Page 1 of 7 Taylor University Archives Bishop William Taylor Collection Summary: The files in the collection are all based upon the life of Bishop William Taylor, well known missionary and author for whom Taylor University was named in 1889. Originally the name was to be William Taylor College or William Taylor University, but was later shortened to Taylor University. William Taylor was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1821. In 1843 Taylor joined the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church. He became a missionary who traveled the world. Taylor was first called to western America, i.e. California, where he had a ministry of street witnessing to miners and frontiersmen in San Francisco. He remained seven years and obtained the nickname "California Taylor." He then began to travel the world, eventually preaching the gospel in England, Australia, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Ceylon, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Peru, and Chile. What makes this list of countries so impressive is that travel back in William Taylor's day was slow and difficult. Taylor was "accidentally" elected the bishop of Africa in 1884. Bishop William Taylor visited Taylor University at the beginning of the 1895-96 school year, in his 74th year of life. William Taylor died in Palo Alto, California in 1902 and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The collection is made up of various files that have come from a number of different sources and covers a wide variety of genres: original letters, signatures, pictures, articles, books, and other artifacts all characterize the collection. Constant additions are also made to the collection with the acquisition of more artifacts. *All history information is taken from Taylor University: The first 150 Years, by William C. Ringenberg 2005 Donation In March 2005, artifacts were donated by Mr. William E. Price III, William Taylor s great great nephew. A list of items from this acquisition is recorded in the Accession Records #06-2. 2006 Donation Stanley Koskinen loaned Alan Winquist a journal written by William Taylor and a journal written by his wife, Isabelle Anne Kimberlin Taylor for a few years (2003-2006?) In January 2006 he formally donated these journals to the Taylor University Archives.
Page 2 of 7 Box 1: Miscellaneous Documents 1 Map denoting all of William Taylor's travels around the world. 2 Descriptions of William Taylor Hotel, the "Towering Temple" in San Francisco, CA. 3 William Taylor's autobiography, copies of title page William Taylor of California: Bishop of Africa, "Preface" by Rev. C.G. Moore, and Table of Contents. 4 African paper exchange with William Taylor's name on it (1887). 5 Copies of pictures and other information regarding William Taylor. 6 Postcards sent from William Taylor to son Stuart Taylor, September 8, 1892. 7 Letters from George West Diehl to Berryman H. McCoy regarding William Taylor, December 6, 1951. 8 Original and copy of old Information Sheet on William Taylor, "William Taylor - Clarion Voice of the Missionary Proclamation." 9 California Taylor by former Taylor University President John Paul, story regarding Bishop Taylor. 10 Photographs and their copies of William Taylor's birthplace near Rockbridge Baths, VA. 11 Signature of William Taylor, April 16, 1882. 12 Signature of William Taylor, donated Oct. 12, 1967 by Dr. Bernie Smith. 13 Signature of William Taylor, May 26, 1881. Donated by G.W.H. Kemfrer in the late 1800's/early 1900's. 14 Article on Bishop Taylor sending eucalyptus seeds from Australia to California, "Imported Beauty for California Hills" Feb. 1957 Together magazine. 15 Memorial to Bishop Wm. Taylor issued by Taylor University after his death on May 19, 1902. 16 Letter from Wm. Taylor to his brother and Eliza Jane Kirkpatrick, January 14, 1887. 17 Newspaper article from Rockbridge County News, Lexington, VA, "Paper Reveals Bishop Taylor's Phenomenal Travels" Thursday, August 28, 1952. 18 List of books and articles written by or regarding Bishop Wm. Taylor. 19 Pictures of William Taylor. 19b Pictures of William Taylor 19c Pictures of William Taylor 20 Illustrated Africa cable message from Wm. Taylor to his brother, September 5, 1895. 21 Papers of Rev. Berryman H. McCoy regarding William Taylor. 22 Letters written by Wm. Taylor to Eva Brown (sister), June 20, 1892 and to Cape Palmas, West Africa, March 6, 1893. 23 Article on Bishop Taylor in Methodist Review, September-October, 1921. Includes letter from Howard L. Reunion to Chuck Newman [TU Advancement] October 25, 1984 regarding the walking stick and a portrait of Bishop Taylor presented at the University of the Pacific in 1948.
