrey.” [F. 5] 11. “Briley, Gaylord.” [F. 6-7] 12. “Building Fund,” 6 files, 1969-1984. [F. 8-11] 13. “Calendar,” 4 files, 1972-1975. [F. 12]


14. “Christmas, 1967-1974.” [F. 13] 15. “Diet Used By NVP, 1975.” [F. 14] 16. “Editorial Plan, 1974.” 17. “Enthusiasm Booklet 1973, Reports.” 18. “FCL – New Building, 1974.” [F. 15] 19. “FCL Open House, Lent, 1971.” [F. 16] 20. “Guideposts – General pre 1977.” [F. 17-18] Box 124 21. “Guideposts TV 2nd Series.” [F. 1] 22. “Hong Kong July, 1969.” 23. “Lee Bernard – December 5th-10th.” [F. 2] 24. “Lee Keck/Chuck Lawley.” [F. 3] 25. “One Man’s Way.” [F. 4] 26. “Oyers Manuscript re: NVP.” [F. 5] 27. “Power to Change Your Life – Jan. 1972.” [F. 6] 28. “Promotion Material United Artists film, “One Man’s Way.” 29. “Saturday Evening Post Julie Nixon Eisenhower.” [F. 7] 30. “School of Practical Christianity.” [F. 7-8] 31. “Speaking Engagements – NVP.” 32. “Television,” sub-files include: a. “Guideposts – TV Films at Marble.” [F. 9-10] b. “Costs and TV interviews.” [F. 11] 33. “Templeton Foundation Awards,” 3 files total, 1974-1976. [F. 12-14] 34. “Travel and Tours” [arranged chronologically by year]. sub-files include: a. “1965-1973,” 4 files. [F. 15-17] b. “Australian Trip, 1971.” [F. 17] c. “African Safari, 1972.” Box 125 d. “European Itinerary, 1973. [F. 1] e. “January 1973, Trip to Far East.” f. “South Africa, January, 1974.” g. “Hawaii Thanksgiving, 1974.” [F. 2-3] h. “Bermuda Thanksgiving, 1975.” [F. 4] i. “India Tour, 1975” [F. 5] j. “South Africa Trip, 1984.” [F. 6] k. “Tours Spring, 1985.” B. General re: “The American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry [later renamed: The Institute of Religion and Health.]; may include files, reports, financial materials, correspondence, printed materials, manuscripts,1963-1975. [F. 7-16] Box 126 1. Ibid. [F. 1-9] C. General re: “Horatio Alger Association Awards;” may include reports, correspondence, memos, financial materials, printed materials, 1979-1983. [F. 10-12]


D. Files re: The Marble Collegiate Church Administration: MCC Elders and Consistory; MCC Classis; may include files, meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, printed materials, financial materials, memos, statements, audio materials, manuscripts. 1. “350th anniversary (1976-1978)” – “Budget 1968.”

[F. 13-15] 2. “350 Year History of MCC,” 1976-1977. [F. 16] Box 127 a. Ibid. 3. “Classis” – “Correspondence 1974.” [F. 1-15] Box 128 4. “Correspondence 1975” – “Elders and Deacons Minutes 1968.” [F. 1-16] Box 129 5. “Elders and Deacons Minutes 1969” – “Elders and Deacons Miscellaneous 1964-1972.” [F. 1-15] Box 130 6. “Fort Washington Search Committee” – “ Staff 1967- 1968.” [F. 1-15] 7. General reports and financial materials, 1964-1973. [F. 16] Box 131 E. Files re: “‘Positive People’/Carol L. Porter,” Foundation for

Christian Living publication; may include printed materials, proofs, manuscripts, correspondence, memos re: phone messages, financial materials, travel itineraries, photographs, 1979-1985. [F. 1-13]

