Guide to the Sylvanus C. Breyfogel Papers
Prepared by Sophia Novozilova, Student Assistant and Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General
Commission on Archives and History, Madison, New Jersey
4/20/2004
Overview of Records
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Record Creator: |
Breyfogel, Sylvanus C. |
Title: |
Sylvanus C. Breyfogel Papers |
Dates: |
1879-
1951 |
Abstract: |
Sylvanus C. Breyfogel, (1851-1934), American Evangelical bishop, served in the pastorate and as district superintendent until 1891, when he was elected bishop at the General Conference in Indianapolis. He continued in this office until he retired at the General Conference in 1930. |
Extent: |
0.53 cu. feet |
Resource ID:
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gcah.ms.4221 |
Biographical Note
Sylvanus C. Breyfogel (1851-1934), American Evangelical bishop, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on July 20, 1851, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Seneca Breyfogel.
Breyfogel was licensed in the East Pennsylvania Conference and ordained in 1877. He served in the pastorate and as district superintendent until 1891, when he was elected bishop at the General Conference in Indianapolis. He continued in this office for thirty-nine years until he retired at the General Conference in 1930.
Breyfogel helped to form the retirement program, known as the Superannuation Fund. He also was especially influential in the development of Albright College in Reading.
Breyfogel traveled throughout the United States and Canada, and also visited Europe, Japan and China. And worked with the Federal Council of Churches.
Breyfogel also served as president of the Evangelical School of Theology at Reading, and was the chief sponsor of the Evangelical Correspondence College, organized in 1885.
He wrote several books: Landmarks in the Evangelical Association, 1800-1877; Great Sermons by Great Preachers; The Preachers Assistant; and The Polity of the Evangelical Association. He was married in 1877 to Kate Boas, a member of a prominent Evangelical family. She died August 1, 1928. Breyfogel died at his home in Reading on November 24, 1934.
Scope Note
This accession contains the sermon and travel notes of Sylvanus C. Breyfogel. There are also several notebooks, letters, reports and eulogies. The writings include addresses, articles and sermons written by Breyfogel. There are several note cards and posters advertising the Bishops lectures and a program from a centenary celebration. This accession also includes some legal documents and financial records.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
This collection is
arranged by record type and then by chronological order.
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descriptor.
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Subject Terms |
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Subject Names - Corporate |
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Evangelical
Association of North America |
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Subject Topics |
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Church history-19th century |
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Church polity |
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Church publicity |
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Funeral service |
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Missions-China |
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Patriotism |
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Protestantism |
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Sermons |
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World War, 1914-1918. |
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Bishops |
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Subject Geographic |
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Europe |
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Japan |
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Pennsylvania. |
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China
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Genre |
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Articles |
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Correspondence |
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Eulogies |
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Financial records |
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Lectures |
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Legal documents |
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Notebooks |
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Photographs |
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Programs |
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Reports |
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Sermons. |
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Announcements |
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Occupations |
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Bishop. |
Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
1554-4-4:
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Sermon Notes: Exodus |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
2 |
Sermon Notes: Psalms |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
3 |
Sermon Notes: Isaiah |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
4 |
Sermon Notes: Matthew |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
5 |
Sermon Notes: Luke and John |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
6 |
Sermon Notes: Acts |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
7 |
Sermon Notes: Galatians |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
8 |
Sermon Notes: Philippians |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
9 |
Sermon Notes: Hebrews |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
10 |
Sermon Notes: Miscellaneous |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
11 |
Sermon: American Patriotism |
1890 |
1554-4-4:
12 |
Sermon: The Believers' New Name |
1891 |
1554-4-4:
13 |
Sermon: Christian Contentment |
1885 |
1554-4-4:
14 |
Sermon: Entire Sauchficahori |
1890 |
1554-4-4:
15 |
Sermon: Examine Thy Ways |
1879 |
1554-4-4:
16 |
Sermon: The Famine in Sumaria |
1885 |
1554-4-4:
17 |
Sermon: Filled With All The Fullness of God |
1884 |
1554-4-4:
18 |
Sermon: How Amiable Are Thy Tabernacles |
1885 |
1554-4-4:
19 |
Sermon: The Impotent Man |
1879 |
1554-4-4:
20 |
Sermon: Inheritance of Saints |
1876 |
1554-4-4:
21 |
Sermon: Only Ye Shall Not Go Very Far Away |
1883 |
1554-4-4:
22 |
Sermon: Recognition in Heaven |
1881 |
1554-4-4:
23 |
Sermon: A Republican King |
1890 |
1554-4-4:
24 |
Sermon: The Resurrection, A Model Sunday Service |
1890 |
1554-4-4:
25 |
Sermon: Slime Pits of Sin |
1890 |
1554-4-4:
26 |
Sermon: The Tower of Babel |
1890 |
1554-4-4:
27 |
Sermon: We Shall Be Like Him |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
28 |
Sermon: What of the Night? |
1883 |
1554-4-4:
29 |
Sermon: What Shall We Drink? |
1881 |
1554-4-4:
30 |
Sermon: Witness of the Spirit |
1889 |
1554-4-4:
31 |
Bible Study: Genesis |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
32 |
Bible Study: Exodus |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
33 |
Bible Study: New Testament |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
34 |
Bible Study: General |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
35 |
Notes: Holy Sites of Israel and History of Palestine |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
36 |
Notes: Miscellaneous |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
37 |
Newspaper Clippings |
1885-1920 |
1554-4-4:
38 |
Eulogy: Jesse Yeakel and N. K. Meand |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
39 |
Eulogy: John J. Escher |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
40 |
Eulogy: Bishop Heinmiller |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
41 |
Correspondences |
1882-1934 |
1554-4-4:
42 |
General Conference Address |
1899 |
1554-4-4:
43 |
General Conference Address Notes |
1907 |
1554-4-4:
44 |
Photograph |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
45 |
Writings |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
46 |
Writings |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
47 |
Writings in German |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
48 |
Articles and Evangelism Messages |
1891-1902 |
1554-4-4:
49 |
Judicial Administration Note and Reference Book |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
50 |
China Mission Notes |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
51 |
Subscription Book for Schuylkill Seminary |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
52 |
Common Place Book |
1895 |
1554-4-4:
53 |
Declaration of Patriotism by the Evangelical Association During WW I |
1895 |
1554-4-4:
54 |
Draft of Trial and Appeal Procedures |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
55 |
Centenary Celebration Program |
1927 |
1554-4-4:
56 |
Student Aid Fund Treasury Report |
1926 |
1554-4-4:
57 |
Syllabus of Lectures on the Epistle to the Hebrews |
Undated |
1554-4-4:
58 |
Publicity |
1892-1951 |