Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf). Papers, 1831-1897.
Overview
Sermons and addresses of Universalist minister John Greenleaf Adams.
Dates
- Creation: 1831-1897.
- Creation: May 18, 1870.
Extent
1 boxesPrincipally sermons and addresses printed in newspapers. Also includes photographs and manuscript "life notes" by Adams dated May 18, 1870.
Biographical / Historical
John Greenleaf Adams (1810-1887) was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He married twice during his life and had one daughter and two sons. His academic pursuits brought him as far as a doctorate in divinity. He was ordained in 1833 in Rumney, New Hampshire, and was also pastor at Claremont, New Hampshire; Providence, Rhode Island; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Malden, Worcester, and Lowell, Massachusetts. He edited the New Hampshire publication Star in the East, and Massachusetts publications such as the Gospel Teacher; Myrtle; and the Sunday School Helper. Adams published a total of 20 books and pamphlets during his life, including Our Day and Fountain. He also contributed to Hymns for Christian Devotion.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series:
- Series I. Addresses and sermons, arranged chronologically
- Series II. Sermons, n.d
- Series III. Writings and correspondence
- Series IV. Biographical
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Universalist Historical Society, 1976.
- Title
- Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf), 1810-1887. Papers: A Finding Aid.
- Author
- Andover-Harvard Theological Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- div00414
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard Divinity School Library, Harvard University Repository
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