Box 132 F. Files re: Protestant Council of New York; may include correspondence, financial materials, manuscripts, printed materials, legal materials, reports, photographs, meeting minutes, press releases, memos, 1965-1969; notable correspondents include: [F. 1-16] 1. Kennedy, Robert F. (U.S. Attorney General). TLS to NVP re: Selma, Alabama civil rights protests, 3/15/65. [F. 3] Box 133 2. Ibid. [F. 1-8] IV. Photographs. A. Files; may include black and white prints; color prints; proofs; negatives; press releases. 1. “40th Anniversary at Marble,” 1972. [F. 9] 2. “Akers, Jeanne.” 3. “Briley, Gaylord.” 4. “Evans, Lindsey.” 5. “Fitzgerald, Leonard.” 6. “Ganong, Ed.” 7. “Gravsam, Bob.” 8. “Greiff, Ed.” 9. “Kauffman, Don.” 10. “McKinley, Rudolph.” 11. “One Man’s Way Photos and Publicity.” [F. 10]


12. “Photographs – Far East, Vietnam, Berlin, July-August 1969;” includes: [F. 11] a. Black and white print re: NVP and Richard and Patricia Nixon, 8 x 10”, n.d. 13. “Porter, Carol and Ollie.” [F. 12] 14. “Sharpe, Bob.” 15. “Yeager, Carolyn.” B. Head shots re: NVP, mostly 8 x 10” black and white prints; may include negatives. [F. 13-14] C. Color prints re: NVP, Ruth Stafford Peale, NVP friends and family; may include negatives, holograph explanatory notes; notables include: [F. 15-16] 1. Re: Richard Nixon, approx. 4 x 6”. Box 134 D. Black and white prints, mostly 8 x 10,” 216 prints, may include correspondence, exhibition layouts; notables include: [F. 1-3] 1. Colonel Harlan Sanders (U.S. entrepreneur), 2 prints. 2. NVP and Arthur Fiedler, John William Middendorf (U.S. Diplomat), 12/3/76 1 print. 3. David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, 4/27/70. 4. NVP and The Vienna Boys Choir, 2 prints. [F. 3] 5. NVP and Richard Nixon, taken in the Philippines, 7 prints. 6. NVP speaking before The Order of Lafayette, Dec., 1964; includes Dwight Eisenhower, 1 print. V. Printed Materials. A. Files; may include proofs, pamphlets, booklets, bulletins, newspaper clippings, memos, correspondence, photographs. 1. Re: “The Art of Living,” radio show by NVP, includes official transcripts released by NBC Protestant Radio Commission, 1949-1956. [F. 4-6] 2. Re: Publicity Materials for The Foundation for Christian Living, 1968-1979. [F. 7-15] Box 135 B. Marble Collegiate Church Bulletins, 1969-1979. [F. 1-8]

C. Yearbook (Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the City of New York), 1976.

D. “The Church that has Grown with New York: an Account of the 350 Year History of the Collegiate reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the City of New York,” file; includes: manuscript, TS draft, 35 p., no date; ALS, TNS re: editor remarks; holograph notes, 2 p.; 7 black and white photographs; “Marble Memories,” by William Groll; “Faith of Our Fathers Living Still: A 350 Year Heritage. The Story of the Marble Collegiate Church,” by Emory Ward, TS, no date; booklets re: church history; unidentified page proofs. [F. 9]

E. Published Sermons delivered by NVP at Marble Collegiate Church, booklets; may include proofs, correspondence.


1. 1942-1954. [Env. 1-10] Box 136 2. 1955-1967. [Env. 1-26] Box 137 3. 1968-1970. [Env. 1-6] F. Creative Help for Daily Living, booklets published by the Foundation for Christian Living, 1969-1977. 1. By NVP. [Env. 7-13] 2. By Others. [Env. 14-16] Box 138 G. Miscellaneous booklets distributed by The Foundation for Christian Living, 1947-1977. 1. By NVP. [Env. 1-8] 2. By Others. [Env. 9-10] H. Guideposts Magazine, 1945-1977. [Env. 11-19] VI. Artwork. A. “Minister to Millions,” proof of lithograph print, re: NVP, by I. Smith, January, 1959. [F. 1] VII. Audio Materials (see also Manuscripts, Box 19). A. “Transcript of closing portion of telephone conversation between Dr. William Jones and Lloyd Young,” reel-to-reel tape, 3” diameter, 10/19/67. [Env. 20] B. Dictaphone mini-cassette tape. Additional audio recordings are located in the Manuscripts section of this preliminary listing.


