The John Rodgers Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 091

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of two file boxes containing approximately 100 sermon manuscripts written by Dr. Rodgers. The sermons were composed from April 7, 1748, through January 20, 1808. Most of these manuscripts include the dates and places where the messages were originally given and the scripture texts that were used.

Dates

1748 - 1808

Language of Materials

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.

Preferred Citation

The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The John Rodgers Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1727 August 5
: Born, Boston, Massachusetts
1747 June
: Licensed to preach, Presbytery of Newcastle
1749 March 16
: Ordained, Presbytery o f Newcastle
1749-1765
: Pastor, St. George Church, Philadelphia
1765-1776
: Pastor, New York City
1768
: Awarded honorary Doctor of Divinity, University of Edinburgh
1777
: Chaplain, Convention of the State of New York
1780-1782
: Pastor, Amenia, New York
1782-1783
: Pastor, Lamington, New Jersey
1783-1811
: Pastor, New York City
1789
: Moderator, Presbyterian General Assembly
1811 May 7
: Died

Biographical Information

The Reverend Doctor John Rodgers (1727-1811) was born in Boston. He was a prominent "New Side" Presbyterian pastor, serving at New York City's Wall Street Church and elsewhere. (For more details see "John Rodgers," W.B. Sprague, Annals of the American Pulpit, III, pp. 154-165).

Extent

0.7 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)

Additional Description

Processing Information:

Little is known about the origins of this collection, except that it was acquired by the Seminary sometime prior to February 1921, when its items were stamped by the library. The collection was catalogued several years ago and assigned a call number of MS R6165.