Guide to the Jeremiah S. Fitterer Papers
Prepared by Kristen D. Turner and Mark C. Shenise Associate Archivists
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
2/15/2002
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Fitterer, Jeremiah S. |
| Title: |
Jeremiah S. Fitterer Papers |
| Date Span: |
1892-1909 |
| Abstract: |
Jeremiah S. Fitterer was an Evangelical Association and Evangelical Church minister. The collection is made up of material relating to his ministry. |
| Extent: |
1.0 cubic feet |
| Resource ID:
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gcah.ms.2672 |
Biographical Note
Jeremiah S. Fitterer (1848-1924) was an Evangelical Association and Evangelical Church minister. In 187,4 he united with the Pike Evangelical Church west of Bellevue, Ohio. He received a license to preach in 1881 and served the following churches: Tontogany Circuit, Broken Sword, Bucyrus, Richland County, Columbus, Bradner, Bettsville, Flat Rock, and Mt. Cory. Fitterer was granted supernumerary relation with the Ohio Conference in 1900. He married Rosena E. Mook.
Scope Note
The Jeremiah S. Fitterer Papers contain sermons, addresses, record books, clippings, and correspondence. The bulk of this collection is comprised of approximately 900 sermons which document the preaching career of Fitterer.
The remainder of the papers contains four addresses, two record books, clippings related to topics on which Fitterer preached, and a stewardship appeal. Sermons make up the largest part of this collection, and most are undated. Those with dates also usually contain references to the location where the sermon was preached. A few sermons are in German. Most of the sermons, written on small sheets of paper or note cards, have been grouped by books of the Bible. However, there are three small books of bound sermons and sermonettes.
In addition, there are nine small booklets of sermons on specific topics, including children, the church, Christians, the conference year, missions, tithing, revivals, the Sabbath, temperance, and education. One folder contains incomplete sermons and fragments. Fitterer used many illustrations and examples in his sermons. One folder contains a small book of illustrations. Another folder contains small pieces of paper with notations and inspirational references on them.
The collection contains an index to fifty of the sermons. This index contains a short title and a text reference. Four addresses are contained in this collection. The addresses are titled, "Decision Day," "Before the Liquor League of Ohio," "G.A.R. Memorial Service," and "Socialism." The G.A.R. address was presented at Bettsville, Ohio, in 1904. The address on socialism was given to the Mt. Cory Reunion in 1909. The other two addresses are undated.
Two record books are part of these papers. One is a 1892 pastoral record book which contains a text reference to the sermon preached on Sunday, notations on weather throughout the week, and lists of visitations. At the back of this book, there is a list of expenses. A second record book is an account book from 1892-1893. Dozens of clippings Fitterer accumulated on topics of importance to him are contained in this collection. Many were used in preparation of his sermons, and some were incorporated into them. These clippings are on a variety of topics including temperance, missions, tithing, and the religious aspects of dancing. The clippings are in the form of short articles, poems, and inspirational thoughts. They have been photocopied from the originals due to deterioration. Most have no reference to date or to the newspaper or periodical from which they were taken. The last item in this collection is an undated letter on the topic of stewardship. It is a handwritten form letter from the Board of Officials of the Evangelical Church to church members regarding financial contributions to the church.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Materials in this collection have been organized by record types. Sermons were divided by book of the Protestant Bible, topic, fragments, and supporting illustrations and notations. On the majority of Fitterer's sermons there was a scripture reading, denoted as S.R., and a text reference. His sermons have been arranged by the first text reference. They are arranged by books of the Bible and then by chapter and verse. Fitterer grouped some of his sermons by topic, and these have been arranged alphabetically. Sermons that were partials and incomplete have been grouped as fragments. The remainder of the materials are arranged chronologically within record type. Undated items have been placed in front of dated material.
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, George Washington Farmer Collection, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the items' call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding this collection.
