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- "John Wesley Preaching on His Father's Grave," June 6, 1742 -
- June 06, 1742
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"John Wesley Preaching on His Father's Grave," June 6, 1742
- Photograph Album of Cartes-de-Visite, 1859-1870 -
- 1859-1865
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Photograph Album of Cartes-de-Visite, 1859-1870
- Portrait of Theodore Parker, 1850-1860 - Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was a Unitarian theologian and leader in early 19th-century social reform. The Massachusetts-born Parker opposed the expansion of slavery and aided fugitives fleeing the repressive system. He was also a member of the "Secret Six," an organization that backed abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.
- 1850-1860
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Portrait of Theodore Parker, 1850-1860
Theodore Parker (1810-1860) was a Unitarian theologian and leader in early 19th-century social reform. The Massachusetts-born Parker opposed the expansion of slavery and aided fugitives fleeing the repressive system. He was also a member of the "Secret Six," an organization that backed abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.
- Fred L. Strickland Preaching from His Traveling Mission Truck, 1924 -
- 1924
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Fred L. Strickland Preaching from His Traveling Mission Truck, 1924
- Autobiography of Margaret Skillman Clayton, 1883 - Margaret Skillman Clayton (1803-1894) recounts her life as a minister's wife in this 1883 hand-written autobiography. Margaret was born in New Jersey and became a school teacher before marrying Reverend Joshua Anderson Clayton in 1826. The couple had several children and moved often--Rev. Clayton served several churches in New York and later in Michigan. Margaret's personal narrative chronicles her family's journey in 19th-century America.
- 1803-1883
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Autobiography of Margaret Skillman Clayton, 1883
Margaret Skillman Clayton (1803-1894) recounts her life as a minister's wife in this 1883 hand-written autobiography. Margaret was born in New Jersey and became a school teacher before marrying Reverend Joshua Anderson Clayton in 1826. The couple had several children and moved often--Rev. Clayton served several churches in New York and later in Michigan. Margaret's personal narrative chronicles her family's journey in 19th-century America.
- Diary of Joshua A. Clayton from March 21, 1845 to January 31, 1847 - Joshua Anderson Clayton chronicled nearly two years of his life in this personal diary from the 1840s. Clayton was a minister who served congregations in Plymouth, Nankin, Northville, and other southeast Michigan communities. His diary recounts the baptisms, weddings, and funerals he officiated and sermon scriptures he selected. Other events, such as important local elections and trials, also appear in his writings.
- 1845-1847
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Diary of Joshua A. Clayton from March 21, 1845 to January 31, 1847
Joshua Anderson Clayton chronicled nearly two years of his life in this personal diary from the 1840s. Clayton was a minister who served congregations in Plymouth, Nankin, Northville, and other southeast Michigan communities. His diary recounts the baptisms, weddings, and funerals he officiated and sermon scriptures he selected. Other events, such as important local elections and trials, also appear in his writings.
- Soup Plate, 1836-1841 -
- 1836-1841
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Soup Plate, 1836-1841