Thomas Kennicut Beecher papers, 1844-1898.
Collection Number: 96

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Thomas Kennicut Beecher papers, 1844-1898.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
96
Abstract:
Sermons, correspondence, notes, reviews, an article, certificate of chaplaincy and other mataterial belonging to F. Kennicutt Beecher and his family..
Creator:
Beecher, Thomas Kennicut, 1824-1900.
Quanitities:
6 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Preacher in Elmira, New York, and New York National Guard chaplain.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Sermons, notes, reviews, an article about Jabberwocks,F. Kennicutt Beecher's phrenological chart, letter from "Sam'l L. Clemens" [not an original], certificate of chaplaincy; also, letters from Lyman Beecher containing advice and news on family matters, and from H. W. Beecher and M. A. Rockwood.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Thomas Kennicut Beecher papers, #96. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Beecher, Lyman.
Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887.
Rockwood, M. A.
Beecher family.
New York (State). National Guard
Places:
Elmira (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs.
Subjects:
Jabberwocks.
Preaching -- New York (State) -- Elmira.
Families -- New Hampshire.
Phrenology.
Form and Genre Terms:
Sermons.
Account books.

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