Sam P. Jones papers, 1859-1961.

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Sam P. Jones papers, 1859-1961.

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The collection consists of the papers of Sam Jones from 1859-1861. The papers include letters, diaries, appointment books, lecture notes and texts, newspaper clippings and miscellany relative to Jones' life and career. There are approximately 117 letters and postcards written by Jones to his wife and children, especially Laura (Mrs. B.C. Sloan) and Julia Baxter. In the letters to his wife, of which seven were written during the last months before their marriage in 1868, 62 between 1881 and 1885, and six at various other times, he tells of the progress of the revivals and meetings, of his religious sentiments, refers to domestic affairs, and reveals a warm and tender affection. On January 18, 1884 he wrote of visiting a Negro College in Memphis. The brief letters to his children, written 1901-1906, are expressive of his feeling and hopes for them. The other 25 letters from various people to Jones or other members of the family refer to Jones' evangelical activities and domestic activities. The small pocket diaries and appointment books tell of his activities during 1884, 1895, 1898, 1902, 1905 and 1906. There is a folder of sermon notes and texts of seven of his lectures. Seven scrapbooks and fourteen folders contain clippings of his columns and press notices about his meetings and other activities.

2 linear ft. : (4 boxes and 2 OBV)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6698115

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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