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Protestantism

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:

Constantine Southworth letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323377]
Identifier: MSS SC 2434
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters dated 9 Nov. 1825. The item is addressed to "Deacon Asaph Drake" in Weybridge, Vermont. Southworth writes about the religious ferver in New York State. "I rejoice to hear that GOD is appearing in his glory to build up Zion in W. & the vicinity."

Dates: 1825 November 9

A declaration of our faith and practice

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308410]
Identifier: MSS SC 1053
Scope and Contents

Record book of the Providence Baptist Church of Beaver County, Pa. pages 1, 28, 95-147. The book is largely minutes of church meetings relating to matters of church policy including excommunication. Sidney Rigdon, an early Mormon church leader, is mentioned on pages 95 and 97.

Dates: 1801-1827

G. Edwards's journal for the 2nd quarter of Miss Chittenden's school in Bath

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233646535]
Identifier: MSS 8321
Scope and Contents

Collection contains the handwritten notes of George Edwards at Miss Chittenden's School in Bath, New York. He notes his daily lessons, including specific subjects, and the exam scores of himself and a few others. Also included are his notes of the sermons each week at church. Dated February 10th to March 27th, 1828.

Dates: 1828-1841

Emeline letter to her sister, Walpole, New Hampshire

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230323781]
Identifier: MSS SC 2451
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter dated July 24, 1832, with "Dear Sister" on the top of the first page as a salutation. The item was addressed to Joseph Mason of Walpole, New Hampshire. Emeline informs her sister that she has just been baptized into a Protestant church about 50 miles west of Palmyra, New York and no longer fears death or hardship.

Dates: 1832 July 24

Church of England parish records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197230217884]
Identifier: MSS 1748
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and handwritten copies of vital records taken from the Parish registers of Little Staughton, Bedfordshire, Wilden, Wilstead, Potton, and Clifton in England. The records include lists of baptisms, marriages, and burials. The materials were compiled in 1934 by an unknown person. The items list dates from 1545 to 1812.

Dates: 1934

Geschichte der christlichen Kirche

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315050]
Identifier: MSS SC 1729
Scope and Contents

Handwritten overview of the history of Christianity. The volume includes also some remarks on doctrinal and ethical development. The item is written from a Protestant perspective. The document is in German.

Dates: 1868

History of Baptists in Texas

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230342740]
Identifier: MSS 822
Scope and Contents

Typewritten history of Baptists in Texas. Walston recounts the history of the early Baptists in Texas including their confrontations with Indians. The history includes typed copies of meeting minutes of various Baptist groups. The date of the composition of the item is uncertain.

Dates: approximately 1950

Emma G. Holloway collection of Society of Friends history

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6723
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of pamphlets and other materials concerning Quaker doctrine, pacifism, and education. The collection dates from 1879-1982. A lot of the collection deals with Swarthmore College, and the First Friends Church.

Dates: 1879-1982

Kendall County, Illinois Court writs

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230336197]
Identifier: MSS 1043
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten and printed writs. They declare that David Hyrum Smith, a leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is legally insane and should be sent to an institution. Many of the items were signed by Joseph Smith, III, the founder of that faith. Also included are newspaper clippings and a certificate verifying David Smith's death.

Dates: 1877-1904

Abiel Leonard letter to A. P. Stevenson

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233616363]
Identifier: MSS 8883
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter from Leonard, missionary bishop of Salt Lake City for the Episcopal Church, to Miss A. P. Stevenson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 30, 1900. The letter notes the receipt of a note and gift from Miss Stevenson, mentions an outing he took to rest from his labors, and mentions sending a photograph of himself (not included). The letter is written on "Bishop's House" letterhead, and includes an envelope postmarked January 31, 1900.

Dates: 1900 January 30