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Cummins, George D. (George David), 1822-1876. George David Cummins papers, 1846-1875.

Title: George David Cummins papers, 1846-1875.

The correspondence by and about this militant Low Church-leader is chiefly from himself and others to Bishop William Rollinson Whittingham. It includes material concerning his work in Trinity Parish, Washington, D.C., 1854-1857, and rectorship of St. Peter's Church, Baltimore, 1858-1862. Some printed sermons on slavery, the Civil War, and other topics are included. Subsequent papers relate to Cummins's transfer to Trinity Church, Chicago, 1863; election as Assistant Bishop of Kentucky, 1866; his conduct while in office; and episcopal services which he performed for Bishop Whittingham in Maryland, 1867. Some letters concern a dispute with Bishop Henry J. Whitehouse and troubles in the Diocese of Illinois. There are substantial holdings on the schism in the Protestant Episcopal Church brought about by Cummins, his renunciation of the Episcopal ministry, his deposition, 1874, his influence in Virginia and attraction for Methodists, and the founding of the Reformed Episcopal Church.

ArchivalResource: 95 items.

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Whitehouse, Henry John, 1803-1874. Sermon preached at funeral of Col. Nathaniel Rochester, May 19, 1831 / by Rev. Henry John Whitehouse.

Title: Sermon preached at funeral of Col. Nathaniel Rochester, May 19, 1831 / by Rev. Henry John Whitehouse. [19--]

ArchivalResource: [17] leaves ; 29 cm.

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Kemper, Jackson, 1789-1870. Jackson Kemper papers, 1811-1878.

Title: Jackson Kemper papers, 1811-1878.

Papers by and about the founder of the Episcopal Church in the Middle West span his career and deal with most of the concerns of the Church in this period as well as some of the events of his episcopate. They begin with his declining a call to St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, 1813, and correspondence while rector of churches in Philadelphia, 1811-1831, chiefly with Bishop James Kemp, concerning such subjects as affairs of the General Theological Seminary, Bishop William White's papers, Kemper's ministry to Blacks in Philadelphia, his recommendation of the Reverend William Levington, first Negro Episcopal clergyman to come to Maryland, and other clergy matters. Four letters of 1832, written while rector of St. Paul's Church, Norwalk, Conn., include mention of family affairs and his possible election as Bishop of the proposed Diocese of the Southwest. In 1835 he is consecrated Bishop of Missouri and Indiana. Most of the papers date from Kemper's years as bishop and many are addressed to Bishop William Rollinson Whittingham. They deal with affairs of the Church in his vast territory, such as educational enterprises (especially Kemper College, Missouri, Jubilee College, Illinois, and Racine College, Wisconsin); Kemper's wish to establish a theological seminary, for the West; Nashotah House; activities and travels in Missouri and Iowa and controversies with Roman Catholic bishops there; missionary work in Minnesota, Kansas, and Nebraska; preparation of a Prayer Book for Oneida Indians; fund raising for western missions and institutions; life in Wisconsin and affairs of the Church there; and a host of clergymen, including James Lloyd Breck, James Abercrombie, William Adams, John V. Van Ingen, William E. Wyatt, and Dr. John Edward Garner. Kemper expresses high regard for Bishop Whittingham and offers to assist him, asks his advice on church practices, and comments on Whittingham's dispute with the Reverend Joseph Trapnell, Jr. There are also references to Kemper's visits to Maryland. Other subjects in these papers are business of the House of Bishops; matters before various General Conventions and views on the organization of General Conventions; the trials of Bishops Benjamin T. Onderdonk and Henry U. Onderdonk; opposition to the consecration of Bishop William C. Doane; and opinions about Bishops Philander Chase and Henry J. Whitehouse and Church affairs in Illinois, Kansas, and New York. Other letters concern relations with the Church of England, including the Lambeth Conference of 1867. There are references to Kemper's ill health and death, and subsequent papers concerning him.

ArchivalResource: 157 items.

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Robbins, Howard Chandler, 1876-1952,. Bishops' papers, 1761-1943.

Title: Bishops' papers, 1761-1943.

Letters, portraits and photographs, biographies, clippings, and other material concerning bishops of the Episcopal Church. Includes material concerning Samuel Seabury, William White, Thomas Church Brownell, Benjamin B. Smith, William R. Whittingham, William M. Green, John Williams, Henry John Whitehouse, Thomas Fielding Scott, Henry B. Whipple, Arthur C. Coxe, Robert H. Clarkson, Daniel Tuttle, William C. Doane, William H. Hare, John F. Spalding, Alexander C. Garrett, Thomas U. Dudley, George F. Seymour, Henry C. Potter, William Lawrence, Nathaniel S. Thomas, Julius W. Atwood, Philip M. Rhinelander, Frank Touret, Edward L. Parsons, William T. Manning, Charles L. Slattery, Thomas Casady, Charles K. Gilbert, and others.

ArchivalResource: 11.7 cubic ft.

