Ebenezer Kneeland sermons, 1770-1777
Collection context
- Creator:
- Kneeland, Ebenezer, -1777
- Extent:
- 1 linear feet (2 file boxes of 62 sermons)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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 of access:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Ebenezer Kneeland sermons; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
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