The James Addison Henry Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 109

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of letters, documents, and signatures preserved by Dr. Henry in the course of his extensive correspondence.

Dates

19th century

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 James Addison Henry Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1835 October 28
: Born, Cranbury, New Jersey
1857
: Graduated, College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)
1857-1860
: Student, Princeton Theological Seminary
1860 June 5
: Ordained, Presbytery of Philadelphia
1860-1906
: Pastor, Princeton Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1877
: Awarded honorary doctor of divinity, Centre College, Kentucky
1877
: Awarded honorary doctor of divinity, Washington and Jefferson College
1904
: Moderator, General Assembly
1906
: Awarded honorary doctor of systematic theology, University of Pennsylvania
1906 August 8
: Died, Asbury Park, New Jersey

Biographical Information

Dr. James Addison Henry was born in Cranbury, New Jersey, on October 28, 1835. A graduate of Princeton College (1857) and Princeton Seminary (1860), he was awarded honorary doctorates from Centre College (Kentucky), Washington and Jefferson College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Henry served the Princeton Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as pastor from 1860-1906, and was also elected Moderator of the General Assembly of Presbyterian Church in 1904.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Additional Description

Processing Information:

This collection was donated to the Seminary Libraries in October of 1994, by Mr. Peter Willard of Wilmington, Delaware. With the assistance of William O. Harris (Seminary Archivist), Mr. Willard sold the bulk of the larger original collection through the R.M. Smythe auction house of New York City. Papers that related most directly to Princeton Seminary or the Presbyterian Church were selected for donation. They were organized as a manuscript collection in August of 1996 by Raymond D. Cannata.