The Alford Kelley Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 118

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of 8 volumes of scrapbooks dated 1895-1941. It includes materials related to pastorates of Malvern, Frazer, and Westminster Presbyterian churches; work with the prohibition movement (Anti-Saloon League of Philadelphia); and involvement with various Presbyterian Church, Princeton University, and Princeton Theological Seminary interests. Also included is a letter from Woodrow Wilson.

Dates

1895 - 1941

Language of Materials

English

Access:

There are no special restrictions to the access of 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 Alford Kelley Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1859 April 6
: Born, Baltimore, Maryland
1886
: Graduated, College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)
1886-1889
: Student, Princeton Theological Seminary
1889
: Graduated, Master of Arts, College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)
1889-1890
: Stated supply, Nicholson, Pennsylvania
1890 July 15
: Ordained, Presbytery of Carlisle
1890-1893
: Pastor, Mooredale, Pennsylvania
1894-1897
: Pastor, Malvern, Pennsylvania
1894-1905
: Pastor, Frazer, Pennsylvania
1906-1907
: Pastor, Westminster Church, Erie, Pennsylvania
1907-1910
: Field Secretary, Anti-Saloon League
1910-1914
: District superintendent, Anti-Saloon League
1914-1915
: Field Secretary, Dauphin County, No License League
1915-1918
: Pastor, Manassas, Virginia
1915-1919
: Pastor, Clifton Station, Virginia
1919-1920
: Stated supply, Clifton Station, Virginia
1920
: Field Secretary, Anti-Saloon League, Philadelphia
1920
: Retired, due to ill health
1920-1934
: Resided in West Chester, Pennsylvania
1935-1942
: Resided in Ballston Spa, New York
1942 August 8
: Died, Ballston Spa, New York

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Additional Description

Processing Information:

This collection was processed, and the original finding aid was written by Douglas F. Denné in the Spring of 1996, under the direction of William O. Harris, Archivist. The finding aid was edited by Sarah Seraphin AND Daved Anthony Schmidt in March of 2009.