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A. R. Scherling Christian Literature Book Collection

 Item
Identifier: Mss 347

Scope and Contents

The A. R. Scherling Christian Literature Book Collection was donated to the NDSU Libraries by the Scherling family in the 1980s. Although processed they were never added to the NDSU Libraries online catalog. In 2008 the book collection was transferred to the Institute for Regional Studies for processing and making the volumes available to the research public, while retaining them as a single collection. The books have been organized generally in alphabetical order by author. Consult the box and folder list for author, title and publisher information. Some of the publications contain handwritten notes and commentary, although not known if by Mr. Scherling. Many of the books deal with Charles G. Finney. Four publications are by Mr. Scherling, including two debates in which he participated.

Dates

  • 1853-1968.

Creator

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.

Copyrights

Copyrights to items in this collection remain with original copyright holders or are in the public domain.

Biography

Arvid R. Scherling was born at Pillager, Minnesota on August 21, 1898. He began his photography career at Little Falls, Minnesota and came to Fargo, N.D. in 1919 to establish a studio which bears his name. He married Sophia Wagner on October 4, 1919. She was born April 16, 1895 at Fillbrook, Minn. where she grew up. They raised three children, J. Daniel, Orlando and Mary Scherling. Mr. Scherling retired in 1949 and they moved to Los Angeles, Calif., returning to Fargo in Fall 1971. He died May 18, 1972. Mrs. Scherling died Feb. 13, 1984 at Fargo.



Additional biographical information as taken from the Publisher's Preface in Scherling-Bailey Debate published in 1954 by Telegram Book Company: "A.R. Scherling, the affirmative speaker, with his conservative Baptism background, could perhaps best be described as a non-conformist. At present he holds membership in a congregational church at Los Angeles, California. Ordained into the ministry in 1933, he has been actively engaged in Christian work independently, by means of literature distribution, Evangelism and radio broadcasting. After coming into contact with the published works of Charles G. Finney, of Oberlin College, Mr. Scherling became interested in the science or moral philosophy, which he has perused diligently for the past twenty-five years, accumulating a library of rare books, by authors dealing specifically with the subject under discussion in this volume. He is the author of "The Dogma of a Sinful Constitution and its Practical Bearing" 240 pages cloth bound "Supremacy of Conscience""Sound Speech" and other smaller pamphlets. His public debates have taken him into Canada and several of the States. He has traveled extensively. Besides the United States and Canada, he has toured Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land. At present he resides in Los Angeles, California, where he gives his full time to writing, and further study and research in the field of moral philosophy."

Extent

21 Volumes (21 publications (1 linear feet))

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Collection of Christian literature books from the library of former Fargo photographer, ordained minister and affirmative speaker reflecting his interest in the science or moral philosophy.

Provenance

Donated by Scherling Family, 1980s to the NDSU Libraries, transferred to the Institute for Regional Studies by the NDSU Libraries 2008.

Property rights

The NDSU Libraries owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the A. R. Scherling Christian Literature Book Collection
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Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States