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Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

James Morris Whiton papers, circa 1819 -- 1929

10.5 linear feet
James Morris Whiton (1833-1920) was a Congregational minister, teacher, and author, recognized as a writer on theological and ethical themes, and a preacher of the social gospel. The collection contains writings, correspondence, journals, material on the New York State Conference of Religion, photographs, and scrapbooks.
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Series 4: New York State Conference of Religion, 1898 -- 1915 2.25 linear feet

Series 4: New York State Conference of Religion, 1898 -- 1915
This series contains information about the New York State Conference of Religion (NYSCR). Included
York State Conference of Religion usually contained four numbers in the series with meetings being held

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.