Martha Kincaid Memorial papers, 1913, undated
Scope and Contents
These personal papers include correspondence between Kincaid and various church institutions seeking his pastorate. Correspondence includes admission and dismission letters from his various posts at Rushville, Leavenworth, Oberlin, Oswego, the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and the American Home Missionary Society. Of note is correspondence from David J. Brewer, who later became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Additional records include annual papers authored by Kincaid from 1889-1895 as Secretary of the American Home Missionary Society. Historical items include a program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Congregational Church at Rushville, pamphlets of the Congregational-Christian Club of Philadelphia, and the charter of the Congregational Home Missionary Society (formerly the American Home Missionary Society). Papers concerning the Memorial Service and passing of Martha Kincaid are also included in this collection.
Dates
- Other: 1913, undated
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Extent
From the Collection: .22 Cubic Feet (1 case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Kincaid, William (Person)
- From the Collection: Kincaid, Martha Chapman (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository