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Lorenzo Whiting Blood diary
Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: 1000-032
Abstract
The volume is a 131-page manuscript diary kept by Blood from May 17, 1835 to July 28, 1844. All entries are shorter than a full page, apart from a few exceptions. The diary begins with Blood describing his abusive childhood, and he then introduces himself as a freshman at Wesleyan University. During his freshman year, he became a member of the Missionary Lyceum student organization, and he traveled across Connecticut preaching at the Connecticut State Prison in Wethersfield, the American...
Dates:
1835-1844
Found in:
Special Collections & Archives
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
Found in:
Special Collections & Archives
Moses Clark White collection
Collection
Identifier: 1000-116
Abstract
The Moses Clark White Collection contains four items: Common Place book; a Bible by N. T. Matthew in Fuhchan colloquial; a bound volume of Copy of Manuscripts by Moses C. White, M.D., Pioneer Missionary, Relating to the Founding of Methodist Missions in Foochow, China; and unbound photocopy of the Copy of Manuscripts.
Dates:
1845-1900
Found in:
Special Collections & Archives