Protestantism
Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:
Constantine Southworth letter
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."
A declaration of our faith and practice
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.
G. Edwards's journal for the 2nd quarter of Miss Chittenden's school in Bath
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.
Emeline letter to her sister, Walpole, New Hampshire
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.
Church of England parish records
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.
Geschichte der christlichen Kirche
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.
History of Baptists in Texas
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.
Emma G. Holloway collection of Society of Friends history
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.
Kendall County, Illinois Court writs
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.
Abiel Leonard letter to A. P. Stevenson
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.