Heman Humphrey Sermons 1813-1861

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Heman Humphrey Sermons 1813-1861

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A collection of Humphrey's sermons in holograph and one bound volume of sermons published as pamphlets between 1813 and 1861. The collection includes his printed sermons on temperance, slavery and Native American rights.

2 archives boxes, 1 bound volume; (1.5 linear ft.)

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

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Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....

Humphrey, Heman, 1779-1861

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First President of Amherst College (1823-1845). Humphrey was born in Hartford County, Conn. and graduated from Yale University in 1805. He was ordained a Congregational minister on March 16, 1807. He pastored in Fairfield, Conn., 1807-1817 and Pittsfield, Mass., 1817-1823. After leaving Amherst College he relocated to Pittsfield and continued to preach and give lectures. From the description of Humphrey sermons, 1813-1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 52218792 ...