Guide to the George Coles Papers
Prepared by Robert Drew Simpson, Assistant Archivist, Myong Shin Jeon, Student Assistant, Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General
Commission on Archives and History, Madison, New Jersey
(Published for the Drew University Methodist Library)
2/7/2011
Overview of Records
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| Record Creator: |
Coles, George |
| Title: |
George Coles Papers |
| Title: |
Coles Papers |
| Dates: |
1800-1857 |
| Abstract: |
The Coles Papers documents his ministry which includes serving in numerous local churches as well as Assistant Editor of The
Christian Advocate and Journal and Editor of the Sunday School Advocate. Coles was an author, journalist, musician, and hymn
writer.
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| Extent: |
3.28 cubic feet |
| Resource ID: |
drew.ms.2761 |
Biographical Note
George Coles (1792-1858), British minister, was born in Stewkley, England on June 2, 1782. He was converted to Methodism
under John Wesley's preaching. He became a local preacher at the age of 22.
Coles immigrated to America in 1818, and became a supply preacher on the Long Island circuit. The next year he became a member
of the New York Conference and served several of the larger churches. Later he became assistant editor of the Christian Advocate and Journal from 1837 to 1847. He was editor of the Sunday School Advocate from 1841 to 1844.
Coles was an author of several books, including A Scripture Concordance, and Heroines of Methodism. He kept detailed journals of his activities for nearly 50 years. Coles was also an accomplished musician and writer of
several hymn tunes which were used in the 1935 hymnal. Ill health curtailed his ministry and he died in 1858. He is buried
in Somers, New York.
Scope Note
The Coles Papers illustrates a ministry which brought together abundant service as a pastor-preacher and as a scholar and
musician. Coles' interest in Christian education flourished as editor of the Sunday School Advocate. His journals cover fifty years.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
The collection is arranged
by record type.
Preferred Citation
When citing material
from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file
folder, George Coles Papers, Methodist Collection - Drew University, Madison, New Jersey. Do
not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
There are no
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must be directed to Drew.
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Related Materials
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Subject Terms
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Subject Names - Corporate |
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Methodist Episcopal Church |
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Subject Topics |
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Bible-Criticism, interpretation,etc.
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Bible-Homiletical use
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Camp-meetings
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Church and education
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Church colleges
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Church history
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Church work with students
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Church work with youth
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Circuit riders
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Clergy
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Commitment to the church
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Methodist Church-Education
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Music
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Preaching
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Religious education
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Sermons
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Sunday schools
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Theology
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Youth - Religious life.
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Bible |
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Subject Geographic |
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United States.
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England
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Genre |
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Journals
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Letter books
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Ordination certificates
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Sermons
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Songs.
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Hymns |
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Occupations |
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Minister. |
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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6
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Journal |
1822-1823 |
| 2130-4-1:
9
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Journal |
1827-1828 |
| 2130-4-2:
2
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Journal |
1828-1829 |
| 2130-4-2:
4
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Journal |
1829-1830 |
| 2130-4-2:
7
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Journal |
1832-1833 |
| 2130-4-3:
2
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Journal |
1835-1836 |
| 2130-4-3:
3
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Journal |
1837-1838 |
| 2130-4-4:
2
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Journal |
1842-1844 |
| 2130-4-4:
3
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Journal |
1844-1845 |
| 2130-4-4:
4
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Journal |
1845-1846 |
| 2130-4-5:
1
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Journal |
1846-1847 |
| 2130-4-5:
3
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Journal |
1848-1849 |
| 2130-4-5:
4
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Journal |
1848-1850 |
| 2130-4-5:
6
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Journal |
1850-1852 |
| 2130-4-5:
7
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Journal |
1852-1853 |
| 2130-4-5:
8
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Journal |
1853-1854 |
| 2130-4-6:
1
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Journal |
1854-1855 |
| 2130-4-6:
2
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Journal and Marriage Record |
1830-1856 |
| 2130-4-6:
3
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Journal |
1856-1857 |
| 2130-4-6:
5
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Lecture |
Undated |
| 2130-4-6:
6
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Lecture |
Undated |
| 2130-4-6:
7
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Lecture |
Undated |
| 2130-4-7:
1
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Lecture |
Undated |
| 2130-4-7:
2
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Book Room - Abstracts |
Undated |
| 2130-4-7:
3
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Catalogue - Book Concern |
1849 |
| 2130-4-7:
4
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Personal Reflections |
1834-1857 |
| 2130-4-7:
5
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License to Preach |
1819 |
| 2130-4-7:
6
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Correspondence |
1841-1851 |
| 2130-4-7:
7
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Printed Excerpts of Journal |
1826-1841 |
| 2130-4-7:
8
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Collection of Letter - Folder 1 |
1800-1850 |
| 2130-4-7:
9
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Collection of Letter - Folder 2 |
1800-1850 |
| 2130-4-8:
1
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House Keeping Accounts |
1833-1836 |
| 2130-4-8:
2
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Sermon Outlines and Journal |
1833-1847 |
| 2130-4-8:
3
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Sermon Outlines |
Undated |
| 2130-4-8:
4
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Sermon Outlines |
Undated |
| 2130-4-8:
5
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Sermon Outlines |
1827-1844 |
| 2130-4-8:
6
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Sermon Outlines |
1813-1818 |
| 2130-4-8:
7
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Sermon Outlines |
1818-1834 |
| 2130-5-1:
1
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Sermon Outlines |
1824-1825 |
| 2130-5-1:
2
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Sermon Outlines |
1830-1836 |
| 2130-5-1:
3
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Sermon Outlines |
1833-1850 |
| 2130-5-1:
4
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Sermon Texts |
Undated |
| 2130-5-1:
5
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Sermon Resources |
1833 |
| 2130-5-1:
6
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Testimonial |
Undated |
| 2130-5-1:
7
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Bible |
1812-1825 |
| 2130-5-2:
1
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George Coles' Bible |
1817 |
