Guide to the Daniel Parish Kidder Papers
Prepared by Robert Drew Simspson, Assistant Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General
Commission on Archives and History, Madison, New Jersey
(Published for Drew University Methodist Library)
6/21/2004
Overview of Records
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| Record Creator: |
Kidder, Daniel Parrish |
| Title: |
Daniel Parish Kidder Papers |
| Dates: |
1834-
1914 |
| Abstract: |
Daniel Parrish Kidder (1815-1891), American missionary and educator, was born October 18, 1815 in Darien, New York. In 1837 he, together with his wife, Cynthia Harriet Russell, went to Brazil as missionaries. In 1856 he became a professor of practical theology at Garrett and was later called to assume that same post at Drew Theological Seminary. He died on July 29, 1891 in Evanston, Illinois. This collection contains extensive material in correspondence, personal Journals as well as Essays and Addresses in the areas of Bible, social subjects, and theology. |
| Extent: |
1.08 cubic feet |
| Resource ID: |
drew.ms.2769 |
Biographical Note
Daniel Parrish Kidder (1815-1891), American missionary and educator, was born October 18, 1815 in Darien, New York. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1836. In 1837 he, together with his wife, Cynthia Harriet Russell, went to Brazil as missionaries. Based in Rio De Janeiro, he traveled widely in Brazil, preaching, distributing Bibles and religious tracts. As he journeyed, he observed closely the nature of the country and its institutions, both secular and religious. He was considered by all to be a fair-minded observer and one who truly loved Brazil. In 1840, his wife died, leaving him with two small children. He was forced by family needs to return to the United States. In 1842 he married Harriet Smith.
Kidder's work continued in the United States, and he was widely respected for his leadership in the growing Sunday School movement. In 1856, he became a professor of practical theology at Garrett and was later called to assume that same post at Drew Theological Seminary. He died on July 29, 1891 in Evanston, Illinois.
Scope Note
The Daniel Parrish Kidder papers represent a vast interest in Bible, theology, history, and homiletics. His career began as a missionary to Brazil, when Brazil was an Empire. The collection contains important material about those years in Brazil. Much of that material is included in a Letter Book dating from 1837. The second half of the book has an extensive index and numerous articles about Brazil and its history. Kidder's correspondence is prolific. Among a wide range of subjects there are included numerous Civil War letters particularly a number from his son, Henry, who was a Union officer. A very significant part of the collection is a series of Kidder's Daily Diaries from 1837 -1886. There are three folders of his essays and addresses, and six folders of sermons and sermon outlines. He was also the editor of the Sunday School Union. Material regarding that work is a part of the collection. Kidder's major career, however, was teaching. He served as professor of Homiletics and Practical Theology first at Garrett Biblical Institute and then at Drew Theological Seminary.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Arrangement is by record
type and then by chronological order.
Preferred Citation
When citing material
from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file
folder, Daniel Parrish Kidder 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
Copyright still
owned by Drew. Permissions to publish must be directed to Drew.
Restrictions on Use
Detailed use
restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the
General Commission on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be
limited in certain instances. Before using any material for publication from this collection a
formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
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Subject Terms
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Additonal Creators - Personal
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Fisk, Clinton B. |
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Simpson, Matthew. |
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Linwood,
Elsie |
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Subject Names - Corporate
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Methodist Episcopal Church |
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Subject Topics
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Missionaries' wives |
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Atonement
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Authority religious aspects |
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Baccalaureate addresses |
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Bible |
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Bible - Commentaries |
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Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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Bible - Homiletical use |
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Bibles - Antiquities |
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Biblical scholars |
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Children of missionaries |
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Christian education |
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Church and education |
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Church and the world |
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Church colleges |
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Church controversies |
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Church history |
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Church work with students |
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Church work with young adults |
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Churches, methodist |
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Clergy |
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Education, higher |
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Evangelistic work |
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Faith |
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Genealogy |
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Hebrew language |
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Methodism |
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Methodist church - Education |
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Methodist church - Missions |
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Methodist church - Publishing |
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Methodist universities and colleges |
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Methodists - Brazil |
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Missionaries |
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Missions - Brazil |
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Missions - Latin America |
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Piety |
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Preaching |
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Religious education |
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Sacrements |
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Sanctification |
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Theology - Study and teaching |
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Theology, Doctrinal |
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Theology, Doctrinal - History |
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United States - History - Civil war, 1861-1865 |
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Universities and colleges |
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Worship. |
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Subject Geographic
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Brazil |
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United States |
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Genre
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Articles |
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Correspondence |
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Sermons |
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Occupations
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Minister, missionary, and teacher.. |
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Call Number
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Folder Title
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Date(s)
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| 2128-5-3:
1 |
Other Authors |
Undated |
| 2128-5-3:
2 |
Kidder, Rowana H. - Journal and Essays |
1859 |
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3 |
Genealogy |
Undated |
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4 |
Photographs |
Undated |
| 2128-5-3:
5 |
Kidder Autograph |
Undated |
| 2128-5-3:
6 |
Kidder Bibliography |
Undated |
| 2128-5-3:
7 |
Kidder Letter Book |
1837-1839 |
| 2128-5-3:
8 |
Passport to Rio de Janeiro |
1840 |
| 2128-5-3:
9 |
Civil War Letters |
1863-1864 |
| 2128-5-3:
10 |
Correspondence |
1835-1914 |
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11 |
Sermons - Folder 1 |
Undated |
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12 |
Sermons - Folder 2 |
Undated |
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13 |
Sermons - Folder 3 |
Undated |
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14 |
Sermons - Folder 4 |
Undated |
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15 |
Sermon Outlines |
1835-1842 |
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16 |
Sermons |
1843-1869 |
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17 |
Sunday School Union and Temperance |
Undated |
| 2128-5-4:
1 |
Addresses and Essays - Folder 1 |
Undated |
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2 |
Addresses and Essays - Folder 2 |
Undated |
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3 |
Addresses and Essays - Folder 3 |
Undated |
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4 |
Addresses and Essays - Folder 4 |
1834-1847 |
| 2128-5-4:
5 |
Daily Journal |
1854-1861 |
| 2128-5-5:
1 |
Daily Journal |
1862-1869 |
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2 |
Daily Journal |
1870-1877 |
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3 |
Daily Journal |
1878 |
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4 |
Daily Journal |
1884-1886 |
| 2128-5-5:
5 |
Homiletical Lectures |
Undated |
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6 |
Course in Homiletics |
1857-1878 |
| 2128-5-5:
7 |
Sunday School Addresses |
1850-1862 |
| 2128-5-6:
1 |
Daily Journal |
1871 |
| 2128-5-6:
2 |
Daily Journal |
1881 |
