Guide to the George Coles Papers

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1 Published for Drew University Methodist Archives By General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church P.O. Box 127, Madison, NJ /7/2011

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3 George Coles Papers cubic feet drew.ms.2761 The purpose of this finding aid is to help you understand the nature of this collection and to assist you in the retrieval of material from this collection. The following pages contain a brief biographical history of the person, or persons, who created or collected these papers, followed by a general description of the collection in the scope and content note. If more detailed information is warranted then series descriptions also appear. The container listing appears last and is the listing of material in each box, or container, of this collection. To request material you need to turn to the container listing section. It is essentially a listing of file folders, or artifact items, in the collection. Each folder, or item, has a call number associated with it. Each folder also lists the inclusive dates of the material in the folder. On the material request form list both the call number and the folder, or item, title. Use a different line for each folder, or item, requested. When your request sheet is complete, or full, bring it to the archivist and the material will be retrieved. Biographical Note George Coles ( ), British minister, was born in Stewkley, England on June 2, He was converted to Methodism under John Wesley's preaching. He became a local preacher at the age of 22. Coles immigrated to America in 1818, and became a supply preacher on the Long Island circuit. The next year he became a member of the New York Conference and served several of the larger churches. Later he became assistant editor of the Christian Advocate and Journal from 1837 to He was editor of the Sunday School Advocate from 1841 to Coles was an author of several books, including A Scripture Concordance, and Heroines of Methodism. He kept detailed journals of his activities for nearly 50 years. Coles was also an accomplished musician and writer of several hymn tunes which were used in the 1935 hymnal. Ill health curtailed his ministry and he died in He is buried in Somers, New York. Scope Note The Coles Papers illustrates a ministry which brought together abundant service as a pastor-preacher and as a scholar and musician. Coles' interest in Christian education flourished as editor of the Sunday School Advocate. His journals cover fifty years. Arrangement Material has been arranged in the following manner. The collection is arranged by record type. Related Materials Access Restrictions There are no restrictions regarding this collection. Copyright still owned by Drew. Permissions to publish must be directed to Drew. 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. Page 1

4 Preferred Citation When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, George Coles Papers, Methodist Collection - Drew University,. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor. Subject Terms Subject Names - Corporate Methodist Episcopal Church Subject Topics Bible Bible-Criticism, interpretation,etc. Bible-Homiletical use Camp-meetings Church and education Church colleges Church history Church work with students Church work with youth Circuit riders Clergy Commitment to the church Methodist Church-Education Music Preaching Religious education Sermons Sunday schools Theology Youth - Religious life. Subject Geographic England United States. Genre Hymns Journals Letter books Ordination certificates Sermons Songs. Occupations Minister. Page 2

5 Container List Call Number Folder Title Date(s) :1 Journal :2 Journal :3 Journal :4 Journal :5 Journal :6 Journal :7 Journal :8 Journal :9 Journal :1 Journal :2 Journal :3 Journal :4 Journal :5 Journal :6 Journal :7 Journal :8 Journal :1 Journal :2 Journal :3 Journal :4 Journal :5 Journal :1 Journal :2 Journal :3 Journal :4 Journal :1 Journal :2 Journal :3 Journal :4 Journal :5 Journal :6 Journal :7 Journal :8 Journal :1 Journal :2 Journal and Marriage Record :3 Journal :4 Journal :5 Lecture Undated :6 Lecture Undated :7 Lecture Undated :1 Lecture Undated :2 Book Room - Abstracts Undated :3 Catalogue - Book Concern :4 Personal Reflections :5 License to Preach :6 Correspondence :7 Printed Excerpts of Journal :8 Collection of Letter - Folder :9 Collection of Letter - Folder :1 House Keeping Accounts :2 Sermon Outlines and Journal :3 Sermon Outlines Undated :4 Sermon Outlines Undated :5 Sermon Outlines :6 Sermon Outlines Page 3

6 Call Number Folder Title Date(s) :7 Sermon Outlines :1 Sermon Outlines :2 Sermon Outlines :3 Sermon Outlines :4 Sermon Texts Undated :5 Sermon Resources :6 Testimonial Undated :7 Bible :1 George Coles' Bible 1817 Page 4