Page 3 of 7 24 Captions and Photocopies of the Bishop Wm. Taylor Display, 1990. 25 Article on Bishop Taylor in March 1951-May 1952 Classmate, "Herald of Christ" (series). 26 Article on Bishop Taylor in the 1980 Youth Conference Issue of The Echo, March 21, 1980. 27 Bishop William Taylor plaque unveiling and dedication, October 24 th, 1996. 28 Article on William Taylor, "'California' Taylor of Rockbridge: 'Bishop to the World'" by Charles W. Turner. In the Fall 1980 edition of the Southern California Quarterly. 29 William Taylor s Visit to Ft. Wayne College Box 2: Miscellaneous Documents 30 Annual Report from Missionary Training Institute (with which William Taylor was associated), 1891, 1892, 1896. 31 The Christian Advocate Ho! For Congo-Land! Sailing of the Taylor Missionaries by Rev. Gideon Draper 32 Descendancy Narrative for Stuart Taylor; Family history; genealogy 33 William California Taylor Evangelical Awakenings copy 34 Booklet California Taylor By John Paul, President of Taylor Unversity 35 Article and copy on William Taylor, August 1902 The Missionary Review of the World, "Bishop William Taylor, World Evangelist" by John M. Springer. Received November 17, 1950. Also letter to Mr. Springer from Taylor University Librarian Clio Arnold. 36 Article on Bishop Taylor in March 27, 1952 The Christian Advocate, "William Taylor - Pioneer Prophet" by Irwin Trotter. 37 Article on Bishop William Taylor in April 27, 1921 Western Christian Advocate, "The Giant with Seven League Boots" by Rev. Benjamin Caulfield. 38 Copy of William Taylor's book Address to Young America and A Word to the Old Folks, 1857 39 Manuscript of book about William Taylor, Moved With Compassion: The Challenge of Bishop William Taylor by W.J. Smart, 1958. 39b Preservation copy of the manuscript of Moved With Compassion: The Challenge of Bishop William Taylor by W.J. Smart 40 Articles/essays written about William Taylor by students in the 1920's. 41 More articles/essays written by Taylor students in the 1920's. 42 Garry Parker s Research on Bishop William Taylor 43 Research material on Bishop William Taylor by Rev. W.J. Smart. Includes a letter from Rollin H. Stuart, William Taylor s brother s great-grandson 44 Material from research done by Jennifer Voskiul on William Taylor, Spring, 1990.
Page 4 of 7 Box 3: Miscellaneous Documents 45 William Taylor's visit to Upland, September 28 - October 1, 1895. 46 Excerpts about William Taylor from various books: Jones Idwal Ark of Empire (1951), George Wharton James Heroes of California (1910), Rockwell Hunt California: Stately Hall of Fame (1950), Rockwell Hunt California (1926), and the San Francisco Library "Descriptions of Mural Paintings." 47 Articles and pamphlets by William Taylor concerning self-supporting Missions in Chile and South Central Africa. Also includes a description and cover page of the articles, as well as letters discussing them. 48 Excerpt from The Model Preacher by Bishop Taylor. Contains a reference to Fort Wayne College and the President (now Taylor University). 49 Material from research done by Scott Hughfelt on William Taylor. 50 Miscellaneous items concerning William Taylor, includes: a picture, dedication and family history from a Bible of his, various obituaries published, copy of Founder's Day program cover of University of the Pacific, copy of certificate presented to Taylor's descendants by the University of the Pacific. 51 Photocopies of photos; Alan Winquist research 52 Echo Article: History of William Taylor 53 Article: Forty-Niner Faith by Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp 54 Misc. materials containing William Taylor info (including the introduction of Eucalyptus) Donated by Ken Smith 12/8/2003 55 pictures from Taylor s autobiography, My Story 56 Captions from 2004 Bishop William Taylor Display 57 Bishop William Taylor Bible School/Memorial Institute 58 Information about Amanda Smith 59 William ( California ) Taylor: First Overseas Evangelist to Australia from Church Heritage, Vol. 6 No. 3, March 1990. 60 William Taylor s Vision Excerpts from the Master s thesis by Rev. Sampath Kumar in 1987 61 Acquistion March 2005: Donation by William Price III, great great nephew of William Taylor documents 62 Letter: Brief letter written to Rev. A.E. Taylor dated April 9, 1896 (William Price donation) 63 Newspaper Clippings: Misc about William Taylor (William Price donation) 64 Postcard: Two native Africans. Sent by Dr. & Mrs. CJ Stauffacher. Sent to Miss Julia Heffelfinger (William Price donation) 65 Temple United Methodist Church, San Francisco, CA 66 Stanley Koskinen (photo) 67 Echo Article by Wesley English: September 20, 2002 68 TU Magazine Articles 69 Direct from the Dark Continent, Western Christian Advocate, 12-03-1891, pg 757 *In Electronic from (see Samuel Morris Collection 2:21) 70 List of holdings of books authored by William Taylor and written about him in the Archives and Library
