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Samuel J. Wilson Papers
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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]
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Samuel J. Wilson was a ninteenth-century clergyman and teacher at the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa.
The collection consists of correspondence (1862-1886), diaries (1881-1883), memorabilia, and printed matter of Wilson, clergyman and teacher at the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa., and his records while at the Seminary. The collection contains his memoranda books, pastor's visiting books (1862-1867, 1871-1872), and miscellaneous Seminary papers, including students' exercises and essays, a register of students, and financial papers. In addition, there are handbills, miscellaneous pamphlets, and programs, some for lectures by Wilson, as well as letters to Wilson's son, Robert D. Wilson, and one of his diaries (1872).
Arranged in this order: correspondence, diaries, miscellaneous records of the Western Theological Seminary.
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Folder inventory added by Feng Zhu '2014 in 2011.
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Organization
- Western Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church (Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Pa.)
- Presbyterian church in the U.S.A.
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- Manuscripts Division
- Finding Aid Date
- 2008
- Access Restrictions
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The collection is open for research.
- Use Restrictions
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
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Includes Robert's school exercises and essays, and photographs.
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Includes Roll Call book from ca. 1922
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