Edward Norris Kirk papers, 1829-1865

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Summary

Creator:
Kirk, Edward Norris, 1802-1874, Finney, Charles G, 1792-1875, Hastings, Thomas, 1784-1872, Jenks, William, 1778-1866, King, Jonas, 1792-1869, and Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873
Abstract:
Collection comprises one letter written by Kirk in 1861 to reject an invitation, and six letters written to him. Correspondents include abolitionist editor Joshua Leavitt; musician and hymn composer Thomas Hastings; missionary Jonas King; minister, abolitionist, and "Father of Modern Revivalism" Charles Grandison Finney; clergyman and author William Jenks; and a neighbor, G. R. Buckland. Topics include a sermon by Finney on "true" Christian belief and Kirk's evangelistic plans; a request for Kirk's appearance at a benefit; an introduction for a Greek revolutionary, Michael Kalopothakes; the mission to the Armenians; and placement of two young people.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (7 items)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11214

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises one letter written by Kirk in 1861 to reject an invitation, and six letters written to him. Correspondents include abolitionist editor Joshua Leavitt; musician and hymn composer Thomas Hastings; missionary Jonas King; minister, abolitionist, and "Father of Modern Revivalism" Charles Grandison Finney; clergyman and author William Jenks; and a neighbor, G. R. Buckland. Topics include a sermon by Finney on "true" Christian belief and Kirk's evangelistic plans; a request for Kirk's appearance at a benefit; an introduction for a Greek revolutionary, Michael Kalopothakes; the mission to the Armenians; and placement of two young people.

Biographical / historical:

Edwar Norris Kirk was a Christian missionary and evangelist in the Presbyterian, Congregational, and revivalist traditions who resided in Boston.

Acquisition information:
The Edward Norris Kirk Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, June, 2016

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0093.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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