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Baptists -- New England

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Isaac Backus papers

 Collection
Call Number: RG 280
Abstract:

Personal papers of Backus document his professional work and include diaries, travel journals, autobiographical statements, sermons, published and unpublished writings, and extracts from readings. Collected papers include correspondence and narratives chronicling the Separate Baptist struggle for religious freedom, gathered by Backus.

Dates: 1660-1806

John Woolman Brush papers

 Collection
Call Number: RG 283
Abstract:

The John Woolman Brush papers consist of materials documented and compiled by John Brush himself throughout his career. The collection spans from Brush’s early life after high school in 1914 through his retirement, with the latest materials being comments from the late 1970’s in some of his earlier journals, and letters from the 1980’s.

The collection is split into five series: Correspondence, Educational Materials, Pastoral Materials, Writings, and Journals and Diaries.

Dates: 1915-1982

William Hurlin Papers

 Collection
Call Number: RG 289
Abstract:

This collection documents the professional work of William Hurlin, who served as pastor for various Baptist churches in New England and was also involved in Baptist work on the state level, particularly in New Hampshire.

Dates: 1848-1909

Heman Lincoln papers

 Collection
Call Number: RG 290
Abstract:

The Heman Lincoln Papers primarily document the professional work of Lincoln as a Baptist minister and professor at Newton Theological Institution.

Dates: 1838-1887

New England Commission for United Ministries in Higher Education Records

 Collection
Call Number: RG 54
Abstract: The papers constitute the official archive of the organization from its formation in 1967 until its dissolution in 1973. They contain detailed information about the local Christian ministries programs of various colleges and universities in New England. The input of the following denominations to these programs is documented: American Baptists, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Protestant Episcopal Church, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, United Presbyterian Church....
Dates: 1950-1973