The James Greer Manuscript Collection

Collection

Identifier: SCM 342

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the Reverend Greer's manuscript journal maintained in Princeton from March 24, 1840 until December 24, 1842. In it he recorded his personal thoughts and insights on Princeton Seminary. There is also a manuscript sermon on John 12:24-25 in the collection, as well as some theology exam questions of unknown origin.

Dates

1840-03-24 - 1842-12-24

Conditions Governing 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 the Seminary Archives.

Biographical / Historical

The Reverend James Greer (1815 - 1890) was born in Pleasant Valley, NY. After graduation from the College of New Jersey [Princeton University] and Princeton Seminary (class of 1843), he was engaged in a long career as a stated supply pastor and a teacher. He served as principal of several private schools and was President of Richmond College (Missouri).

Extent

.083 Linear Feet (One custom archival phase box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

The collection was given to the Seminary by the Reverend Greer's granddaughter, Mrs. A.D. Sams of Clinton, TN, sometime after his death. For many years it was stored and catalogued as a part of the library's "alumni alcove" collection. These papers were organized as an Archives manuscript collection in October of 1996.