Papers, 1841-1871.

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Papers, 1841-1871.

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This collection contains material of both a personal and professional nature. A majority of the material originated with Allen's ministry. Included are books of baptism and marriages, sermons, lists of members of local churches, and Sunday school lesson plans. Also included are photographs, religious pamphlets, letters regarding Allen's wedding and some samples of Allen's writing and sketches. The papers also include several items related to the life and career of Cornelia Allen. Her papers include literary writings, poetry and verse, autograph book, and two letters related to the shipment of hospital supplies by a local missionary society that she was involved with during the Civil War.

2 boxes (0.50 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6712786

New York State Library

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Allen, William W., 1829-1866.

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William W. Allen was born in 1829, and raised in Rensselaerville, New York. He graduated from Williams College in 1849, and in 1850 was a teacher in New Lebanon. In 1853 he was licensed to preach in the Baptist Church in Canaan, New York. Allen married Cornelia Niles of Rensselaervelle in 1855, and the same year became minister of churches at Sand Lake and Schodack. In 1858 he moved to Iowa, where he served as pastor at a number of churches across the state until 1865. During his time in Iowa he...

Niles, Cornelia D.

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