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Subject Terms |
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Subject Topics |
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Children |
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Dancing-Religious aspects |
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Education |
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Missions |
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Socialism |
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Stewardship, Christian. |
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Temperance |
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Tithes |
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Subject Geographic |
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Ohio. |
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Genre |
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Clippings |
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Correspondence |
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Financial records. |
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Poetry |
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Sermons |
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Speeches |
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Occupations |
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Minister. |
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Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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Sermons: Genesis |
Undated |
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2 |
Sermons: Exodus |
Undated |
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3 |
Sermons: Leviticus |
Undated |
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4 |
Sermons: Numbers |
Undated |
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5 |
Sermons: Deuteronomy |
Undated |
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6 |
Sermons: Joshua |
Undated |
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7 |
Sermons: I Samuel |
Undated |
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8 |
Sermons: II Samuel |
Undated |
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9 |
Sermons: I Kings |
Undated |
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10 |
Sermons: II Kings |
Undated |
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11 |
Sermons: I Chronicles |
Undated |
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12 |
Sermons: II Chronicles |
Undated |
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13 |
Sermons: Ezra |
Undated |
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14 |
Sermons: Nehemiah |
Undated |
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15 |
Sermons: Esther |
Undated |
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16 |
Sermons: Job |
Undated |
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17 |
Sermons: Psalms |
Undated |
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18 |
Sermons: Proverbs |
Undated |
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19 |
Sermons: Ecclesiastes |
Undated |
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20 |
Sermons: Song of Solomon |
Undated |
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21 |
Sermons: Isaiah |
Undated |
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22 |
Sermons: Jeremiah |
Undated |
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23 |
Sermons: Ezekiel |
Undated |
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24 |
Sermons: Daniel |
Undated |
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25 |
Sermons: Hosea |
Undated |
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26 |
Sermons: Joel |
Undated |
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27 |
Sermons: Amos |
Undated |
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28 |
Sermons: Jonah |
Undated |
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29 |
Sermons: Nahum |
Undated |
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30 |
Sermons: Habakkuk |
Undated |
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31 |
Sermons: Zechariah |
Undated |
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32 |
Sermons: Malachi |
Undated |
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33 |
Sermons: Matthew |
Undated |
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34 |
Sermons: Mark |
Undated |
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35 |
Sermons: Luke |
Undated |
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36 |
Sermons: John |
Undated |
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37 |
Sermons: Acts |
Undated |
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38 |
Sermons: Romans |
Undated |
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39 |
Sermons: I Corinthians |
Undated |
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40 |
Sermons: II Corinthians |
Undated |
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41 |
Sermons: Galatians |
Undated |
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42 |
Sermons: Ephesians |
Undated |
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43 |
Sermons: Philippians |
Undated |
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44 |
Sermons: Colossians |
Undated |
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45 |
Sermons: I Thessalonians |
Undated |
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46 |
Sermons: II Thessalonians |
Undated |
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47 |
Sermons: I Timothy |
Undated |
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48 |
Sermons: II Timothy |
Undated |
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49 |
Sermons: Titus |
Undated |
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50 |
Sermons: Hebrews |
Undated |
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51 |
Sermons: James |
Undated |
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52 |
Sermons: I Peter |
Undated |
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53 |
Sermons: II Peter |
Undated |
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54 |
Sermons: I John |
Undated |
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55 |
Sermons: III John |
Undated |
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56 |
Sermons: Jude |
Undated |
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57 |
Sermons: Revelation |
Undated |
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58 |
Bound text sermons |
Undated |
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59 |
Bound text sermonettes |
1895-1896 |
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60 |
Bound text sermons/account book |
Undated |
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61 |
Sermons: Children |
Undated |
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62 |
Sermons: Church/Christians I |
Undated |
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63 |
Sermons: Christians II |
Undated |
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64 |
Sermons: Conference Year (Offerings/Closings) |
Undated |
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65 |
Sermons: Missions/Tithing |
Undated |
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66 |
Sermons: Revival I |
1906-1907 |
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67 |
Sermons: Revival II |
1907 |
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68 |
Sermons: Sabbath |
Undated |
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69 |
Sermons: Temperance/Education |
Undated |
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70 |
Sermon fragments |
Undated |
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71 |
Illustrations used in sermons |
Undated |
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72 |
Notations used to supplement sermons |
Undated |
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73 |
Sermon index |
Undated |
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74 |
Addresses |
1904-1909 |
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75 |
Pastoral record book |
1892 |
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76 |
Account book |
1892-1893 |
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77 |
Clippings |
Undated |
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78 |
Appeal for stewardship |
Undated |
