Edward D. Allen manuscript writings, 1831-1839

Summary

Creator:

Allen, E. D. (Edward Derick), 1816-1842

Abstract:

Edward D. Allen compiled this volume roughly between 1831-1839, during his time in seminary and as a Presbyterian minister. It consists of Allen's writings on temperance, copies of inscriptions written in other persons' books, resolves on the avoidance of sins (adultery, "licentiousness," and others unspecified), a list of books read in Greek and Latin, copies of letters, and his own poetry and prose compositions.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio

Background

Scope and Content:

Edward D. Allen compiled this volume roughly between 1831-1839, during his time in seminary and as a Presbyterian minister. It consists of Allen's writings on temperance, copies of inscriptions written in other persons' books, resolves on the avoidance of sins (adultery, "licentiousness," and others unspecified), a list of books read in Greek and Latin, copies of letters, and his own poetry and prose compositions.

Examples of Allen's poetical and prose compositions include "Lines written on seeing some wood floating in the Hudson" and "Lines written to a sister on her birthday." He wrote about spirituality and decried the "crime of licentiousness," which he saw as becoming more severe throughout society. Also included are several letters Allen wrote to others, including one written to "Mary" on June 7, 1837.

Biographical / Historical:

Edward Derrick Allen was born in Lansingburg, New York on April 7, 1816. He was a student at Union College, Princeton Theological Seminary and New Haven Theological School. Allen was ordained as a Presbyterian clergyman on October 31, 1836. Rev. Allen died on December 20, 1842, in Albany, New York.

Acquisition Information:

2022. M-7576.1 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

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

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Bibliography

Edward Derrick Allen Alumni File. Alumni Files. Union College Schaffer Library Special Collections. Schenectady, NY.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Adultery.
Clergy--Books and reading.
Clergy--New York (State)
Presbyterians--Clergy.
Religious thought--19th century.
Seminarians.
Sins.
Temperance.
Pens.

Formats:

Essays.
Inscriptions.
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Reading lists.