Guide to the Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers, 1885-1951
(bulk 1920-1951)
Brown University, Special Collections
Box A
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
E-mail: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2009
Collection Overview
Title: |
Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers |
Date range: |
1885-1951, (bulk 1920-1951) |
Creator: |
Kinsolving, Arthur B. (Arthur Barksdale), 1861-1951 |
Extent: |
8 Linear Feet
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Abstract: |
The Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers are primarily comprised of correspondence, articles and essays, and newsclippings, with dates ranging from 1885 to 1951. Letters from Arthur Kinsolving to his wife, Sally Bruce, and letters to Mrs. Kinsolving make up the majority of the correspondence between 1896 and 1945. The other major portion of correspondence are sympathy cards, letters and telegrams for Sally Kinsolving upon the death of her husband in 1951. |
Language of materials: |
English |
Repository: |
Brown University, Special Collections
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Collection number: |
Ms. 2009.006 |
Scope & content
The Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers are primarily comprised of correspondence, articles and essays, and newsclippings, with dates ranging from 1885 to 1951. Letters from Arthur Kinsolving to his wife, Sally Bruce, and letters to Mrs. Kinsolving make up the majority of the correspondence between 1896 and 1945. The other major portion of correspondence are sympathy cards, letters and telegrams for Sally Kinsolving upon the death of her husband in 1951.
In Series 2, there are three personal diaries of Arthur Kinsolving from 1901, two travel journals from trips in 1892 and 1929, one notebook with academic and parish notes, and one diary written by both Sally and Arthur Kinsolving between 1901 and 1942.
Series 3, Writings, contains articles and essays written by both Arthur Kinsolving and others. Kinsolving's writings are more academic theological discussions and very personal recollections of his life and work. The majority of the other articles are written by others about Kinsolving, or about topics also written about by Kinsolving. Most of these materials are dated between 1935 and 1951.
Series 5 and 6 are primarily comprised of newsclippings about Kinsolving and Kinsolving's family. One folder contains articles written by Anne Kinsolving when she was a journalist for the Baltimore Sun in the 1920s and early 1930s. The scrapbook contains newsclippings and letters related to Kinsolving's retirement from the ministry in 1941.
The Church Materials in Series 6 are bulletins from church services at St. Paul's and Christ Church, both in Baltimore, and a church history of St. Paul's. The majority of these items are from the late 1920s to the late 1930s.
Access Points
Subject Names
Subject Names
Subject Topics
Subject Topics
Document Types
Occupations
Arrangement
The Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers are arranged into six series.
- Series 1. Correspondence (arranged into two subseries and then chronologically)
- Subseries 1. Correspondence from or about Arthur Kinsolving
- Subseries 2. Correspondence with Sally Bruce Kinsolving
- Series 2. Diaries (arranged chronologically)
- Series 3. Writings (arranged by author and then chronologically)
- Series 4. Newsclippings
- Series 5. Scrapbook
- Series 6. Church Materials
Biographical note
Arthur Barksdale Kinsolving was the son of Ovid Americus Kinsolving (1822-1894) and Lucy Lee Rogers Kinsolving (1833-1862). He he graduated from the Episcopal school in Alexandria, Virginia. Attended the University of Virginia in 1882-83. Then graduated in 1886 from the Theological Seminary of Virginia. Received a D.D. at Washington and Lee University in 1906. His first position was that of assistant rector in Warsaw, Virginia. From 1888-1906 he served at Christ Church in Brooklyn, then going to St. James in Baltimore where he served from 1906 until 1942. He wrote a number of books, some about the history of the Baltimore Church. As a number of his relatives were also ministers he wrote a book about his family.
He married Sally Archer Bruce (born 1876) on 5 February 1896 in Richmond, Virginia. They had 6 children: Mary Bruce Kinsolving James (1896-1947); Arthur Lee Kinsolving (1899-1977); Anne Seddon Kinsolving Brown (1906-1985); Herbert Leigh Kinsolving (1907-1997); Sally Kinsolving Gundersheimer (1912-1981); Lucinda Lee Kinsolving Leigh (1916-2009).
