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COREMetadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.ukProvided by Maine State Documents (Maine State Library)Maine State LibraryMaine State DocumentsMaine Writers CorrespondenceMaine State Library Special CollectionsDecember 2015Stanley I. Stuber CorrespondenceStanley Irving Stuber 1903Maine State LibraryFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalmaine.com/maine writers correspondenceRecommended CitationStuber, Stanley Irving 1903- and Maine State Library, "Stanley I. Stuber Correspondence" (2015). Maine Writers Correspondence. 619.http://digitalmaine.com/maine writers correspondence/619This Text is brought to you for free and open access by the Maine State Library Special Collections at Maine State Documents. It has been accepted forinclusion in Maine Writers Correspondence by an authorized administrator of Maine State Documents. For more information, please contactstatedocs@maine.gov.

STUBER, Stanley I.b. Gardiner, Maine, 1903

DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL—AUGUSTA, MAINEFormer Gardiner Man PublishesMany Books on Religious TextsThere is such a demand for abook written by a student at BatesCollege in 1925-26 that AssociationPress has just decided to re-pub lish it both in the United Statesand Canada. The book is "HowWe Got Our Denominations." Theformer student is Stanley I. Stuber,now of New York City, and whoseparents live in Gardiner, Maine.A revised edition of the book willbe published in May.At the suggestion of Dr. HerbertPurinton, professor of Biblical Lit erature at Bates, Mr. Stuber begana special study of church historyand the rise of the various denom inations. He spent two summersworking on the material in theBates library. During his senioryear, as Dr. Purinton's assistant,he taught a course based upon thechapters of the book.Learning of the special work, theRochester Theological Seminary of fered a full year's credit to theyoung author when he entered thegraduate school in 1927.Rfeanwhile the 225 page manu script had been sent to AssociationPress, the YMCA publishing houseof New York City. Much to thesurprise of Mr. Stuber it was im mediately accepted on a royaltybasis. That began a writing careerwhich has led to other books andscores of articles for various reli gious journals. For some fifteenyears he has served as an editorof The 20th Century Quarterlypublished in Chicago, and has editedThe Baptist World and the BaptistWorld-Times, as well as other Bap tist publications.j After receiving his BD and Th.M. (1928 and 1929) degrees from theRochester Theological Seminary andthe Colgate - Rochester DivinitySchool. Mr. Stuber was called tothe pastorate of the First BaptistChurch of Clifton Springs, NewYork. During his last year at sem inary he married Helen Hill, Bates'25, of East Brownfield, Maine.(Sylvia Stuber, the daughter, is nowa sophomore at Bates.)During his ministry at Clifton jSprings Mr. Stuber did a largeamount of writing, not only pub lishing another book, but engagingin special feature writing for news papers and magazines. This led toa position on the staff of the Con vention Bulletin, the official paperof his denomination, and finally tothe full-time position of Secretaryof Publicity. Two years ago hewas made Director of Public Rela tions, and became one of the topofficials of the Northern BaptistConvention.Before going to New York CityMr. Stuber spent four years at theClifton Springs Sanitarium andClinic, where he served full-timeas chaplain and consultant. Manyof his articles have been on re ligion and health, and he has lec tured extensively on the subject."Peace of Mind" is an old storywith him.DR. STANLEY I. STUBERWriting now consumes a largepart of Mr. Stuber's time. He writespromotional copy, ads, booklets, be sides covering conferences all overthe world. Hfe was at the birth ofthe UN at San Francisco. He cover ed the annual meeting of UNESCOat Mexico City. He has had spe cial engagements in Canada. Lastsummer he spent several weeks inEurope studying relief conditions in11 countries as Executive Secretaryof the World Relief Committee ofthe Northern Baptist Convention*Two years ago Keuka Collegehonored Mr. Stuber with the de gree of Doctor of Divinity.The wide variety of his interestsmay be noted in some of the offi cial positions which he now holds.He is chairman of the Radio Com mittee of his denomination and onthe Administrative Committee' ofthe newly formed Protestant RadioCommission. He has done a greatamount of broadcasting for theFederal Council of Churches andthe Church of the Air. He is onthe national board of CARE; sec retary of the board of directors ofChurch! World Service; secretarytreasurer of the Inter-ChurchCommittee, of American-Soviet Re lations; member of the board ofgovernors, American Public Ref lations Association; and chairmanof the Commission on ReligiousFreedom of the Baptist World Al liance. World . relief, DisplacedPersons, world peace, civil liberty,religious radio, the United Nationsand UNESCO are some of his cur rent "hobbies." (He has officialconnections with both UN ( andUNESCO.) For all these he is anadvocate and champion.Who's Who In America gives himconsiderable space, listing manyactivities not mentionedWhen free from speaking andpromotional engagements, he livesin Ridgewood, N.J., where he takesan active interest in the Emman uel Baptist Church along with Mrs.Stuber. Roscoe, the oldest, is ajunior at Denison University, study ing medicine. Sylvia is at Bates,and Lois, the youngest of the fam ily, is a junior in the RidgewoodHigh School.Dr. Stuber has a contract for anew book to be printed by Willettand Clark, the Chicago publishinghouse associated with The Chris tian Century. He has recentlycompleted another large manu script in nineteen centuries ofChristian devotional literature. ANew York publisher has alreadymade business agreements in re spect to this manuscript. NextSummer, Dr. Stuber expects to at tend the World Council of Church es meeting at Amsterdam, Hollandand this very likely will give himnew material for his ever activepen.

