Records of Adelphoi Theologia and The Society for Religious Improvement
Overview
Adelphoi Theologia was founded on November 10, 1785 by six members of the Harvard College Class of 1786. As of November 4, 1835, the group changed its name to The Society for Religious Improvement. The records document the history and activities of this religious society.
Dates
- Creation: 1785-1847
Creator
- Adelphoi Theologia (Harvard University) (Organization)
Conditions on Use and Access
The Records of Adelphoi Theologia and The Society for Religious Improvement are open for research.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet (9 containers)The Records of Adelphoi Theologia and The Society for Religious Improvement document the history and activities of this religious society. Journals (minutes) kept by the society document weekly meetings and form the largest part of this collection. Other materials include catalogs of the society's library, constitutions, laws, and lists of members, and two letters.
History of Adelphoi Theologia and The Society for Religious Improvement
Adelphoi Theologia, which also identified itself in Greek as ΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑ, was founded as a secret society on November 10, 1785 by six members of the Harvard College Class of 1786. The society met weekly on Sunday evenings for religious activities and discussion of a religious question. As of November 4, 1835, the group changed its name to The Society for Religious Improvement, and began publicizing its meetings. The last members were from the Class of 1847, and the last official meeting was held on June 23, 1847.
Online access
All of the records have been digitized and are available online. Links accompany detailed descriptions.
Inventory update
This document last updated 2019 April 11.
Processing Information
The Records of Adelphoi Theologia and Society of Religious Improvement were first classified and described in the Harvard University Archives shelflist prior to 1980. In November 2007, Juliana Kuipers re-processed the material. Re-processing involved integrating and reorganizing the collection, re-housing materials in the appropriate containers, establishing a series hierarchy, and creating this inventory.
All of the call numbers were simplified.
Creator
- Adelphoi Theologia (Harvard University) (Organization)
- Title
- Adelphoi Theologia (Harvard University). Records of Adelphoi Theologia and The Society for Religious Improvement : an inventory
- Author
- Harvard University Archives
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua05008
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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