Ebenezer Kneeland sermons, 1770-1777

Ebenezer Kneeland sermons, 1770-1777

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0718
Bib ID:
4078990 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Kneeland, Ebenezer, -1777
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 linear feet (2 file boxes of 62 sermons)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Scope and Contents

The material is in a small but clear 18th-century hand.

Sixty-two manuscript sermons written by Kneeland and preached in various Connecticut towns. The sermons found in this collection were written between 1770 and 1777 and were preached in various Connecticut towns. Kneeland often delivered the same sermon several times, carefully marking the date and place of preaching on the manuscript. The material is in a small but clear 18th-century hand.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 1 series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Ebenezer Kneeland sermons; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Revision Description

2010-02-16 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Reverend Ebenezer Kneeland (died 1777) was the son-in-law of William Samuel Johnson, the third president of King's College. Kneeland received an Honorary Master of Arts Degree from King's College in 1769.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Sermons
Name
Johnson, William Samuel, 1727-1819
Place
Connecticut -- Religious life and customs
Subject
Clergy

Sermons


Box 1

A-K


Box 2

L-W