April 29, 1937Rev. Stanley X. StuberClifton SpringsNew YorkDear Mr. Stuber:Recently we noticed with pleasure thatyou have been selected to edit an Encyclo pedia of Pulpit Illustrations. This isindeed good news, made even more agreeableby the knowledge that you are a Maine man.In the same announcement, mention is madeof your two books, one a history of the vari ous denominations, and the other a book ofreligious verse for young people*We regret that we do not have either ofthese books in the Maine Author Collection,which includes several hundred books writtenby Maine people. The volumes are inscribedand presented, and are for exhibit purposesonly. We also collect such biographicalmaterial as our authors are kind enough tosend us.We hope that a copy of each of yourbooks may find its way to the shelves ofthis collection, and we assure you thatyour generosity and interest would begreatly appreciated.Very truly yoursMAINE STATE LIBRARYBYSECRETARY

May 20, 1948Dr. Stanley I» StuberRidgewoodHew JerseyDear Dr. Stuber:It has grieved us for some time that theMaine Author Collection does not boast the inclusionof your work. Several years ago we wrote to youabout the possibility of having them here, butperhaps our letter did not reach you.The Maine Author Collection now numbers overfifteen hundred volumes, written by Maine people orabout the state. They are inscribed and presentedfor this purpose, and the inscriptions are variedand original, adding greatly to the valueand fascination of this collection. Visitors andstudents are constantly attracted by the volumes,and we make every effort to see that all Maine writersare represented here.We hope that it may be possible to have yourbooks here. The work of so distinguished a son ofMaine should certainly be in the Maine AuthorCollection.Our good wishes continue and ,we hope that youwill call at the library and see the collectionwhen you are again in Maine.Sincerely yourshmjEnd--1In Charge ofMaine Author Collection

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July 16, 1948Mrs. Stanley I. Stuber163 Greenway RoadRidgewood, New JerseyDear Mrs. Stuber:Your very kind letter, and the copies ofDr. Stuber's books, are gratefully acknowledged.It gives us a great deal of pleasure to be able toinclude THE LIVING WATER and HOW WE GOT OURDENOMINATIONS in the Maine Author Collection.Each carries its particular interest, and HOWWE GOT OUR DENOMINATIONS we find especiallyuseful in the library, for its concise explanationof the various churches.Please accept our warm thanks for the MaineAuthor Collection copies.We shall be glad tosee you if you do find opportunity to call;meanwhile, good wishes for a most happy vacation.Sincerely yourshmjEncl—5/ postal refundIn Charge ofMaine Author Collection

February 9* 1951Rev. Stanley I. Stuber163 Greenway RoadRidgewood, New JerseyDear Dr. Stuber:Your new book, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANUAL FORCHURCHES, is a cause for congratulation. Sucha practical book will find a multitude of userswho will welcome its advice. We placed it onour order list at once, because we realize howhelpful it will be in our work.We hope that the Maine Author Collection,which has your earlier books, may look forward tothe inclusion of an inscribed copy of PUBLICRELATIONS MANUAL FOP CHURCHES. It would give usgreat pleasure to add it to the exhibit.Our good wishes go to yousuccess of the new book.for the wideSincerely yoursIn Charge ofMaine Author Collection

March 29, 1951Rev. Stanley I. Stuberl63 Greenway RoadRidgewood, New JerseyDear Mr. Stuber:Doubleday has very kindly presented a copy ofyour new,book, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANUAL FOR CHURCHES,to the Maine Author Collection.We are mostappreciative of this kindness.May we send it to you for an inscription?Thebooks in this exhibit are inscribed, which adds totheir interest and we want this latest addition tobe so dintinguished.Sincerely yoursIn Charge ofMaine Author Collection

THE JAPAN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.44 EAST 23rd STREET NEW YORK 10, N. Y. ORegon 3-2990OFFICERSKENNETH S. LATOURETTEPresidentHUGH BORTONMRS. HARPER SIBLEYJOHN COVENTRY SMITH163 Greenway Rd.Glen Rock, N.J.Vice-PresidentsMRS. CHARLES H. SEARSSecretaryApril 28, 1951ARTHUR B. HATCHERTreasurerMISS HENRIETTA GIBSONAssistant TreasurerICU FUND CAMPAIGNGENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHURHonorary ChairmanMrs. F.W.JacobsMaine State LibraryState HouseAugusta, MaineJOSEPH C. GREWNational ChairmanDear Mrs. Jacob:ROBERT F. BRADFORDNational Vice-ChairmanJ. LUTHER CLEVELANDNational TreasurerSTAFFSTANLEY I. STUBERExecutive SecretaryMISS RUTH MILLERAdministrative AssistantSAMUEL J. DAVISComptrollerARTHUR JORGENSENNational DirectorYour request for an in scription for my new book PUBLIC RELATIONSMANUAL FOR CHURCHES got caught right in themiddle of a campaign for funds with which tobuild a new university in Japan. I had in tended to answer your letter long before this.Yes, please send the book to me and I will beglad to inscribe some proper words. My interestin your Maine Author Collection grows with eachnew book.Sincerely yours,College andUniversity Campaign Jstar Ley I. StuberExecutive Secretary

April 30, 1951Rev. Stanley I. Stuberl63 Greenway RoadGlen Rock, New JerseyDear Mr. Stuber:Thank you for permission to send your book,PUBLIC RELATIONS MANUAL FOR CHURCHES, to you foran inscription. It is being mailed today, andwe appreciate your taking the time to add thisdistinction to the volume, in the midst of suchimportant and pressing duties as claim you.Sincerely yourshmjEncl—return postage and labelIn Charge ofMaine Author Collect!