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Series 3: Scrapbooks, circa 1846 -- 1890
This series is open for research.
0.75 linear feet; 0.75 linear feet; 2 boxes
This series contains a diary printed for the year 1846 with the title "Ministerial Nativities and Changes" written in pen on the cover. A handwritten note on the title page verso indicates that it is "in the handwriting of Dr. Edwin F. Hatfield, stated clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly." Dr. Hatfield served as a special agent to Union Theological Seminary in 1864 and 1870. The volume does not appear to have been used as a diary or datebook and instead mostly contains ledger-like notations on subjects such as ordinations and licensures. Folder 2 contains a scrapbook of writings, news clippings, invitations, programs, and other printed matter relating to committee work at Union Theological Seminary, as well as a printed letter dated May 8, 1899 from Charles Cuthbert Hall to the senior class. Folder 3 contains a scrapbook of letters, clippings, and notes relating to the General Assembly's committee on revision of the confession of faith collected by Hastings. Box 2, folder 1 contains a scrapbook of news clippings that may be said to be of an inspirational nature. A handwritten index to the clippings appears at the beginning of the volume and additional notes in pencil occasionally appear.
This series is arranged chronologically.