Series 4: New York State Conference of Religion, 1898 -- 1915
- Extent:
- 2.25 linear feet 2.25 linear feet; 5 boxes
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This series contains information about the New York State Conference of Religion (NYSCR). Included is the original register of those in attendance, correspondence related to the Conference, published proceedings of the conference, and addresses to and related to the Conference. The addresses before the New York State Conference of Religion usually contained four numbers in the series with meetings being held regularly through the year. Some of the numbers are missing in each year. Meetings were held throughout the state, including in Poughkeepsie and Schenectady. Whiton was very involved in the conference and served as the Chairman of the Executive Committee. Other members of the Executive Committee were Josiah Strong, Henry Mottet, Reverend W. C. Gannett, and L. A. Maynard. Reverend Leighton Williams served as the General Secretary, with Thomas Whittaker as Treasurer.
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This series is arranged by material type.
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Access and use
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This series is open for research.
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
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