Scrapbook, f 1893-1913.

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Scrapbook, f 1893-1913.

Scrapbook of articles relating to the Billy Sunday revival held in Springfield, Illinois starting on February 26, 1909 and running through the end of March 1909. Complete text of some of his sermons were printed in the newspapers. Also some articles related to religion, Springfield history and social events from various years between 1893 andd 1913.

1 v. ; 34 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7604559

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935

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William Ashley Sunday, Sr., American evangelist, was born November 19, 1862 in Ames, Iowa. After holding various jobs while completing high school, he was recruited to join the Chicago White Stockings, a professional baseball team. He committed his life to Christ in 1886 or 1887, upon following a street gospel band back to their mission. He married Helen Amelia Thompson in 1888. He gave talks to young men in the cities his team visited and worked part-time for the Chicago YMCA. He coached the ba...

Griffith, Alice.

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Springfield, Ill. resident and widow of Benjamin M. Griffith. From the description of Scrapbook, f 1893-1913. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 49281489 ...