Guide to the Barbara Troxell Papers
Kevin Gregory, Student Intern
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
2019-07-10
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Troxell, Barbara B. |
| Title: |
Barbara Troxell Papers |
| Date Span: |
1958-2013 |
| Abstract: |
Barbara Troxell is a United Methodist pastor, former district superintendent, academic and leader. This collection contains materials from her ministerial career and academic work, particularly interviews Troxell conducted with clergywomen about ministerial authority for articles, as well as, an unpublished book. |
| Extent: |
2.88 cubic feet |
| Identification: |
gcah.ms.gcah5947 |
Biographical or History Note
Barbara B. Troxell (1935-) is a United Methodist clergywomen, academic, former district superintendent, and leader. She was raised in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in King's Highway Methodist Church where her father was the choir director. Troxell graduated high school from the Berkeley Institute in Brooklyn in 1952, her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Swarthmore College in 1956, and in 1959 her Bachelor of Divinity (with an emphasis in New Testament and Religion and Psychology) from Union Theological Seminary.
Troxell was ordained deacon in The Methodist Church in 1958 and elder in 1961. She was appointed pastor at Commmunity Methodist Church in 1960 in Cold Spring Harbor, New York followiing a year abroad doing graduate theological courses at New College at the University of Edinburgh. She served three years at Community before transitioning to campus ministry, first at Ohio Wesleyan University as the Executive Director of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) and the Associate Chaplain for three years. She would leave Ohio for Stanford University to become the Executive Director of the YWCA there until 1970.
In 1970, Troxell went back to the local church to serve as an associate pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, California. During this time she held consulting and part-time instructor roles at the Pacific School of Religion and California State University. In 1978 she was appointed as the Golden Gate District Superintendent of the California-Nevada Annual Conference. Troxell was the first woman district superintendent in the Western Jurisdiction. She would serve as a DS until 1983, and during this time discerned a calling to run for the episcopacy, a discernment that led her to not put her name forward.
Troxell was the chair of the California-Nevada Commission on the Status and Role of Women from 1974-1976 and served as a member of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) from 1972-1980. She would then go on to serve as a member of the former General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns from 1980-1988. She was a delegate to the 1980 General Conference and the 1980 and 1984 Western Jurisdictional Conferences.
In 1984, Troxell was brought on staff at Pacific School of Religion as Dean of Students. In 1987 she served for a year as the Associate Pastor at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church in Oakland, California. In 1988, she would move to the Chicago area, and eventually was hired and appointed as the Acting Director of Field Education at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. After a year she became Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Director of Field Education and Spiritual Formation. She would retire from Garrett in 2000 as the Associate Professor of Practical Theology. She would be granted the title Professor Emerita of Spiritual Formation in 2003. During her time there she co-authored the book "Shared Wisdom: A Guide to Case Study Reflection in Ministry."
Troxell's research focused on questions of practical theology, spirituality and authority - primarily the relation of clergywomen to authority. Troxell led retreats for a number of organizations both before and during her retirement, including the Council of Bishops. Troxell currently resides in Claremont, California with her husband Rev. Gene Boutilier a United Church of Christ pastor.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains materials from the ministry of Rev. Barbara Troxell from 1980-2009. The collection is divided into three series. The first series contains materials from retreats that Troxell led along with sermons and other lecture materials. The second series contains materials and interviews Troxell conducted with United Methodist bishops and clergywomen about the concept of ministerial authority for an unpublished book. The interviews have been restricted from the public. The final series contains general materials from events Troxell attended, clippings, and other research material and notes from her ministry.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Public Ministry
Retreats
Sermons and Lectures
Book Materials
General Files
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, Barbara Troxell Papers, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
Please refer to the donor file.
Use Access
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.
Related Material
Records of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women.
