Overview
Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
Bridwell Library.
Collection of Perkins School of Theology student publications
1952-ongoing
4 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
This collection comprises copies of three periodicals issued by the Perkins School of Theology student body: The Log (1952-1985), Babylonian Schismatic (1981-1988), and Perkins Student Journal (2000-present).
BridArch 107.02
Material is in English
Historical Note
Perkins School of Theology opened in 1915 in Dallas, Texas as the School of Theology of Southern Methodist University. Today Perkins is one of the 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of only five university-related United Methodist theological schools. The mission of Perkins School of Theology is to prepare women and men for faithful leadership in Christian ministry. (Source: http://www.smu.edu/Perkins/About)
The student body at Perkins School of Theology has produced three periodical publications since 1952: The Log, Babylonian Schismatic, and Perkins Student Journal. These titles communicate campus news and student thought in diverse genres including poetry, satire, art, and formal academic prose.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Bridwell Library’s collection of Perkins School of Theology student publications presents information about campus life along with samples of both humorous and serious student writing dating from the 1950s to the present.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is organized into three series. Each series is a separate publication.
- Series 1: The Log, 1952-1985
- Series 2: Babylonian Schismatic, 1981-1988
- Series 3: Perkins Student Journal, 2000-ongoing
Related Materials
In addition to these Perkins School of Theology student publications, Bridwell Library also maintains a collection of official Perkins School of Theology publications (BridArch 207.01).
Some Perkins School of Theology student publications can also be accessed through the University Archives: Perkins School of Theology records, Southern Methodist University Archives, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University (Accession SMU 1991.0051)
Access to Collection:
The collection is open for research use. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Publication Rights:
Permission to publish materials must be obtained from the Director of the Bridwell Library.
Copyright Statement:
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain copyright authorization.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following terms in the Southern Methodist University Libraries' online catalog. Researchers desiring related materials may search the catalog using these terms.
Perkins School of Theology -- Students.
Perkins School of Theology -- Periodicals.
Southern Methodist University -- Students.
Southern Methodist University -- Periodicals.
College student newspapers and periodicals -- Texas -- Dallas -- Periodicals.
Log.
Babylonian Schismatic.
Perkins Student Journal.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Collection of Perkins School of Theology student publications, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.
Acquisition Information
Acquired. Collection created from internal holdings, 2012.
Processing Information
Processed by Timothy Binkley, 2012.
Finding aid written by
Timothy Binkley, 2012.
Encoded by
Ada Negraru, 2012.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1:
The Log, 1952-1985
The Log was the weekly (later occasional) newsletter issued by the Student Council of Perkins School of Theology from 1952 to 1985. The series contains two subseries: loose issues and bound volumes. Loose issues are foldered by volume. Bound volumes are treated as single folders.
Subseries 1:Loose issues
974A01The Log, volume 1 1952
974A02The Log, volume 2 1953
974A03The Log, volume 3 1953-1954
974A04The Log, volume 4 1954
974A05The Log, volume 5 1954-1955
974A06The Log, volume 6 1955-1956
974A07The Log, volume 7 1956-1957
974A08The Log, volume 8 1957-1958
974A09The Log, volume 9 1958-1959
974A10The Log, volume 10 1959-1960
974A11The Log, volume 11 1960-1961
974A12The Log, volume 12 1961-1962
974A13The Log, volume 13 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 13] 1962-1963
974A14The Log, volume 14 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 14] 1963-1964
974A15The Log, volume 15 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 15] 1964-1965
974A16The Log, volume 16 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 16] 1965-1966
974A17The Log, volume 17 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 17] 1966-1967
974A18The Log, volume 18 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 18] 1967-1968
974A19The Log, volume 19 [empty: reserved for The Log, volume 19] 1968-1969
974A20 The Log, volume 20 1971
974A21 The Log, volume 21 1971-1972
974A22 The Log, volume 22 1973
974A23 The Log, volume 23 1973
974B01 The Log, volume 24 1974
974B02 The Log, volume 25 1975
974B03 The Log, volume 26 1976-1977
974B04 The Log, volume 27 1978
974B05 The Log, volume 28 1979
974B06 The Log, volume 29 1980
974B07 The Log, volume 30 1981
974B08 The Log, volume 31 1982
974B09 The Log, volume 32 1983
974B10The Log, volume 33 1984
974B11[empty: reserved for The Log, volume 34] 1985
974B12The Log, volume 35 1985-1986
Subseries 2:Bound volumes
97501The Log, volume 13 1963-1964
97502The Log, volume 14 1964-1965
97503The Log, volume 15 1965-1966
97504The Log, volume 16 1966-1967
97505The Log, volume 17 1967-1968
97506The Log, volume 18-19 1968-1970
Series 2:
Babylonian Schismatic, 1981-1988
Babylonian Schismatic was an alternative, satirical student newsletter published occasionally beginning in 1981.
1698A01Babylonian Schismatic, volume 1 1981
1698A02Babylonian Schismatic, volume 3 circa 1983
1698A03Babylonian Schismatic 1988
Series 3:
Perkins Student Journal, 2000-ongoing
he Perkins Student Journal (PSJ) is an annual publication presenting student academic work.
1698A04[empty: reserved for PSJ volume 1, number 1] Fall 2000
1698A05PSJ volume 1, number 2 Fall 2001
1698A06PSJ volume 1, number 3 Fall 2002
1698A07PSJ volume 1, number 4 Fall 2003
1698A08PSJ volume 1, number 5 Fall 2004
1698A09PSJ volume 1, number 6 Fall 2005
1698A10[empty: reserved for PSJ volume 1, number 7] Fall 2006
1698A11PSJ volume 8 Fall 2007
1698A12PSJ volume 9 Fall 2008
1698A13PSJ volume 10 Fall 2009
1698A14PSJ volume 11 Fall 2010
1698A15PSJ volume 12 Fall 2011
1698A16PSJ volume 13 Fall 2012