Missionary Research Library Archives (at the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary): Welcome
Welcome! This research guide is designed as an introduction to the Missionary Research Library archives housed at the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary. This guide was created so that those interested in religion, biblical studies, and historical studies might familiarize themselves with the Missionary Research Library (MRL) and its collections. The MRL archives contain materials documenting early 20th century missionary activity at a global scale, as well as documentation from the MRL, its staff and its activities.
Email burkespecial@library.columbia.edu with any questions or to request an appointment to view materials on-site.
Read about the history of the Missionary Research Library and how it came to the Library at Union Theological Seminary
Visit the Burke Library at UTS in New York City and request an appointment to view archives in person
Read more about the Missionary Research Library, its contents, and its history, via this suggested reading list
LibGuide Creators
Caro Bratnober (Public Services Librarian, at the Burke Library)
Lauren Capellan (Intern, Columbia University)