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Index Terms
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Subject Terms
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Women's rights and spiritualism |
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Authority Religious Aspects |
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Bishops |
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Christian life |
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Church work with women |
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Ordination of women |
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Sermons |
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Theological seminaries |
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Geographic Terms
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California |
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Illinois |
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New York (N.Y.) |
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United States |
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Wisconsin |
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Genre Terms
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Articles. |
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Newsletters |
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Pamphlets |
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Photographs |
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Audiocassettes |
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Church bulletins |
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Correspondence |
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Email |
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Hymns |
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Interviews |
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Lectures |
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Manuscripts |
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Minutes |
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Newspapers |
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Resumes |
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Sermons |
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Subject Names - Corporate Bodies
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United Methodist Church (U.S.) |
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United Methodist Church (U.S.). California-Nevada Annual Conference |
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United Methodist Church (U.S.). General Commission on the Status and Role of Women |
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UnitedMethodist Church (U.S.). General Conference |
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Subject Names - Person
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Shaw, Anna Howard,
1847-1919 |
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Occupation Terms
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Minister |
Series: Public Ministry
Sub-series: Retreats
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Call Number
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Folder Title
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Date(s)
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| 1586-3-4:
1 |
In Search of Mother God |
1975-1988 |
| 1586-3-4:
2 |
Loving God-Self-Neighbor |
1984 |
| 1586-3-4:
3 |
Spirituality and Compassion: Ways of Growth - Walnut Creek FUMC |
1984 |
| 1586-3-4:
4 |
Sabbath Retreat |
1987 |
| 1586-3-4:
5 |
Sabbath Retreat |
1987-1990 |
| 1586-3-4:
6 |
Forms of Spirituality: Healthy/Unhealthy - Grailville, Ohio |
1989 |
| 1586-3-4:
7 |
Women's Friendships: Presentation 2 |
1989 |
| 1586-3-4:
8 |
Women's Friendships: Presentation 3 |
1989 |
| 1586-3-4:
9 |
Women's Friendships: Presentation 4 |
1989 |
| 1586-3-4:
10 |
Spiritual Direction |
1991-2006 |
| 1586-3-4:
11 |
Diaconal Ministry Retreat |
1992 |
| 1586-3-4:
12 |
Contemplation |
1994 |
| 1586-3-4:
13 |
Companionship |
1994 |
| 1586-3-4:
14 |
