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| Creator: | Fisk, Samuel Manchester, 1830-1912. |
| Title: | Samuel M. Fisk Diary |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1857-1859 |
| Quantity: | 1 volume, 183 pp. (SC) |
| Abstract: | Fisk was born in Hastings, New York, admitted to the Oneida Conference of the Methodist Church in 1855, later transferred to the Northern New York Conference. The diary of Fisk, as deacon, records travels, preaching texts, and work on the Northern Christian advocate. Also contains comments on families and individuals in his care and circle of acquaintance. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: | Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Samuel Manchester Fisk (1830-1912) was an American Methodist clergyman. Born in Hastings, New York, Fisk was admitted to the Oneida Conference of the Methodist Church in 1855. He later transferred to the Northern New York Conference. He was ordained as an Elder in 1859. In addition to his preaching duties, he was married and worked on the Northern Christian Advocate.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The daily journal of a young Methodist deacon, the Samuel M. Fisk Diary details Fisk's activities as preacher and husband as well as his work on the Northern Christian Advocate. Fisk records his daily journeys and visits, Biblical studies, texts for sermons, and comments on individuals in his circle of acquaintances and responsibility.
Of his ordination as elder, Fisk notes only "...the Elders were ordained, I among them." (24 Apr 1859).
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Samuel M. Fisk Diary
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: CAD
Date: Mar 1988
Revision history: 23 May 2007 - converted to EAD (MRC)