Rev. Samuel Alexander Tinkler family papers, 1906-1959

Summary

Creator:

Tinkler, Samuel Alexander, Reverend, 1891-1983

Date:

1906-1959

Extent:

2.5 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Rev. Samuel Alexander Tinkler family papers, ms4469, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes typed sermons by Reverend Samuel Alexander Tinkler (1891-1959) which run from 1906 to 1959. When possible sermons have been sorted by topic and date. Also included is sermon notecards, handwritten notes, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Greenwood, South Carolina service programs, flyers, and photographs as well as a church attendance booklet, WRCS morning devotion schedules, church stationary, church mailers, and associated printed material.

Biographical / historical:

Reverend Samuel Alexander Tinkler (1891-1959) graduated from Erskine College in 1912. Following graduation he worked as teacher for a couple of years before serving in France during World War I (1914-1918). Following his return to the United States he completed his work at the Erskine Seminary in 1920 and was licensed and ordained by Second Presbytery the same year. He then served as church pastorate in Lake Wales, FL, Atlanta, GA, York, PA, and finally Greenwood, S.C. in 1947.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Presbyterian Church -- Clergy.
Sermons.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Rev. Samuel Alexander Tinkler family papers, ms4469, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.