Guide to the Reuben Yeakel Manuscripts
Prepared by Kristen Turner and Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivists
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History, Madison, New Jersey
2/20/2004
Overview of Records
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| Record Creator: |
Yeakel, Reuben |
| Title: |
Reuben Yeakel Manuscripts |
| Dates: |
1853- 1903 | Click here to view the finding aid format suitable for requesting material at the Archives. |
| Abstract: |
Reuben Yeakel (1827-1904) was an American Evangelical Association editor and bishop. His pastoral ministry began in 1853 in the East Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Association. He was also an editor and author of several books and periodicals, in both German and English. |
| Extent: |
1.11 cu. feet |
| Resource ID:
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gcah.ms.618 |
Biographical Note
Reuben Yeakel (1827-1904) was an American Evangelical Association editor and bishop. His pastoral ministry began in 1853 in the East Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Association. In 1855 he married Sarah Schubert. After Sarah's death he married Caroline Schloser Klein, widow of John Klein.
Yeakel was elected the first corresponding secretary of the missionary society in 1859. In 1863 he became an editor of Sunday school literature, including The Sunday School Messenger. Subsequently, he edited two general church periodicals: The Evangelical Messenger (1871) and (as assistant editor) Der Christliche Botschafter (1833). He supported holiness teachings and was a prominent member of the National Holiness Association, working with John Inskip and W. MacDonald. In 1870 he co-founded The Living Epistle, the first and only holiness magazine of his denomination. Yeakel became bishop in 1871, a position he held until 1879. He was principal of Union Biblical Institute (later named Evangelical Theological Seminary) from 1879 to 1883.
Yeakel published several important works: Jacob Albrecht und seine Mitarbeiter, 1879 and 1883 (English); The Church Discipline, Doctrine, and Confession of Faith, 1899; The Genius of the Evangelical Church, 1900; "Geschichte der Evangelischen Gemeinschaft, Vol. I, 1890 and 1894 (English), Vol. II, 1895 (English); and Bishop Joseph Long, 1897.
Scope Note
Consists of manuscripts and clippings. Includes Commentary on the Discipline, from the Bishop S.C. Breyfogle Library. Bishop Breyfogel used this in the preparation of his Digest of Evangelical Church Law. There is also a journal/autobiography written by Yeakel between the years of 1853 to 1865. Another item of note is an oversized scrapbook full of clippings which reflect articles written by Yeakel, points of interest, and a history of "old-time Evangelical preaching."
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, Reuben Yeakel Manuscripts, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, 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 restrictions regarding this collection.
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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Subject Names - Corporate |
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Evangelical Association of North America |
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Subject Topics |
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Ministry. |
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Subject Geographic |
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Pennsylvania. |
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United States |
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Genre |
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Autobiographies |
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Clippings. |
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Journals |
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Manuscripts |
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Occupations |
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Bishop |
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Editor. |
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 1599-2-1:
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Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 1 (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
2 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 2 (German) |
Undated |
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3 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 3 (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
4 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 4 (German) |
Undated |
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5 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 5 (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
6 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 6 (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
7 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 7 (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
8 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 8 (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
9 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 1 (English) |
Undated |
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10 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 2 (English) |
Undated |
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11 |
Manuscript: Commentary on the Evangelical Discipline - Folder 3 (English) |
Undated |
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12 |
Manuscript: General Conference (German) |
Undated |
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13 |
Manuscript: General Conference (English, v.1) |
Undated |
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14 |
Manuscript: General Conference (English, v.2) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
15 |
Manuscript: The Bishop (German) |
1900 |
| 1599-2-1:
16 |
Manuscript: The Bishop (English) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
17 |
Manuscript: Jacob Albright (German) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
18 |
Manuscript: Fragment (English) |
Undated |
| 1599-2-1:
19 |
Journal/Autobiography |
1853-1865 |
| 1599-2-2:
1 |
Scrapbook (German and English) |
1877-1903 |