Exploring Spiritual Dimensions for Diaconal Ministry |
1995 |
| 1586-3-4:
15 |
Upper Room |
1995 |
| 1586-3-4:
16 |
Facing Conflict Creatively |
1995-1996 |
| 1586-3-4:
17 |
Council of Bishops Retreat |
1996 |
| 1586-3-4:
18 |
Covenant Women |
1996 |
| 1586-3-4:
19 |
Wisconsin Conference Cabinet Retreat |
1996 |
| 1586-3-4:
20 |
West Ohio Conference Extended Cabinet and Spouse Retreat |
1996 |
| 1586-3-4:
21 |
Wisconsin Cabinet Retreat - Advent |
1996 |
| 1586-3-4:
22 |
Michigan Three Year Covenant Community |
1996-1997 |
| 1586-3-4:
23 |
Grailville Sabbath Retreat |
1997 |
| 1586-3-5:
1 |
Grailville Sabbath Retreat Session 1: Contemplation |
1997 |
| 1586-3-5:
2 |
Grailville Sabbath Retreat Session 2: Companionship |
1997 |
| 1586-3-5:
3 |
Grailville Sabbath Retreat Session 3: Compassion |
1997 |
| 1586-3-5:
4 |
Grailville Sabbath Retreat Eucharist |
1997 |
| 1586-3-5:
5 |
Grailville Sabbath Retreat Session 4: Taking Sabbath Home |
1997-2002 |
| 1586-3-5:
6 |
Asilomar Chaplains Retreat |
1997 |
| 1586-3-5:
7 |
Wisconsin Cabinet Retreat |
1997-1998 |
| 1586-3-5:
8 |
Sabbath Time: San Diego District Clergy |
1998 |
| 1586-3-5:
9 |
Wisconsin Cabinet Spiritual Retreat Day |
1998 |
| 1586-3-5:
10 |
Bloomington, Indiana Retreat |
1998 |
| 1586-3-5:
11 |
Clergy Retreats Illinois River and Spoon River Districts |
1998-1999 |
| 1586-3-5:
12 |
Sabbath for Our Souls |
1999 |
| 1586-3-5:
13 |
Wisconsin Cabinet Spiritual Retreat Day |
1999 |
| 1586-3-5:
14 |
Coulee District Clergy Retreat |
2000 |
| 1586-3-5:
15 |
Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation |
2000 |
| 1586-3-6:
1 |
Faith Alive |
2001-2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
2 |
Clergywomen's Consultation - Sabbath Workshop |
2002 |
| 1586-3-6:
3 |
Institute of Spiritual Companionship |
2002 |
| 1586-3-6:
4 |
Spiritual Directors International Regional Meeting |
2002 |
| 1586-3-6:
5 |
Texas Conference Christian Educators Fellowship Retreat Session 1 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
6 |
Texas Conference Christian Educators Fellowship Retreat Session 2 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
7 |
Texas Conference Christian Educators Fellowship Retreat Session 3 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
8 |
Texas Conference Christian Educators Fellowship Retreat Session 4 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
9 |
Texas Conference Christian Educators Fellowship Session 5 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
10 |
Claremont School of Theology Trustee/Faculty Retreat |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
11 |
California-Pacific Clergywomen's Retreat |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
12 |
Academy for Spiritual Formation #19 - Extra Materials |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
13 |
Academy #19 - Day 1 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
14 |
Academy #19 - Day 2 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
15 |
Academy #19 - Day 3 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
16 |
Academy #19 - Day 4 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
17 |
Academy #19 - Day 5 |
2004 |
| 1586-3-6:
18 |
Grail Retreat |
2004 |
| 1586-3-7:
1 |
Wisconsin Conference Clergywomen's Retreat |
2004 |
| 1586-3-7:
2 |
Claremont Presbyterian Church Women's Retreat |
2005 |
| 1586-3-7:
3 |
Presbyterian Women's Retreat - Extra Materials |
2005 |
| 1586-3-7:
4 |
2005 Women's Retreat at CPC |
2005 |
| 1586-3-7:
5 |
Academy #21 |
2005 |
| 1586-3-7:
6 |
Spiritual Direction/Companionship |
2006 |
| 1586-3-7:
7 |
Academy #24 |
2007 |
| 1586-3-7:
8 |
Academy #24 - Day 1 |
2007 |
| 1586-3-7:
9 |
Academy #24 - Day 2 |
2007 |
| 1586-3-7:
10 |
Academy #24 - Day 3 |
2007 |
| 1586-3-7:
11 |
Academy #24 - Day 4 |
2007 |
| 1586-3-7:
12 |
Academy #24 - Day 5 |
2007 |
| 1586-3-7:
13 |
Claremont United Methodist Church - Advent and Epiphany Wondrous Wednesdays |
2007-2008 |
| 1586-3-7:
14 |
Streams of Christian Spirituality |
2007-2008 |
| 1586-3-7:
15 |
Lent Wednesday Two - Celtic/Franciscan Streams |
2008 |
| 1586-3-7:
16 |
