]> stanley_rd R. DeWitt Stanley Papers An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University - &su_name;&su_address; 1966 [Derived from Summit] 12 Mar 2007 English 18 Nov 2009 - converted to EAD (MRC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Stanley, R. DeWitt. R. DeWitt Stanley Papers 1912-1944 0.5 linear feet Papers of the American Methodist minister in central New York. Collection contains letters received and diaries kept by Stanley; also material on the New York State Historical Association. 148686 English Biographical History

Reverend R. DeWitt Stanley, a Methodist minister, was appointed to serve in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, on March 1, 1911. In October 1913 he was appointed pastor of the Lafayette Avenue Methodist Church in Syracuse, New York. In 1918 he was appointed to a church in Cazenovia, New York, and in 1924 he was assigned to a church in Wolcott, New York.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The R. DeWitt Stanley Papers consists of correspondence, subject files, and published material.

Correspondence is incoming only. Subject files contain a diary, programs, and material on the New York State Historical Association. Published material contains clippings about others.

Arrangement of the Collection

Correspondence is arranged alphabetically by sender. Subject files are arranged alphabetically by topic. Published material is in no particular order.

Subject and Genre Headings Church and clergy New York State Religion and philosophy Stanley, R. DeWitt. Clergy -- United States. Methodist Church -- Clergy. Methodists -- New York (State) Clippings (information artifacts)Correspondence. Diaries. Clergy. Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

R. DeWitt Stanley Papers &su_name;

Inventory Correspondence Incoming, A-Z1 Subject files Diaries1912-19444 volumes1 Miscellaneous1 New York State Historical Association1 Programs1 Published material Clippings about others1