John Watrous Beckwith sermons, 1853-1891

Summary

Creator:

Beckwith, John W. (John Watrous), 1831-1890

Date:

1853-1891

Extent:

1 Linear Feet 2 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Watrous Beckwith sermons, ms50, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the sermons of John W. Beckwith from 1853-1890. Handwritten sermons include the title, scripture referenced, and a listing of location and date of delivery. The collection also includes a "memoriam" about Beckwith adapted by the Perlee Club, May 18, 1891, with portions translated by J.F. Adams; an editorial to the Birmingham Magazine regarding Archbishop Parker; an essay on the history of the English Church; and several fragments and untitled sermons.

Biographical / historical:

John Watrous Beckwith (1831-1890) was an Episcopal minister and the second Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia (1831-1890). He lived and preached in Maryland, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Arrangement:

Organized into three series: Series 1. Sermons; Series 2. Articles, Fragments, and Memorial; and Series 3. Untitled Sermons.

Series 1. Sermons is arranged in alphabetical order by title of the sermon. Series 2. Articles, Fragments, and Memorial is roughly sorted by type. Series 3. Untitled Sermons is arranged in alphabetical order by the first word in first line on piece.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Theology.
Sermons.

Names:

Episcopal Church

Preferred citation:

John Watrous Beckwith sermons, ms50, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.