James Sayre Griffing papers

Collection — Volume: 1

Identifier: 2002-048

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The following list of items in the collection come from the deed of gift:

"The Moulding Process," holograph manuscript first draft of Commencement oration, 1852, 4 p.
"Advantages of Covetousness," holograph manuscript of Junior Exhibition address, 1849, 12 p.
7 Wesleyan tuition receipts, 1847-49.
Programs to: Junior Exhibition, 1849; Commencement exercises, 1848 and 1852; and Commencement ceremony, 1852 (three copies).
Alumni Centennial Fund subscription request letter, 1876.

Dates

Creation: 1849-1876

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

In public domain - No Copyright - United States

Biographical / Historical

James S. Griffing was born in Oswego, New York in 1822. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan in 1852. After leaving Middletown, Griffing was appointed a Methodist missionary in Wyandotte, Kansas in 1854. Between 1856 and 1882, Griffing serrved at numerous congregations thoughout Kansas and Nebraska. Rev. James S. Griffing died on April 3, 1883 and is buried in Manhattan, Kansas.

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Materials from James Sayre Griffing, class of 1852.

Arrangement

Collection is currently arranged in the order it was received.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection of original documents donated by William J. Griffing. Mr. Griffing donated a collection of photocopies of additional documents, including portions of J.S. Griffing's journal (which he still owns) to the Archives in the past. Those items are housed in the J.S. Griffing vertical file.