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McCoskry, Samuel Allen, 1804-1886. Samuel Allen McCoskry papers, 1836-1878.

Title: Samuel Allen McCoskry papers, 1836-1878.

These papers date from McCoskry's election as Bishop of Michigan, 1836; some relate to his diocese but most concern Church affairs in general. They reveal his attitude toward the Church of England; the need for discipline; events in the Diocese of New Jersey and the trial of Bishop George W. Doane; dealings with Bishop Philander Chase; opinion of Bishops Levi S. Ives and Henry J. Whitehouse; the proposed move of Bishop Whittingham to Washington, D.C.; McCoskry's interest in the Irish Society, and his personal difficulties. The circular notice of McCoskry's deposition as Bishop, 1878, is also included.

ArchivalResource: 35 items.

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Upfold, George, 1796-1872. George Upfold papers, 1829-1870.

Title: George Upfold papers, 1829-1870.

The collection consists of Upfold's colorful private correspondence with Maryland Bishop William Rollinson Whittingham, and letters of others about him. Subjects include the New York Protestant Episcopal Press, the New York Protestant Episcopal Tract Society, affairs of St. Luke's Church, New York City, and the Sunday School Union. More substantial materials concern Upfold's rectorship of Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, 1831; his travels in the middle west and description of church affairs there, 1840, including support for Bishop Jackson Kemper; his election as Bishop of Indiana and opposition thereto; troubles with Bishop Philander Chase; views concerning the trial of Bishop Benjamin T. Onderdonk and belief in his innocence; affairs of the Diocese of Indiana; descriptions of episcopal visitations; and many clergy matters, including references to John Martin, George Lamb Roberts, Ashbel Steele, and Horace Stringfellow, Jr. Upfold writes of wanting no "ultraism" among his clergy and deplores romanizing. He urges moderation and avoidance of controversy, but shows spirit in party strife. Much concerns Upfold's relations with other bishops and vigorous opinions about them, especially George W. Doane, William Meade, Levi S. Ives, Charles P. McIlvaine, Henry J. Whitehouse, and Joseph C. Talbot. He describes his tastes in architecture and projects for building churches. Collection contains frequent references to affairs of the General Theological Seminary, New York City, and Nashotah House, Wisconsin. Four letters of 1861 concern the Civil War, the state of the nation, and problems of the Episcopal Church. Among other points are condemnation of Bishop Leonidas Polk's military service for the Confederacy; fast days in Indiana; prayers to be used there; praise for Bishop Whittingham's Unionist stand in Maryland; funding of missionaries for Alabama; the need for moderation in dealing with the South; and hope for reunion of the Episcopal Churches in North and South after the war. Also includes references to family affairs and the bishop's declining years.

ArchivalResource: 59 items.

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Whitehouse, Henry John, 1803-1874. Henry John Whitehouse papers, 1824-1875.

Title: Henry John Whitehouse papers, 1824-1875.

These papers begin early, with comments on Whitehouse at the General Theological Seminary, 1824. Mention of his health, character, and abilities occurs in minor correspondence of 1826-1847. More substantive materials relate to the period 1848-1875, and consist chiefly of correspondence with Bishops William Rollinson Whittingham and William Pinkney and the Reverend William E. Wyatt. Subjects include Whitehouse's role in the Sunday School Union; his election as Bishop Coadjutor of Illinois, 1851; his succession as Bishop, 1852; and reorganization of his diocese. He performs episcopal duties in Maryland, 1853, with reports on visitations to a number of churches. Letters of 1854-1860 deal with troubles in the Diocese of Illinois, the question of the Bishop's residence, the possibility of his resignation, and financial problems in founding the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Chicago. Civil War items include the pastoral letter to the Diocese of Illinois on the outbreak of war, 1861; church affairs there in 1864; and opposition to drafting clergymen for military service, 1865. He is active in the Freedmans' Commission, 1865. He reports on his travels, the Lambeth Conference of 1867, and conditions in the Church of England and the Russian Orthodox Church. Other subjects include the schism of Bishop George D. Cummins, 1868-1869; church work for Swedes in the Diocese of Illinois; opinion of the Lutherans; relations with the Churches of Sweden and Denmark; the Chicago fire, 1871; the trial of the Reverend George E. Cheney, 1871-1873; and the importance of the Cologne Conference of the Old Catholic Church, 1872. Tributes and other references to Whitehouse after his death, including six letters by his son, W. Fitzhugh Whitehouse, 1874-1875, concerning the election of a successor, the Bishop's views on ritualism and episcopal authority, and the candidacy of the Reverend George F. Seymour.

ArchivalResource: 103 items.

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Episcopal Bishops collection 1778-1911 Episcopal Bishops collection

Title: Episcopal Bishops collection 1778-1911 Episcopal Bishops collection

This collection contains letters, biographical newspaper clippings, cartes de visite, and other material related to Episcopal bishops between the late 18th and early 20th centuries.

ArchivalResource: 1 linear foot

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