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Charles Eli Bronson papers, 1845 -- 1966

Charles Eli Bronson papers, 1845 -- 1966

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Charles Eli Bronson papers, 1845 -- 1966

This series is open for research.

1.25 linear feet; 1.25 linear feet; 3 boxes

This series contains Bronson's sermons and writings, including early sermons that were revised and re-preached and include annotations with multiple locations and dates; as well as personal materials related to the Bronson immediate and extended families, including genealogical research, bibles, bulletins, clippings, journals, correspondence and other writings, and artifacts.

This series is arranged roughly by material type: writings, and family materials.


Box 1 Folder 1-2 Marlboro, Saginaw and Philadelphia Sermons, circa 1884 -- 1912

Box 1 Folder 3-4 Writings, circa 1912 -- 1919

Box 1 Folder 5 Sermons of Reverend Charles Eli Bronson (bound)`, 1930

Box 1 Folder 6 Correspondence, 1895 -- 1922

Box 1 Folder 7 Notes, circa 1884 -- 1930


Box 2 Folder 1 Personal Workers' Testament, 1905

Box 2 Folder 2 Polyglot Bible (English version), circa 1900 -- 1909

Box 2 Folder 3 West Hope Presbyterian Church Bulletins, 1911 -- 1929

Box 2 Folder 4 West Hope – 17th Anniversary of Rev. Bronson's Pastorate, 1917

Box 2 Folder 5 Calendar and Journal, 1922 -- 1925

Box 2 Folder 6 Tenant College of Christian Education – Bulletin and Clipping, 1941

Box 2 Folder 7 Amy Talbot Taintor [Bronson] Wedding Datebook, circa 1898


Box 3 Folder 1 Notes on Bronson Children, circa 1900 -- 1911

Box 3 Folder 2 Clippings of Bronson Childrens' Hair, 1907 -- 1916

Box 3 Folder 3 Amey Bronson – Pressed flowers, Smith College records, circa 1928

Box 3 Folder 4 Margaret Letters, 1910 -- 1911

Box 3 Folder 5 Letter from Katherine, circa 1910 -- 1911

Box 3 Folder 6 Biographical clippings, circa 1910 -- 1911

Box 3 Folder 7 Manuscript – Pattern Language by Julia Talbot, circa 1910 -- 1911

Box 3 Folder 8 Poem – The New England Mother, circa 1910 -- 1911

Box 3 Folder 9 E.C. Taintor Valedictory Poems and Notebooks, 1845

Box 3 Folder 10 Ralston Genealogical Correspondence, 1865

Box 3 Folder 11-12 Genealogical Correspondence – Bewley, Talbot, Bronson, 1951 -- 1966

Box 3 Folder 13 Bronson-Talbot-Taintor Family Genealogy, circa 1950 -- 1959

Box 3 Folder 14 Ralston Family Wills, 1962

Box 3 Folder 15 Genealogical Research – Methodist Church Records, 1966

Box 3 Folder 16 Ralston Family Gravestone Illustrations, circa 1966