Percy Keller papers, 1910-1917.

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Percy Keller papers, 1910-1917.

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The collection consists chiefly of incoming letters, but also includes a pamphlet, a penmanship tablet and photographs, much of which was sent to Percy Keller by J. Harvey Hanford. In his letters, Hanford reports on his health, his family, and on his religious beliefs and practices. Of particular interest is his mention of Billy Sunday, an evangelist known for his attacks on liquor consumption. Hanford congratulates Keller on being a member of Billy Sunday's church, and regrets that he has never seen him preach. Enclosed with Hanford's letter, is a printed history of his church in Unionville, in which he is featured, and his portrait dated 1917.

0.02 linear feet (1 folder)

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760970

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Keller, Percy R. (Percy Raymond), 1880-1956

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Residing in Paterson, New Jersey during the years 1910-1917, Percy Keller was most likely a former student of J. Harvey Hanford. From the description of Percy Keller papers, 1910-1917. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 57317751 ...

Hanford, J. Harvey, fl. 1839-ca. 1915.

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Smith, Frank

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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...