Access & Use
Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
Preferred citation: |
Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers, Ms. 2009.006, Brown University Library. |
Contact information: |
Brown University, Special Collections Box A Providence, RI 02912 Tel: 401-863-2146 E-mail: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
Acquisition: |
The Arthur B. and Sally Bruce Kinsolving papers were donated by the Brown family. |
Accruals: |
No additions to the collection are anticipated. |
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ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Amy Greer. |
Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Amy Greer
2009 March 21 |
Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Related material: |
The Brown University Library is the repository for several collections related to the Brown family and their businesses that are accessible through Josiah, including the Anne S. Kinsolving Brown papers (Ms.2007.013); John Nicholas Brown I (1861-1900) papers (Ms. 2007.010); and the John Nicholas Brown II (1900-1979) papers (Ms.2007.012). |
Inventory
Series 1. Correspondence, 1885-1951
Series 1. Subseries 1. Correspondence from or about Arthur Kinsolving, 1885-1951
3 boxes
Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Correspondence
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1885 |
Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Correspondence
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1895-1897 |
Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Correspondence
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1900, 1904 |
Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Correspondence
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1910, 1912, 1919 |
Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Correspondence
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1920 Jun-Jul |
Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Correspondence
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1920 Sep |
Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Correspondence
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1921 Jan-Jun |
Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Correspondence
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1921 Jul-Sep |
Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Correspondence
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1922 May-Jun |
Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Correspondence
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1922 Jul-Aug |
Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Correspondence
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1922 Sep |
Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Correspondence
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1922 Oct-Nov |
Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Correspondence
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1923 Jan, Sep |
Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Correspondence
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1924 Feb, Jul, Aug |
Box 1, Folder 15 |
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Correspondence
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1924 Sep-Nov |
Box 1, Folder 16 |
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Correspondence
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1925 Jun-Jul |
Box 1, Folder 17 |
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Correspondence
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1925 Aug-Dec |
Box 1, Folder 18 |
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Correspondence
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1926 Jan |
Box 1, Folder 19 |
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Correspondence
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1926 Apr-Oct |
Box 1, Folder 20 |
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Correspondence
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1927 Jan-Jul |
Box 1, Folder 21 |
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Correspondence
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1928 Jan-Aug |
Box 1, Folder 22 |
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Correspondence
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1928 Sep-Oct |
Box 1, Folder 23 |
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Correspondence
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1929 Jan, Jun-Jul |
Box 1, Folder 24 |
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Correspondence
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1929 Sep-Dec |
Box 1, Folder 25 |
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Correspondence
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1930 Jan-May |
Box 1, Folder 26 |
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Correspondence
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1930 Jul-Dec |
Box 1, Folder 27 |
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Correspondence
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1931 Feb, Aug-Dec |
Box 1, Folder 28 |
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Correspondence
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1932 Jan-Apr |
Box 1, Folder 29 |
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Correspondence
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1932 Jun |
Box 1, Folder 30 |
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Correspondence
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1932 Sep-Nov |
Box 1, Folder 31 |
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Correspondence
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1933 Jan-Apr |
Box 1, Folder 32 |
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Correspondence
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1933 May-Aug |
Box 1, Folder 33 |
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Correspondence
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1933 Sep-Nov |
Box 1, Folder 34 |
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Correspondence
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1934 Jan-Mar |
Box 1, Folder 35 |
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Correspondence
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1934 Apr-Jul |
Box 1, Folder 36 |
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Correspondence
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1934 Sep-Nov |
Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Correspondence
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1935 Mar-Jun |
Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Correspondence
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1935 Aug-Sep, Dec |
Box 2, Folder 3 |
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Correspondence
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1936 Feb-Jun |
Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Correspondence
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1936 Sep |
Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Correspondence
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1937 Jan |
Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Correspondence
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1937 Feb |
Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Correspondence
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1937 Mar, Jun |
Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Correspondence
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1937 Sep |
Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Correspondence
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1937 Oct-Dec |
Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Correspondence
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1938 Mar, May |
Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Correspondence
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1938 Jun-Aug |
Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Correspondence
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1938 Sep-Nov |
Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Correspondence
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1939 Jan-Jun |
