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III. Pastoral, 1832-1975, undated

 Series
Identifier: III.

Scope and Contents

Series III. Pastoral contains the records of pastoral activities.

Subseries A. Pastors’ Papers consists of correspondence, sermons, photographs, and other records of 15 ministers who served in the church. It also contains two folders of calendars of services from 1890 through 1957, and two printed items. Of interest are the letters Joseph Henry Thayer wrote to the Sabbath School students while serving as a chaplain in the 40th Massachusetts Infantry for nine months in 1862-1863.

Subseries B. Dismissals and Admissions consists of letters from church members asking to be dismissed from the Crombie Street Church so that they could join a different church as well as the letter granting them that permission. It also contains admissions of individual members to the church.

Dates

  • Creation: 1832-1975, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 8 linear feet (16 boxes; 7 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA