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Scrapbook (articles from Journal of Presbyterian Historical Society, press notices, correspondence, pamphlets, etc., by and about Benson); [Gift of Presbyterian Historical Society, Dec. 18, 1996 to Princeton Seminary Archives. Presbyterian Historical Society received as gift from Barbara Benson Jeffreys on or before Feb. 9, 1965]., 1889-1922

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 5

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The materials comprising this collection document a lifetime devoted to intensive research in preparation for the numerous books and articles written by Dr. Benson, as well as the lectures he presented and the hymn books he compiled and edited. The books he authored, among them The English Hymn and Studies of Familiar Hymns, are considered valuable contributions to hymnological literature. His unerring judgment and impeccable literary taste are evidenced by the materials he gathered in pursuance of the subject of his life's work. This collection includes manuscripts of hymns and verses he composed and voluminous notes generated in preparation for courses of lectures delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary under the L.P. Stone Foundation in 1907.

Dates

  • 1889-1922

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access:

There are no special restrictions to access of this collection. It may be examined by library patrons under the normal rules and conditions of Special Collections.

Extent

From the Collection: 14.2 Linear Feet (8 cartons, 2 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Princeton Theological Seminary. Library. Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Princeton Theological Seminary
Wright Library
25 Library Place
Princeton NJ 08540 USA