Sylvester Dana papers
Description
The papers of Sylvester Dana contain personal and professional papers relating to his career as a Congregational minister. The bulk of the collection concerns his pastorates at the First Congregational Church (1801-1822) and the West Congregational Church (1823-1833) in Orford, N.H. Includes personal and professional correspondence (1793-1831), records of the Orange Association (1811-1823), Orford town votes concerning the church (1800-1821), records of church discipline (1775-1820), letters of reference and transfer (1795-1835) and letters missive (1794-1829).
Dates
- 1775 - 1835
Creator
- Dana, Sylvester, 1769-1849 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Sylvester Dana (1769-1849), minister. The collection contains personal and professional papers relating to his career as a Congregational minister in Hanover and Orford, New Hamsphire.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository