Manuscript History Collection: Author (S-Z)

Shepler, John Rex, 1901-1960.

Asbury in New England; a paper read for the New England Methodist Historical Society at the Annual Conference meeting, Westfield, MA, May 18, 1940.
7 leaves, 28 cm. Typescript.
11 leaves. Typescript, carbon copy.
Subj.: Asbury, Francis, Bishop, 1745-1816. Methodism in New England.

Sherman, David, 1822-1897.

The Rev. William Gordon; a paper read before the New England Methodist Historical Society, Jan. 18, 1897.
17 leaves, 22.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Gordon, William, 1810-1895.

Skinner, Henry B.

A statistical view of Methodism in the United States, designed as a chart of references. East Cambridge, MA., 1839.
1 leaf, 65 cm.

Sleeper, Jacob, 1802-1889.

An account book, Middletown, CT, 1844-54.
1 v. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Wesleyan University, Middletown CT.

Smith, Charles F., 1870-1928.

History of Methodism in Piscataquis County, Maine. Dover, ME, 1910.
12 leaves, 28 cm. Typescript, carbon copy.
Subj.: Methodist Church in Maine.

Sorlin, Daniel S., 1830-1888.

Rev. Daniel S. Sorlin’s relations to the mission work of the M.E. Church in Sweden and United States; a paper prepared by himself, rewritten and read by Rev. Geo. Whitaker before the N.E. Meth. Hist. Society, April 25, 1887.
44 leaves, 20.5 cm. Manuscript, with signed envelope.
Subj.: Methodist Episcopal Church in Sweden. Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Stackpole, Charles H., 1864-1954.

A tree grew in New England: one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the New England Conference (1796-1946). Edited by Chas. H. Stackpole: assisting contributors, C.C.P. Hiller, H.D. Hawver, J. Rex Shepler and Emory Bucke. 1946.
21 leaves, 28 cm. Typescript.
Subj.:Methodist Church in New England.

Stackpole, Charles H., 1864-1954.

A tree grew in New England. Co-authors: Rev. Charles H. Stackpole and Rev. J. Rex Shepler, assisted by Rev. Emory S. Bucke, Rev. C.C.P. Hiller, Rev. H.D. Hawver. Written in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the New England Annual Conference, to be given at Wesley Methodist Church, Springfield MA, on Thursday, May 16, 1946.
30 leaves, 28 cm. Typescript. Subj.:Methodist Church in New England.

Steele, Daniel, 1824-1914.

Bishop William Taylor; memorial before the Boston Preachers’ Meeting, June 2, 1902.
19 leaves, 23.5 cm. Manuscript copy by George Whitaker.
Subj.: Taylor, William, Bishop, 1821-1902. Missions.

Steele, George McKendree, 1823-1902.

The builders of Methodism in New England; centennial address delivered before the New England Annual Conference at Springfield, 1896.
31 leaves, 26.5 cm. Typescript.
Subj.: Methodism in New England.

Steele, George McKendree, 1823-1902.

William Sprague Studley; a memorial read before the Boston Preachers’ Meeting, March 6, 1893.
12 leaves, 22.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Studley, William Sprague, 1823-1893.

Stocking, Septerius, 1795-

Papers. 188-?
1 envelope. Manuscript.
Selah Stocking’s presentation copy to NEMHS.
A general history of the family of Rev. Jeremiah Stocking; biographies of Jeremiah Stocking, Mrs. M.W. Stocking, Sabin Stocking, Sabura Stocking, Selah Stocking, Septerius Stocking, Sevillus Stocking, Sidney Stocking, Solon Stocking, Sophronius Stocking, and Mrs. Samather Strong.
Subj.: Stocking family.

Sunderland, LaRoy, 1802-1885.

Methodism, historical data. The Methodist Episcopal Church now sustains a position in regard to slavery, and also, in regard to theological education … Letter to Rev. R.H. Howard, cor. sec. N.E. Confrerence Historical Society, Rustic Lodge, April 22, 1972.
17 leaves, 33.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Slavery and the church. Theology, Study and teaching. Methodist General Biblical Institute, Concord NH. Clergy trials. Hedding, Elijah, Bishop, 1780-1852. Bangs, Nathan, 1778-1862. Soule, Joshua, Bishop, 1781-1867. Howard, Rodney Holland, 1832-1897.

Talbot, Micah Jones, 1821-1916.

Samuel W. Coggeshall; read at Boston, Dec. 21, 1885 before the New England Methodist Historical Society. 1885.
13 leaves, 25 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Coggeshall, Samuel Wilde, 1811-1885.

Taylor, Edward M., 1852-1926.

Memoir of James Adams Woolson for the New England Methodist Historical Society. 190?
17 leaves, 28 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Woolson, James Adams, 1828-1904.

Thayer, Lorenzo Rockwood, 1814-1888.

The Andover theology. n.d.
15 leaves, 23 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Andover Theological Seminary, Andover MA.

Thayer, Lorenzo Rockwood, 1814-1888.

Biographical sketch of Isaac Rich, esq., one of the principal founders of Boston University; a paper read before the New England Methodist Historical Society, Nov. 19, 1883.
36 leaves, 23.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Rich, Isaac, 1801-1872. Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, MA. Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT. Boston University.

Tribou, David Howard, 1848-1922.

Seventy-five years of Methodism in Maine; an address delivered before the East Maine Conference at its seventy-fifth annual session held at Machias, Maine, April 26-May 1, 1922.
35 leaves, 28 cm. Mimeographed.
Subj.: Methodist Church in Maine. East Maine Conference.

Vincent, Hebron, 1805-1890.

Reminiscences of early Methodism on Martha’s Vineyard; an address delivered before the New England Methodist Historical Society, Sept. 15, 1884.
21 leaves, 25.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Methodism in Martha’s Vineyard.

Vincent, Hebron, 1805-1890.

Sketches of Methodism on Martha’s Vineyard, with brief allusions to the early men and their work, in New England; an address delivered before the New England Methodist Historical Society, Feb. 21, 1881.
26 leaves, 25.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Methodism in Martha’s Vineyard. Methodism in New England.

Ward, William I., 1857-1956.

Jesse Lee: Methodist pioneer. New England Southern trails. Prepared for the Providence District Ministerial Association, New England Southern Conference, May 1934.
17 leaves, 28 cm. Mimeographed.
Subj.: Lee, Jesse, 1758-1816. Methodism in New England.

Warren, William Fairfield, 1833-1929.

Address at the memorial service in honor of Bishop Willard Francis Mallalieu held in Centenary Church, Auburndale, Sunday, October 29, 1911.
23 leaves, 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Mallalieu, Willard Francis, Bishop, 1828-1911.

Warren, William Fairfield, 1833-1929.

George McKendree Steele; adopted by the Boston Methodist Preachers’ Meeting, Jan. 27, 1902.
5 leaves, 27.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Presentation copy to NEMHS.
9 leaves, 23.5 cm. Manuscript copy by George Whitaker.
Subj.: Steele, George McKendree, 1823-1902.

Warren, William Fairfield, 1833-1929.

Honorable William Claflin; memorial address before the New England Methodist Historical Society at its annual meeting on Monday, January 16, 1905.
14 leaves, 28 cm. Typescript, with envelope.
Author’s presentation copy to NEMHS.
Subj.: Claflin, William, 1818-1905.

Warren, William Fairfield, 1833-1929.

Memories of a friend. 1912?
3 leaves, 28 cm. Typescript.
Author’s presentation copy to NEMHS.
Subj.: Hayden, Anna I. Methodist Episcopal Church, Williamsburg, MA.

Webb, Daniel, 1778-1867.

Marriages performed by Daniel Webb, 1802-1864.
1 v., 20 cm. Manuscript.

Webb, Daniel, 1778-1867.

Plans of sermons. Lynn, Sept. 1806 – Jan. 13, 1807.
58 leaves, 17 cm. Manuscript, signed.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Albert Lane Norris. Boston, MA., Jan. 31, 1910.
12 leaves, 28 cm. Manuscript.
5 leaves, 26 cm. Typescript, signed.
Subj.: Norris, Albert Lane, 1839-

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Gathering up the fruits of revival. Caring for the converts. n.d.
17 leaves, 25.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Revivals.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

The influence of the present trend of thought upon the life of the church. Portland University, April, 1900.
46 leaves, 21.5 cm. Manuscript, with signed envelope.
Subj.: Materialism.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Isaac Rich. n.d.
6 leaves, 28 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Rich, Isaac, 1801-1872.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Lecture — theaters. Boston, 1875?
various pagings, 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Theatre.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Lecture – theaters; revised and in two parts for presentation. Boston, 1875.
various pagings, 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Theatre.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

The local ministry; essay for the presiding elders convention, Boston, MA, Nov. 17-18, 1879.
64 p., 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Clergy.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Nathaniel Harrington Martin. 1908?
17 leaves, 21.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Martin, Nathaniel Harrington, 1827-1908.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Rev. Hugh Montgomery. 1898?
21 leaves, 25.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Subj.: Montgomery, Hugh, 1839-1898.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Semi-centennial discourse before the New England Annual Conference at Cambridge, MA., April 5, 1911.
56 leaves, 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
At top: Isaiah 60.1, Arise, shine…

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Susanna Wesley. n.d.
59 p., 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Wesley, Susanna (Annesley), 1670-1742.

Whitaker, George, 1836-1917.

Who saved Oregon? n.d.
47 leaves, 21.5 cm. Manuscript.
Subj.: Lee, Jason, 1803-1845. Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847. Oregon.

Wilkie, Walter, 1812-1890.

Fifty years in the itinerant ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church; a paper delivered before the New England Methodist Historical Society, Sept. 19, 1887.
11 leaves, 32 cm. Manuscript, signed.

Worth, William Tallman, 1834-1903.

A sketch of the life and labors of the Rev. Asa Kent, 1780-1860; a paper read before the New England Methodist Historical Society, Feb. 16, 1885.
33 p., 25.5 cm. Manuscript, signed.
Presentation copy to NEMHS.
Subj.: Kent, Asa, 1780-1860.