Lent Wednesday Three - Ignatian and Carmelite Streams |
2008 |
| 1586-3-7:
17 |
Lent Wednesday Four - Wesleyan Streams |
2008 |
| 1586-3-8:
1 |
Lent Wednesday Five - Feminist and Liberation Streams |
2008 |
| 1586-3-8:
2 |
Lent Wednesdays |
2009 |
| 1586-3-8:
3 |
Streams of Christian Spirituality |
2009 |
Sub-series: Sermons and Lectures
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Call Number
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Folder Title
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Date(s)
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| 1586-3-8:
4 |
Sermon - "Rainbows in Worship" |
1980 |
| 1586-3-8:
5 |
Creative Authority in Ministry |
1982-1983 |
| 1586-3-8:
6 |
Clergywomen and Friendship |
1984 |
| 1586-3-8:
7 |
Mary Vespers |
1987-2007 |
| 1586-3-8:
8 |
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Convocation Address |
1990 |
| 1586-3-8:
9 |
Spirituality in Liturgy Lecture |
1991 |
| 1586-3-8:
10 |
Leadership Dinner Talk |
1993 |
| 1586-3-8:
11 |
Sabbath - Rhythms for Renewal of Life |
1993 |
| 1586-3-8:
12 |
Jeanne Audrey Powers Event |
1995 |
| 1586-3-8:
13 |
Ecumenism and Feminism |
1996 |
| 1586-3-8:
14 |
Sermon - "The Way of the Heart" |
1997 |
| 1586-3-8:
15 |
Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Birthday of Anna Howard Shaw |
1997 |
| 1586-3-8:
16 |
Ordination of Women in The United Methodist Tradition |
1997-1998 |
| 1586-3-8:
17 |
Iliff Lecture - Clergywomen Claiming Authority |
1999 |
| 1586-3-8:
18 |
Presbyterian Homes Service |
1999 |
| 1586-3-8:
19 |
Pacific Northwest Academy for Spiritual Formation Homily - "Chaos and Clarity" |
2000 |
| 1586-3-8:
20 |
United Methodist Clergywomen 50th Anniversary Celebration |
2002-2006 |
| 1586-3-8:
21 |
Sermon - "No Shortage of Gifts" |
2004 |
| 1586-3-8:
22 |
Sermon - "Witness" |
2006 |
| 1586-4-1:
1 |
Almost 50 years and Counting |
2006 |
| 1586-4-1:
2 |
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Full Clergy Rights for Women in the United Methodist Church |
2006 |
Series: Book Materials
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Call Number
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Folder Title
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Date(s)
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| 1586-4-1:
3 |
Abingdon Book Proposal |
1998 |
| 1586-4-1:
4 |
Authority Papers Written by Barbara Troxell - Folder 1 |
1981-2004 |
| 1586-4-1:
5 |
Authority Papers Written by Barbara Troxell - Folder 2 |
1982-2004 |
| 1586-4-1:
6 |
Authority Writings by Others |
1977-1984 |
| 1586-4-1:
7 |
Barbara Troxell Writings |
1984-2013 |
| 1586-4-1:
8 |
Book Proposal, Manuscript, and Chapter Outlines |
1994-1998 |
| 1586-4-1:
9 |
Honoring One Another With Our Stories |
1993 |
| 1586-4-2:
4 |
Items for Research |
1994 |
| 1586-4-2:
5 |
Letters to Interviewees |
1990-1998 |
| 1586-4-2:
6 |
Marion Kline Visit |
1998 |
| 1586-4-2:
7 |
Sabbatical Request and Report |
1992-1994 |
| 1586-4-2:
8 |
Sabbatical Request |
1996 |
| 1586-4-2:
9 |
Women and Polity Issues |
1995 |
Series: General Files
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Call Number
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Folder Title
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Date(s)
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| 1586-4-2:
10 |
Anne McGraw Bennett |
1986 |
| 1586-4-2:
11 |
Barbara B. Troxell Clippings |
1958-2006 |
| 1586-4-3:
1 |
Barbara B. Troxell Items |
1958-2003 |
| 1586-4-3:
2 |
Bennett-Morton Lecture |
2003 |
| 1586-4-3:
3 |
Claremont School of Theology/Pilgrim Place Suppers |
2007 |
| 1586-4-3:
4 |
Clippings on Clergywomen |
1975-1998 |
| 1586-4-3:
5 |
Compassion |
Undated |
| 1586-4-3:
6 |
Discernment |
1996 |
| 1586-4-3:
7 |
Diverse Images of God |
Undated |
| 1586-4-3:
8 |
Expanding Images of God |
1989-2001 |
| 1586-4-3:
9 |
General Conference 2004 |
2004 |
| 1586-4-3:
10 |
Introduction to Sabbath Time Retreat |
1991 |
| 1586-4-3:
11 |
Lectio - Isaiah 43 |
1995-2002 |
| 1586-4-3:
12 |
"Living With Authority" - Alban Institute |
1991 |
| 1586-4-3:
16 |
Sabbath Time - Folder 1 |
1984-1991 |
