Colonial Parson's notebook, 1713-1741 (majority within 1713-1714, 1741)

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

The Colonial Parson's notebook is a small bound volume of sermon and prayer notes kept by a New England minister from 1713 to 1714 and in 1741.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Sponsor:

Blandina Diedrich Collection

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, October 2011

Background

Scope and Content:

The Colonial Parson's notebook is a small bound volume (approximately 3.5"x4", 62 pages) of sermon and prayer notes kept by a New England minister from 1713 to 1714 and in 1741. Several of the notes were written in "East Windsor," [Connecticut]. The volume opens with thoughts about Thanksgiving Day 1713, and continues with a large number of short reflections, often accompanied by relevant Biblical verses. One of the notes is addressed "To young persons" [1741], and another is about church news. A later note mentions several people who wished to "Joyn with this Church," including an African American named "Job Elswth" [1741].

Biographical / Historical:

This volume contains sermon and prayer notes kept by a New England minister in the early 18th century.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by D. N. Diedrich, 2009. M-4766.3 .

Processing information:

Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Clergy--New England.
Christianity--United States.
Prayers.
Sermons, American--Early works to 1800.

Formats:

Notes.

Places:

East Windsor (Conn.)
United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.