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Scandlin, William George, 1828-1871. Papers, 1849-1936.

Title: Papers, 1849-1936.

This collection contains the diaries of Rev. William George Scandlin for the period 5 November 1849 to 19 July 1862. Coverage in the later years is sporadic and there are gaps throughout the time span. Most of the diaries include newspaper clippings, and tipped in and loose correspondence. The collection also contains miscellaneous correspondence, papers, newspaper clippings, drawings, and a photograph pertaining to the life and death of Scandlin. These papers include certificates of preaching; letters to and from the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches; papers and newspaper clippings pertaining to his participation in the Civil War; a newspaper clipping concerning his ordination in 1855; biographies of Scandlin, including a reminiscence by his wife; resolves and letters of condolence written to his wife and children; a photograph; and miscellaneous articles and drawings mostly relating to the Civil War.

ArchivalResource: 1 box.4 v. ; octavo.

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Second Church (Boston, Mass.). Second Church (Boston, Mass.) records, 1650-1970.

Title: Second Church (Boston, Mass.) records, 1650-1970.

Records of Second Church (Boston, Mass.), a Congregational and later Unitarian church, include church records, 1650-1969, including the earliest record book kept by Cotton Mather, 1650-1741, and vital statistics such as members, baptisms, marriages, and deaths; treasurer's accounts and reports, 1711-1968, including poor records; pew deeds and accounts, 1755-1919, including two Paul Revere pew deeds; proprietors' records, 1719-1955; committee records, 1801-1964, including the Standing, Building, and Music committees; legal records including land deeds, 1724-1958; weekly calendars and newsletters, 1890-1970; and scrapbooks, 1912-1969. Also includes records of church clubs and organizations, 1719-1955, including the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, Boston Quarterly Charity Lecture, Ladies Benevolent Society, and National Alliance of Unitarian Women, as well as the Sunday school and church library; minister's papers, 1677-1961, including Henry Ware, Jr. sermons, 1814-1834, and Ralph Waldo Emerson papers, 1828-1883, including his letters of acceptance and resignation and a manuscript copy of his sermon on the Lord's supper which led to his resignation; church historian files, clippings, and printed materials relating to church history; and records of churches absorbed by Second Church, including New Brick Church, 1719-1773, Freeman Place Chapel, 1848-1854, and Church of the Savior, 1845-1860.

ArchivalResource: 110 v., 43 boxes, and 1 oversize box.

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Benevolent Fraternity of Churches (Boston, Mass.). The Benevolent Fraternity of Unitarian Churches records [electronic resource]. 1834-1997.

Title: The Benevolent Fraternity of Unitarian Churches records [electronic resource]. 1834-1997.

The papers of the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches (1834-1962) constitutes 2.5 linear inches. The largest part of the collection is annual reports dating from 1901 to 1962 (with gaps). There are also four early discourses on the organization by leading BFC members (including Joseph Tuckerman). In addition, there a number of newsletters entitled "Our Fraternity Bulletin" covering the period from 1931 to 1941. Also included is a pamphlet issued by the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry in 1997.

ArchivalResource: 1 boxes (25 linear in.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48592322 View