gfc_ms21.xml Guide to the Richard J. Foster Papers 1967-2010 Foster (Richard J.) Papers Finding aid prepared by Zoie Clark, Vivienne Inlow, Rachel Thomas Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission

Second edition of finding aid completed in February 2015

 George Fox University/Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church Archives
416 North Meridian Street http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/Archives/index.html Newberg, OR, 97132 503-554-2415 archives@georgefox.edu
2015

1. Scheduling 2. Public Appearances 3. Media 4. Academic Materials 5. Photos 6 Correspondence 7. Books

 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2015-03-09 English Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). 2015 More complete inventory and description. Richard J. Foster Papers MS.21 George Fox University, Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church Archives
416 North Meridian Street http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/Archives/index.html Newberg, OR, 97132 503-554-2415 archives@georgefox.edu
Collection materials are in English. 64.25 cubic feet 28 record boxes, 34 document boxes, 7 file drawers 1967-2010 The Richard J. Foster collection includes manuscripts, schedules of speaking engagements, brochures, correspondence, from the Quaker author's writing and speaking career. Foster, Richard J.

The Richard Foster Papers include manuscripts, writings, research materials, schedules of speaking engagements, interviews, invitations, calendars, brochures, correspondence, photographs, recordings, and media from Foster’s writing and speaking career. The bulk of these materials are records from his many speaking engagements both domestic and abroad. These materials tell about his speaking career, writing process, development of ideas, and teaching. They give insight into the character and mind of Foster as he developed some of his most famous works, spoke all over the world in churches, colleges, and universities, taught and counseled others. Some of the collection is from his time as a professor at Azusa Pacific University. This collection is especially useful for research on the life and theology of Richard Foster.

George Fox University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of George Fox University is retained by George Fox University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Additional accurals are expected.

Collection is available for research. Correspondence is restricted. Materials must be reviewed by the archivist before use.

 Biographical Note

Richard J. Foster is the author of several spiritual books which have appealed to a wide audience since his 1978 publication of The Celebration of Discipline. Although he is ecumenical in focus, his works often reflect Quaker precepts that are described as an attempt to “promote a balanced understanding of the Christian faith.” Foster is the founder of Renovare Spiritual Formation Institute. He has been a frequent speaker in conferences around the world. He is a former pastor of a Quaker congregation that is part of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (NWYM) and, as a graduate of George Fox College, Newberg, Oregon, he has chosen to house his papers at the combined archives of the University and the NWYM.

Richard Foster

 Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church Quakers Renovare Spiritual formation Religion Sexuality Correspondence Scheduling 6.0 cubic feet box 1 box 2 box 4 box 25 box 53 box 54

Appointment Books, Calendars and Travel Files

 Public Appearances 31.0 cubic feet box 3 box 5 box 6 box 7 box 8 box 9 box 10 box 11 box 12 box 13 box 14 box 18 box 19 box 20 box 21 box 22 box 23 box 24 box 26 box 27 box 28 box 29 box 30 box 31 box 32 box 33 box 34 box 35 box 45 box 46 box 50

Speaking Engagements, Invitations, Promotional Materials

 Media 14.0 cubic feet box 15 box 17 box 38 box 39 box 40 box 41 box 44 box 56 box 57 box 58 box 59 box 60 box 66 box 80

Videocassettes, Audio Cassette Tapes, Reel to Reel Tapes, Streams video

 Academic Materials 2.0 cubic feet box 37 box 52

Teachings, Syllabi, Study Guide, Friends University Record Books

 Photos 1.0 cubic feet box 39 Correspondence 9.0 cubic feet box 47 box 48 box 73 box 74 box 75 box 76 box 77 box 78 box 79 Books 20.0 cubic feet box 16 box 35 box 36 box 42 box 43 box 47 box 49 box 51 box 5 box 61 box 62 box 63 box 64 box 56 box 67 box 68 box 69 box 70 box 71 box 72

Book forwards, Drafts, Manuscripts, Research Materials, Proofs: Longing for God, Imitation of Christ, Prayers from the Heart, Money Sex and Power, Finding the Heart’s True Home, Freedom of Simplicity, and Celebration of Discipline

 Manuscripts Imitation of Christ Prayers from the Heart Money Sex and Power Celebration of Discipline Finding the Heart’s True Home Freedom of Simplicity Longing for God