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Methodist Episcopal Church (General subdivision: History.)

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Laban Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-087
Abstract

The Laban Clark papers contain correspondence, sermons, lectures, and journals by Laban Clark, as well as papers about his life's history, the founding of Wesleyan University, and his finances.

Dates: 1794-1935

Willbur Fisk papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-091
Abstract

The Willbur Fisk papers consist of two large series, Correspondence and Papers. The Papers feature items related to Wesleyan University, including his acquisition of scientific equipment. They also contain Fisk's own writings and sermons, on topics ranging from abolitionism to Methodist issues. A subset of the Papers are items written by or belonging to Ruth Peck Fisk, the wife of Willbur Fisk.

Dates: 1812-1883

Methodist Church letters

 Collection
Identifier: 1000-394
Abstract

A collection of Methodist letters from the library of Albert Sanford Hunt (1827-1898) of Rhinebeck, New York. The letters were originally bound in two volumes, one labeled "Methodist Autographs, English", and one "Methodist Autographs, American". Many of the letters are addressed to Freeborn Garrettson (1752-1827), an important figure in the establishment of Methodism in North America.

Dates: 1770-1827

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African Americans -- Colonization 1
Clergy 1
Scientific apparatus and instruments 1
Sermons 1
Slavery and the church 1