Box 2, Folder 14 |
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Correspondence
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1939 Sep |
Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Correspondence
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1939 Oct-Dec |
Box 2, Folder 16 |
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Correspondence
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1940 Feb-Aug |
Box 2, Folder 17 |
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Correspondence
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1940 Sep |
Box 2, Folder 18 |
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Correspondence
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1940 Oct-Nov |
Box 2, Folder 19 |
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Correspondence
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1941 Feb-Aug |
Box 2, Folder 20 |
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Correspondence
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1941 Sep |
Box 2, Folder 21 |
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Correspondence
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1945-1949 |
Box 2, Folder 22 |
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Correspondence
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1950 |
Box 2, Folder 23 |
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Correspondence
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undated |
Box 2, Folder 24 |
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Correspondence
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undated |
Box 2, Folder 25 |
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Correspondence
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undated |
Box 2, Folder 26 |
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Correspondence
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undated |
Box 3, Folder 1 |
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Correspondence
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1951 Feb |
Box 3, Folder 2-6 |
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Correspondence
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1951 Aug |
Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Correspondence
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1951 Sep |
Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Correspondence
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1951 Oct |
Box 3, Folder 9 |
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Correspondence
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1951 Nov-Dec |
Box 3, Folder 10 |
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Correspondence
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1951 |
Series 1. Subseries 2. Correspondence with Sally Bruce Kinsolving, 1895-1919
4 boxes
Box 5 |
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Correspondence
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1895-1899 |
Box 6 |
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Correspondence
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1900-1909 |
Box 7 |
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Correspondence
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1910-1919 |
Box 8 |
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Correspondence - unprocessed
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Series 2. Diaries, 1901-1938
6 folders
Box 4
Box 4, Folder 1 |
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Travel Journal of A.B. Kinsolving
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1892 |
Box 4, Folder 2 |
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Diary of A.B. Kinsolving
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1901 Jun |
Box 4, Folder 3 |
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Diary of A.B. Kinsolving
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1901 Aug |
Box 4, Folder 4 |
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Diary of Sally and A.B. Kinsolving
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1901-1942 |
Box 4, Folder 5 |
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Travel Journal of A.B. Kinsolving
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1929 |
Box 4, Folder 6 |
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Notebook of A.B. Kinsolving with Letters and Clippings
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1938 |
Series 3. Writings, 1892-1951
11 folders
Box 4
Box 4, Folder 7 |
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Sermons by A.B. Kinsolving
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1892-1938 |
Box 4, Folder 8 |
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Addresses Given A.B. Kinsolving
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1922-1950 |
Box 4, Folder 9 |
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Articles Written by A.B. Kinsolving
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1894-1945 |
Box 4, Folder 10 |
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Recollections and Reflections by A.B. Kinsolving
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c. 1950 |
Box 4, Folder 11 |
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Biographical Sketch of Bishop A.F. Winnington by A.B. Kinsolving
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1951 |
Box 4, Folder 12 |
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Miscellaneous Writings by A.B. Kinsolving
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1909-1950 |
Box 4, Folder 13 |
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Notes by A.B. Kinsolving
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1949, undated |
Box 4, Folder 14 |
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"Bishop Lucien Lee Kinsolving: A Portrait Sketch" by A.B. Kinsolving
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1949, undated |
Box 4, Folder 15 |
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"Turning Points in My Life" by A.B. Kinsolving
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1949, undated |
Box 4, Folder 16 |
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Articles about A.B. Kinsolving by Others
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1910-1951 |
Box 4, Folder 17 |
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Article about Sally Kinsolving
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undated |
Series 4. Newsclippings
3 folders
Box 4
Series 5. Scrapbook, 1941
2 folders and 1 scrapbook
Box 4
Box 4, Folder 18 |
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Newsclips about or by A.B. Kinsolving
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1933-1951 |
Box 4, Folder 19 |
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News Articles by Anne Kinsolving for the Baltimore Sun
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1920-1930 |
Box 4, Folder 20 |
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Newsclips about A.B. Kinsolving and Family
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undated |
Box 4, Folder 21 |
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Front Cover Materials - Newsclippings
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1941 |
Box 4, Folder 22 |
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Front Cover Materials - Correspondence and Articles
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1941 |
Series 5. Church Materials, 1904-1950
4 folders
Box 4
Box 4, Folder 23 |
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Year Book of Christ Church Parish
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1904-1905 |
Box 4, Folder 24 |
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Bulletins and Articles from St. Paul's
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1926-1937 |
Box 4, Folder 25 |
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A Short History of St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore
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1934 |
Box 4, Folder 26 |
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The Hayes Memorial Booklet
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1950 |