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GTU 2011-1-02
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Title: Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection
Dates: 1950-2010
Collection number: GTU 2011-1-02
Creator:
Larson, Timothy James (1942-2011)
Collection Size:
1.5 linear feet(3 record boxes)
2 documents
Repository: The Graduate Theological Union. Library.
Berkeley, CA 94709
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.
Physical location: 7/I/3
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Collection is open for research.
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).
Timothy James Larson: the creative legacy collection, GTU 2011-1-02. Graduate Theological Union Archives, Berkeley, CA.
Donated by Timothy James Larson, December 2010.
Biography / Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Listed by publication title.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
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.