William H. Phelps papers, 1872-1939.

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William H. Phelps papers, 1872-1939.

Correspondence relating to his editorial work and his interest in economic and labor problems, including the Flint, Michigan, sit-down strike of 1937; also sermons, student paper, notebooks of classes at Albion College, and record of weddings performed in 1913 at the First Methodist Church of Battle Creek, Michigan; and photographs.

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Bentley Historical Library

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Albion College

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Phelps, William Henry, 1872-1939.

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Methodist clergyman and editor of M̲i̲c̲h̲i̲g̲a̲n̲ C̲h̲r̲i̲s̲t̲i̲a̲n̲ A̲d̲v̲o̲c̲a̲t̲e̲. From the description of William H. Phelps papers, 1872-1939. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418445 William Henry Phelps was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on November 28, 1872. He graduated from Albion College (1894), Northwestern University (1895) and attended for two years the Boston University School of Theology. He began his career as a clergyman as pastor of a church in...

First Methodist Church (Battle Creek, Mich.)

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Methodist Episcopal Church

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The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in the U.S. in 1784. The first general conference was held in 1792 and the constitution was adopted in 1900. In 1939 the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Protestant Church united to form the Methodist Church (U.S.). From the description of Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1791-1945. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122455885 From the guide to the Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1791-1945, (The New ...