Related Records

1. 1945/03/09 - Guidebook

   27 pg, Re-typed for easy reading: "Methods of teaching The Urantia Book" presented to the Seventy by Marian Rowley. See FIC.999 for the original typed version.

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. 1945/03/09 - Guidebook

   27 pgs, Dissemination "Methods of teaching The Urantia Book" transcribed version, presented to the Seventy in 1945. See FIC.1076 for a re-typed easier read version.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. 1948/11/17 - Transcript

   4 pgs, Typewritten summary of a talk "How to Tell People about the Urantia Book Without Telling Them about the Urantia Book" or "How to Discuss Truth without Imparting Fact" He suggests various methods symbolism, telescoping, avoidance, (concept) don't substitute information for love and truth, principals, and flexibility. Discusses current Christian teachings on Jesus, Ancient of Days, etc. and what not to challenge. Teaching audience how to int...

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. 1952/02/27 - Primer

   2 pgs, Series of 14 questions prepared for Tom Brown's presentation in Peoria, IL, to a new society. Includes Bill's suggested answers on all manner of subjects.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. 1955/03/07 - Treatise

   21 pgs, A collection of documents about outreach and social developments.

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. 1955/11/03 - Letter

   4 pgs, Reply to Wilkins letter of 10/27. Gives suggested readings for different types of readers, encloses 20 copies of the "Origin" card and is mailing his notebook to him. Reports that 1,500 book were distributed; that he, Dr. Sadler purchased one from Kroch-Brentano's bookstore on Wabash Ave and purchasing a book. Seemed strange to see it displayed under the sign Metaphysical.

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. 1955/11/28 - Letter

   1 pg, Response regarding Hubert's notebook. Bill's wife says she mailed it to New York address a fortnight ago.

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. 1956/01/14 - Letter

   1 pg, To Barrie Bedell from Walter Heiby, saying why his understanding of Melchizedek does not work with The Urantia Book and, therefore, he rejects it.

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. 1956/10/19 - Letter

   1 pg, To Kulieke from Sir Hubert Wikins about book placement and ordering five more. He thanks them for 3rd quarter news, including a second chapter formed in Los Angeles CA, and the death of Wilfred C Kellogg. Remembers Wilfred's work on index.

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. 1956/10/23 - Letter

    1 pg, Responds to Sir Wilkins, sending books. Mentions letter from James F Griffin stationed in Greenland, to whom Sir Wilkins introduced the book.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. 1956/11/08 - Letter

    1 pg, To Dr. Henry Fitzgerald Heard Meredith Sprunger introducing him to the UB.

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. 1956/11/13 - Letter

    1pg, To Meredith Sprunger from Richard (Dick) Rettig, regarding spiritual healing. Expresses surprise at Meredith's position but says he has ordered the Urantia Book.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. 1956/11/15 - Letter

    1 pg, To Marian Rowley from Meredith Sprunger, acknowleging receipt of 24 loan copies for starting study groups.

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. 1956/12/31 - Correspondence

    3 pgs, Letters between Donald Dunn from Kansas City and Meredith Sprunger re: Meredith's outreach efforts. Dunn had offered assistance and Sprunger invited him to send a book now and then for giving out to interested persons. Donald says he got the book 14 months earlier.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. 1957/01/14 - Letter

    2 pgs, To Reverend Bernice Brock from Meredith Sprunger, saying that he is sending her a Urantia Book rather than waiting for their planned meeting. Makes outreach comments Also gives a short history and mentions Dr. William and Lena Sadler as well as Thurston and Wilkins. Mentions William Harrah and Judge Hammerschmidt being skeptical at first but now are convinced of its authenticity.

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. 1957/01/19 - Letter

    2 pgs, To Dr. Gerhard W Grauer from Meredith Sprunger, introducing, the UB. Noteworthy is fine detail that Meredith includes in this letter.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. 1957/01/29 - Letter

    1 pg, To Meredith Sprunger from Harold Karrer, reporting on youth services at church and that Dr. Tillich's secretary did call regarding a meeting.

    Record Type: Archive

    
18. 1957/02/08 - Letter

    1 pg, To Meredith Sprunger from William Harrah, saying he is disappointed to hear that the UB intro written by Meredith cannot be distributed because of copyright laws. He states that the "laws" nowadays are constantly causing embarrassment and annoyance but it is unclear if he is speaking generally or specifically about UB copyright laws. He tells Meredith that he has more knowledge of the UB than anyone save the Sadlers. He states that they rea...

    Record Type: Archive

    
19. 1957/02/15 - Letter

    1 pg, To Marian Rowley from Meredith Sprunger, enclosing a check for the 24 copies, which the Exec. Comm. permitted them to borrow for a time. Mr Harrah made a substantial contribution to pay for the books.

    Record Type: Archive

    
20. 1957/02/15 - Letter

    1 pg, To Ritchie Mikesell of Champaign, Illinois, the son of an acquaintance or friend, from Meredith Sprunger, encouraging him to check out the UB because of his interest in science and his unorthodox religious convictions.

    Record Type: Archive