Section II: The Papers of Ruth Stafford Peale

I. Manuscripts. Box 139 A. THE ADVENTURE OF BEING A WIFE, by Ruth Stafford Peale, TS with holograph notes and corrections, 2 complete drafts, approx. 250 p. each; includes draft fragments; research materials. [F. 1-4] II. Correspondence. A. Files; may include TL carbons from RSP, TLS, ALS, manuscripts, printed materials. 1. 1976-1978. [F. 5-8] 2. Re: fan mail for THE ADVENTURE OF BEING A WIFE, 1971-1972. [F. 9-16] Box 140 B. Personal to RSP, includes TLS, ALS, greeting cards; printed materials, 1962-1970. [F. 1] C. Professional to/from RSP, includes TLS, TL, reports, financial materials, memos, meeting minutes, printed materials. [F. 2-3] III. Professional Materials. A. Subject Files; may include correspondence, printed materials, holograph notes, legal materials, financial materials, personal memorabilia, manuscripts, reports, photographs. 1. “ABW – Hardback/Paperback” – “Laymen’s Movement for a Christian World.” [F. 4-19] Box 141 2. “Macy, Nebraska” – Untitled re: United Council of Church Women. [F. 1-21] Box 142 B. General re: The American Bible Society 1965-1968; includes correspondence; professional materials; financial materials; printed materials. [F. 1-13] Box 143 C. General re: The American Colony Charities Association, 1927- 1975; includes correspondence; printed materials; financial materials; photographs. [F. 1-15, Env. 1] Box 144 1. Ibid; notables include: [F. 1-20] a. Eisenhower, Dwight D. TL to Bertha Spofford Vester, 4/10/53. Box 145 2. Ibid. [F. 1-21] Box 146 3. Ibid. [F. 1-17] Box 147 4. Ibid; includes black and white prints, glass lantern slide. [Env. 1-13] Box 148 D. General re: Hope College, Michigan 1967-1976; includes, reports, financial materials, professional materials, printed materials, correspondence, memorabilia. [F. 1-11] E. General re: The National Council of Churches of Christ, 1964- 1969; includes reports, correspondence, professional materials, financial materials, printed materials. [F. 12-15]


Box 149 1. Ibid. [F. 1-18] Box 150 2. Ibid. [F. 1-14] F. General re: The Reformed Church in America / “The Committee of 24,” Board of North American Missions, 1963-1970; includes reports, printed materials, professional materials, financial materials, correspondence, photographs, memorabilia. [F. 15-16] Box 151 1. Ibid. [F. 1-14] Box 152 2. Ibid. [F. 1-16] Box 153 3. Ibid. [F. 1-16] Box 154 4. Ibid. [“Committee of 24” materials] [F. 1-5, Env. 1-9] Box 155 G. Miscellaneous, 1962-1963; includes correspondence; manuscripts; meeting minutes; printed materials; agendas; reports; memos; financial materials. [F. 1-15] Box 156 H. “Church Women United,” reports, approx. 150 p., n.d. [F. 1-3] I. “Cook Christian Training School,” annual reports, 1964-1966. Box 157 J. Files re: Building construction and fundraisers for The Foundation for Christian Living complex, Pawling, New York, 1977-1981. IV. Printed Materials. Box 156 A. Miscellaneous re: Christian news, poetry, Presbyterian home for aged women, “Religion in Communism-Infected Areas,” “The Duties of a University to a Nation,” includes pamphlets, booklets, newsletters, magazines, press releases, newspaper clippings, programs, catalogs. [F. 4-5]

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