Guide to the Alfred Waller Papers
Prepared by L. Dale Patterson, Archivist, and Jonathan Lawler, Student Assistant.
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
(Published for the Drew University Methodist Library)
02/23/2012
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Waller, Alfred Morgan |
| Title: |
Alfred Waller Papers |
| Title: |
Waller Papers |
| Date Span: |
1966-1994 |
| Abstract: |
The personal papers of Alfred M. Waller, Jr. (1948-1987), American United Methodist minister and Drew University
faculty member. This collection contains reference material, various artifacts, publications, sermons, and correspondence
largely pertaining to anti-apartheid activities and African American history and issues.
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| Extent: |
1.26 cubic feet |
| Resource ID: |
drew.ms. |
Biographical Note
Alfred M. Waller, Jr., American minister, was born on July 21, 1948 in Richmond, Virginia. His parents, Reverend Alfred Waller,
Sr. and Florence Waller, soon after moved the family to live near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. While in his teens, Waller and
his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio where Waller lived until receiving a scholarship to attend Columbia University in New
York City where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1970. A year later, Waller received a Master of Education
in urban/science education from Rutgers University which enabled him to become the director of the Plainfeild Science Education
Coalition in New Jersey. Waller married Bernita Stanley on September 1, 1974.
A year after being married, the couple joined Franklin-St. John’s United Methodist Church in Newark, New Jersey. At this
church, Waller served as a Sunday School Superintendent, chair of Men’s Day programs, and worked with youth. Franklin-St.
John’s United Methodist Church sent Waller to Drew University in 1977 as a candidate for ministry. Waller became a Deacon
in 1980 and an Elder in 1983 as part of the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference. During this time, Waller served as pastor
at Trinity United Methodist Church in Newark as well as chairman of the Newark-North Jersey Committee of Black Churchmen/Greater
Newark Chamber of Commerce Employment Project. Waller began doctoral studies in religion and culture in Afro-American tradition
in September 1983. While studying at Drew University, Waller started a seminar between Drew and Princeton Seminaries for
the study of urban ministries. Waller became adjunct instructor in supervised ministerial practice and a consultant on urban
ministries at Drew University. In addition to this work, Waller was involved in the anti-apartheid movement and Black Ministerial
Caucus at Drew University. Alfred M. Waller, Jr. died on April 6, 1987 due to diabetes. In memory of Waller, Drew University
posthumously awarded him a Master of Philosophy and Franklin-St. John’s United Methodist Church started the Hamlett-Waller
Scholarship Fund.
Scope Note
This collection contains reference material, diplomas, plaques, photographs, publications, student records and papers, sermons,
and correspondence of the religious and academic life of Alfred Waller, Jr. Reference material consists of newspaper and
magazine articles relating to anti-apartheid movements around the world but predominately in the United States from 1985 to
1986. Most of Waller’s correspondence consists of communication between Waller and Drew University staff and administrators
concerning anti-apartheid activities on campus. Analysis of theology, history, and African American religious and social
life comprise Waller’s publications, speeches, and student papers. Sermons from many passages of scripture note Waller’s
tenure as a minister.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Material is arranged by record type or date.
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder,
The Alfred Waller Papers, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the items call
number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding this collection. Copyright still owned by Drew. Permissions to publish must be directed
to Drew.
Restrictions on Use
Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission
on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material
for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
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Index Terms
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Subject Topics |
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African Americans |
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Apartheid |
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Urban ministry |
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Subject Geographic |
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New Jersey. |
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United States |
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Genre |
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Correspondence |
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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Correspondence: Apartheid |
1985-1986 |
| 2129-2-1:
2
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Notes: Apartheid |
1985-1986 |
| 2129-2-1:
3
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Flyers: Apartheid |
1986-1988 |
| 2129-2-1:
4
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Reference: Apartheid, Folder 1 |
1985 |
| 2129-2-1:
5
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Reference: Apartheid, Folder 2 |
1986 |
| 2129-2-1:
6
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Reference: Apartheid, Folder 3 |
1986 |
| 2129-2-1:
7
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Correspondence |
1983-1986 |
| 2129-2-1:
8
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Job Application |
1984 |
| 2129-2-1:
9
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Sermons: Old Testament |
1980 |
| 2129-2-1:
10
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Sermons: New Testament |
1980-1985 |
| 2129-2-1:
11
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Miscellaneous Speeches and Publications |
1982-1987 |
| 2129-2-1:
12
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Publications: The Seed |
1977-1980 |
| 2129-2-1:
13
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North Jersey Black Churchmen/ Employment Project |
1982-1983 |
| 2129-2-2:
1
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Student Papers/Records, Folder 1 |
1977-1981 |
| 2129-2-2:
2
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Student Papers/Records, Folder 2 |
1986-1987 |
| 2129-2-2:
3
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Diplomas |
1966-1987 |
| 2129-2-2:
4
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Awards/Honors, Folder 1 |
1968-1979 |
| 2129-2-2:
5
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Awards/Honors, Folder 2 |
1980 |
| 2129-2-2:
6
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Awards/Honors, Folder 3 |
1982-1984 |
| 2129-2-2:
7
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Awards/Honors, Folder 4 |
1985-1987 |
| 2129-2-2:
8
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Awards/Honors, Folder 5 |
1987-1990 |
| 2129-2-3:
1
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Photographs |
1980 |
| 2129-2-3:
3
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Artifacts, Folder 1 |
1976 |
| 2129-2-3:
4
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Artifacts, Folder 2 |
1983 |
| 2129-2-3:
5
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Artifacts, Folder 3 |
1987 |
| 2129-2-3:
6
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Artifacts, Folder 4 |
1983 |
