Papers, 1817-1875.

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Papers, 1817-1875.

The papers consist mainly of incoming, calendared correspondence from Finney's friends and converts (1817-75). Other records include the complete manuscript of Finney's Memoir (1867-68), manuscripts of Finney's addresses and sermons (1835-60), six hundred sermon outlines (1853-75), lecture notes (1868-75), diaries (1814-70), and various business papers (1823-75). The collection documents Finney's service as President of Oberlin College (1851-65) indirectly or not at all.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7140212

Oberlin College Library

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