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MS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MS
Letters, sermons, lecture notes, scrapbooks, photographs, and other resources from individuals and groups associated with the Seminary and covering Presbyterianism, Christian missions, ecumenism, and many other topics.

Found in 339 Collections and/or Records:

The George Whitefield Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SCM 057
Scope and Content

This collection consists of Whitefield's manuscript journal maintained from October of 1744 until August of 1746. In it he recorded his personal thoughts and insights on his travels during the midst of the great revival. This journal was transcribed and published in Church History Journal (volume VII) in 1938.

Dates: 1744-1746

The Gardiner Spring Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SCM 216
Scope and Content

This collection consists of 11 sermon manuscripts written by Dr. Spring from 1812 to 1861.

Dates: 1812 - 1861

The Henry H. Bucher, Jr. Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SCM 399
Scope and Contents

This collection includes various atricles detailing the history of West Africa, specifically Gabon, along with the history of Christian Missionary movements into the region. In addition, there are articles on various African languages and personal correspondence. The articles are written in English and French.

Dates: 1496 - 2001

The Nicholas Murray Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SCM 089
Scope and Content This collection consists of 28 boxes of manuscript sermons by Dr. Murray, dating from 1829 to 1861. There are 1,065 sermons, each of which is numbered and labeled in regard to the scriptural text, as well as the date and location in which it was delivered. This collection also contains one box (see box 29) of miscellaneous material, including a small diary maintained during his studies at Princeton (from November 1826 to January 1, 1828), a published pamphlet, biographical materials, and a...
Dates: 1829 - 1861

The Charles Augustus Aiken Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SCM 002
Scope and Content

This collection documents Dr. Aiken's life and career from 1852 until his death in 1892. The bulk of the papers consist of lecture notes from his years at Princeton Theological Seminary. The collection also contains notes taken during his 1852 trip to Germany, as well as other documents on various topics.

Dates: 1852-1892

The Andrew Watterson Blackwood Sr. Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SCM 029
Scope and Content

This collection consists of sermon manuscripts, mementos, published items, lecture notes, book publication documents, correspondence, photographs, other personal papers of Dr. Blackwood, and those of his son, the Rev. Dr. James Blackwood.

Dates: 1917-1990

The Andrew Watterson Blackwood Jr. Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SCM 028
Scope and Content

This collection includes manuscripts of works by the Reverend Andrew W. Blackwood, Jr., Princeton Seminary alumnus and Presbyterian minister.

Dates: 1959-2000

The Frederick Alfred Aston Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SCM 018
Scope and Content

This collection contains the manuscript of a dissertation on Isaiah chapters 29-33. The dissertation was submitted to the Princeton Theological Seminary faculty in competition for the George S. Green Fellowship in Old Testament in 1931.

Dates: 1931

The David Avery Manuscript Collection, an Addendum to the Papers of David Avery (1746-1818)

 Collection
Identifier: SCM 031
Scope and Content

This collection consists of published materials and research materials by and about David Avery.

Dates: 1744 - 1909

The Robert G. Andrus Manuscript Collection

 Collection — Carton 1
Identifier: SCM 015
Scope and Content

This collection consists of various personal papers belonging to Dr. Andrus. These include significant correspondence regarding a controversy over Governor and U.S. Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson's church affiliation. Among these papers are numerous letters (both originals and photocopies) written by Stevenson and by his son. There are also numerous news clippings and essays on the subject.

Dates: 1954-1970