BEECHER, HENRY WARD, 1813-1887. Henry Ward Beecher sermons, 1860-1886

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Descriptive Summary

Creator: Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887. Title: Henry Ward Beecher sermons, 1860-1886 Call Number: Manuscript Collection No. 005 Extent: 0.01 cubic ft. (1 folder) Abstract: Contains thirteen printed sermons clipped from various newspapers. Language: Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access Unrestricted access.

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Custodial History Received from the Essex Institute; Salem, Massachusetts.

Citation [after identification of item(s)], Henry Ward Beecher Sermons, Archives and Manuscript Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.

Processing Processed by Anita K. Delaries, December 1983.

Collection Description

Biographical Note Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), son of Lyman Beecher, was an American clergyman born in Litchfield, Connecticut, in 1813. He was known as a powerful and convincing speaker who commanded wide influence throughout the country. Along with his sister, Harriet Beecher

Emory Libraries provides copies of its finding aids for use only in research and private study. Copies supplied may not be copied for others or otherwise distributed without prior consent of the holding repository. Henry Ward Beecher Sermons, 1860-1886 Manuscript Collection No. 005

Stowe, he was an abolitionist and a supporter of women suffrage. He served the Plymouth Congregational Church in Brooklyn, New York, from 1847 until his death in 1887.

Scope and Content Note The collection consists of thirteen printed sermons clipped from various newspapers.

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Container List

Box Folder Content 1 1 The Salem Gazette, untitled, 1860 January 17 1 1 The Boston Traveller, untitled, 1862 August 9 1 1 The American Traveller, "Consolations of the Sufferings of Christ," 1871 March 11 1 1 "Intensity of the Spirit," 1871 April 29 1 1 "Lecture Room Talks: Heavenly Rest," 1872 October 19 1 1 "The Reward of Loving," 1872 December 14 1 1 "Lecture Room Talk: Prayer," 1873 January 11 1 1 "Lecture Room Talk: The Death of Friends," 1873 February 1 1 1 "Sin's Recompense," 1873 May 3 1 1 "Liberty in the Churches," 1874 June 27 1 1 The Boston Traveller, "Christian Sympathy," 1874 September 19 1 1 "The New Birth," 1886 April 3 1 1 "Upward Growth," 1886 July 3

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