The Norman White Cary Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 038

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection contains hundreds of Mr. Cary's weekly letters written from Princeton to his family, 1870-1873. These are arranged by year. There are also some items relating to Mr. Cary's work as alumni secretary for his class (1873) at the Seminary.

Dates

1870-1873

Creator

Cary, Norman White, 1849-1928 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access:

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

Preferred Citation

The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The Norman White Cary Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1849 October 29
: Born, New York City
1870
: Graduated, Yale University
1870-1873
: Student, Princeton Theological Seminary
1873 May 8
: Ordained, evangelist, Philadelphia Presbytery
1873-1875
: Stated supply, Hope Mission, Philadelphia
1875-1876
: Student, Union Theological Seminary
1876-1878
: Pastor, First Church, St. Paul, Minnesota
1878-1879
: Stated supply, Bismarck, North Dakota
1879-1880
: Stated supply, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
1881-1882
: Stated supply, Stillwater, Minnesota
1882-1883
: Stated supply, First Church, Peekskill, New York
1883-1884
: Pastor, Grand Forks, North Dakota
1884-1888
: Stated supply, Darby, Philadelphia
1889-1891
: Student, Johns Hopkins University
1891-1892
: Teacher, Wilson College
1892-1894
: Professor, Michigan Military Academy
1894-1898
: Stated supply, Grosse Pointe
1898-1901
: Secratary, Stated Supply Association, Detroit
1901-1905
: Presbyterian Alliance, Detroit
1828 May 11
: Died, Detroit

Biographical Information

Norman White Cary (1849-1928) was born in New York City, and graduated from Yale University and Princeton Seminary (class of 1873). He served several ministries as a Presbyterian pastor. He did graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and taught at Wilson College and Michigan Military Academy.