Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection, 1950-2010

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Summary

Creators:: Larson, Timothy James (1942-2011)
Abstract:: Timothy James Larson (1942-2011) served as pastor, educator, therapist and caregiver. After becoming permanently disabled, he wrote spiritual journals, memoirs and poetry. This collection includes his over 4000 page dream journal, along with other writings.
Extent:: 1.5 linear feet(3 record boxes) 2 documents
Language:: Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:: Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection, GTU 2011-1-02. Graduate Theological Union Archives, Berkeley, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes Larsons creative works: Night Journeys, a Journal of Dreams, Vols. 1 10; a four-volume life and spiritual memoir; works of poetry; and books on spiritual thoughts and guidance. With the exception of Night Journeys, all were self-published.

Biographical / historical:

Timothy James Larson (1942-2011) was a pastor, educator, therapist (Jungian), caregiver and author. He received a BA from Wheaton college; MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary; and PhD in Education, Claremont Graduate School.

When he turned 50, he felt called to become a monk. He worked with poor and homeless in Baltimore, Maryland, and then with elderly and terminally ill in hospice settings in and around Santa Barbara, California. Following two major surgeries in 1999, he became permanently disabled. He spent much of the last decade of his life in creative journaling, art, and prayer.

This collection contains his works. Prominent among them is a 4000 page dream journal, titled Night Journeys: The Complete Dreams of Dr. Timothy James Larson. Other works include a four-volume life and spiritual memoir; several works of poetry as well as spiritual thoughts and guidance. Some include photographic illustrations.

Acquisition information:

Donated by Timothy James Larson, December 2010.

Arrangement:

Listed by publication title.

Physical location:

7/I/3

Rules or conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Caregivers.
Chronically ill--Prayers and devotions.
Dream interpretation.
Dreams--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Grief--Poetry.
Religious poetry, American.
Spiritual life--Christianity.
Terminal care--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Access and use

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: Copyright has been assigned to Graduate Theological Union. For any use, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: Graduate Theological Union Archives, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94709 (archives@gtu.edu).

Preferred citation:: Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection, GTU 2011-1-02. Graduate Theological Union Archives, Berkeley, CA.

Location of this collection:: Graduate Theological Union

2400 Ridge Road

Berkeley, CA 94709, US