Papers, 1766-1955.

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Papers, 1766-1955.

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Papers include several items created by Oberlin himself: two letters, inscriptions, three watercolors, a map, woodcuts, music, and printed Bible verses; two sermons written for him; silhouettes done from the life of Oberlin and his wife; letters from family members and writings about pastor Oberlin.

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Oberlin, Johann Friedrich, 1740-1826

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John Frederick Oberlin was born in the French city of Strasbourg in 1740. He entered the University of Strasbourg at age 15 and took the Ph. D. at age 23. He then engaged himself as tutor in the home of a local physician, where he increased his understanding of medicine and the education of children. After two years, he rematriculated, this time in theology. He was ordained in 1767. In the tradition of German Lutheran Pietism, he dedicated himself to a life of renunciation in the service of God....