Series 1. Sermons, 1869-1916
Scope and Contents
The Henry Ferguson papers is a small collection which consists primarily of over several hundred handwritten sermons preached by Ferguson throughout his career as an ordained minister in the Episcopal Church. The collection also includes other writings such as essays and lectures, some of which Ferguson presumably delivered while a professor at Trinity College from 1883 until 1906, as well as at St. Paul's School, Concord, NH from 1906 until 1911. In addition, the collection contains a "private register of official acts" which documents Ferguson's work conducting Sunday services and other ceremonies at Episcopal churches in New Hampshire. Corresondence includes two letters to Ferguson's wife, Emma, which post-date Ferguson's death in 1917.
Dates
- Creation: 1869-1916
Creator
- From the Collection: Ferguson, Henry, 1848-1917 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.37 Cubic Feet (2 records storage cartons and 1 document case of letter size file folders) ; 1 box (16.25 in. x 13 in. x 10.5 in.) equals 1 cubic foot ("cubic foot" defined in SAA Dictionary); 1 letter document box (12.5 x 5 x 10.25) equals .37 cubic feet (UNLV calculator)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Ferguson numbered his sermons sequentially, and this original order has been respected. Each of the descriptions first includes a title (if Ferguson chose to give one to the sermon); a reference to the Biblical citation he employed (if indicated by Ferguson); the date on which the sermon was written or first delivered; and the place where the sermon was first delivered (he delivered many of his sermons more than once).
For dated sermons without numbers, entries are ordered chronologically. Title or first words are provided; if possible, place of first delivery is also included.
For undated sermons without numbers, entries are arranged by title, or if untitled, by first words.
Repository Details
Part of the Trinity College Archives Repository
Watkinson Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford CT 06106 USA