Ebenezer Kneeland sermons, 1770-1777

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 1 series.

• Sermons

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. Kneeland often delivered the same sermon several times, carefully marking the date and place of preaching on the manuscript.

• Sermons

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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

Single photocopies 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.

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.

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Kneeland 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.