Page 5 of 7 [NOTE: Books about and written by William Taylor can be located using the Zondervan Library s online card catalog.+ 71 Journal written by William Taylor (1851-56) Journal written by Anne Taylor (1866-67) 72 Taylor family history in a letter from Betty Hamilton 73 Newsclipping from the Oakland Tribune, February 22, 1948: Centennial of William Taylor s birth May 22, 1921 74 My Kaffir Sermon ; *photocopy of the excerpt believed to be the Kaffir Sermon found on pp 455-469 of The Story of My Life] 75 Article: Bishop William Taylor & the California Connection by Dr. Alan Winquist 76 Taylor family genealogy from Richard Taylor (NOT related to William Taylor) 77 Photos of William Taylor s gravesite 78 Bishop Wm Taylor s Time in India 79 Youngest Photos of Wm. Taylor known & Photos of/from the Cable Family album (Niece of Wm. Taylor) 80 Wm Taylor Wood Statue Information May 21, 1977 (see Building files St-W, Box 17 16:1:3) Loose Books: (The following three books are from the William Price donation) Book: The Election of Grace by William Taylor [9/13/2007: Added to the Ayres Collection Ay 234 T21e c.4] Book: Seven Years Street Preaching in San Francisco by William Taylor Book: Illustrated Africa ed. By William Taylor, Ross Taylor, Emil Holub, & Henry Stanley. Condition is very poor. Box 4: Newspaper Box of Oversized Items Mounted Items 2 3/8 x 4 Carte-De-Viste of William Taylor (purchased January 2008) 8x10 photo of William Taylor head shot (later years, long white beard facing right) 8x10 photo of William Taylor and Carolyn Graves (little African girl) 8x10 photo of William Taylor waist shot, sitting in chair (later years, white beard, holding something in right hand, facing left) map depicting the missionary journeys of William Taylor from 1849 to 1897 11x14 photo of William Taylor head shot (looks like it was copied from a publication; facing forward, slightly to the right) 11x14 photo of an illustration of William Taylor in African Costume (2 copies One is sepia toned) (illustration from one of William Taylor s books jungle setting, wearing long white shirt with sash around chest, holding a hat in left hand) 5x7 photo of same illustration of William Taylor in African Costume (3 copies) Original book page containing the illustration, titled Bishop William Taylor in his African Costume.
Page 6 of 7 Two more original book pages of the illustration (engraving) of Bishop Taylor in an African costume (William Price donation) Bishop Taylor s Magazine. The African News Manilla Envelopes Manuscripts of The Soul Digger and The Life and Times of William Taylor by John Paul Part I Manuscripts of The Soul Digger and The Life and Times of William Taylor by John Paul Part II Cardstock Folder 11x14 photo of William Taylor and Carolyn Graves (little African Girl) 2 copies (1 B&W, 1 sepia-toned) 11x14 photo of William Taylor 3 copies (later years, long white beard, facing right; Bottom:William Taylor, Bishop of Africa, as he appeared at the General Conference of 1896, From a photograph by Cox of New York) 11x14 photo of an illustration of William Taylor 5 copies (2 sepia-toned; 3 B&W) (illustration from one of William Taylor s books jungle setting, wearing long white shirt with sash around chest, holding a hat in left hand) 04-27-2006: One copy (sepia-toned) was used in the Alspaugh West display 11x14 photo of William Taylor head shot 2 copies (looks like it was copied from a publication; facing forward, slightly to the right) 8 ½ x 11 pencil sketch of William Taylor done by Shayre Bitar, 1971 -Original, 2 photocopies Other Bishop William Taylor: A Personal View Researched and Edited by: Stanley E. Koskinen (The Bishop s 2 nd great-grandson) a geneology and bits of information collected from various sources Newspaper Clippings: Misc. about William Taylor (laminated) (William Price donation) Letters: A collection of several letters written by Jennie Taylor to My dear chum, Lizzie Akers (to view letters online go to http://picasaweb.google.com/lamummert/jennietaylorresearchletters?authkey=gv1srgcp- 8rpGMwMvuwgE&feat=directlink ) Box 4A: Photo of William Taylor framed in a round ivory frame (Acc# 2006-15) Box 5: Newspaper Box of Artifacts donated by William Price Knife (17 ½ inch blade. Leather sheath. Leather and metal decorative handle. Thick string shoulderstrap.) Woven purse (6 ¾ inches x 6 ¾ inches) Woven small bowl (3 inches dia., 2 inches tall. Spiral weave.) Woven platter (11 ¾ inches dia, 1 ¾ inches tall)
Page 7 of 7 Bamboo stalk container (3 ½ inches tall. Lid) Wooden handle (8 inches long) Ax (Handle 14 ½ inches long. Blade 4 7/8 inches long) Box 6: Large Document Box of Artifacts donated by William Price Basket (Oblong, 12 ½ inches long, 5 inches tall. Fitted lid. Small tight weave.) Basket (Round, 6 ¾ inches dia., 5 3/8 inches tall. Fitted lid with hold in center. Small tight weave. In the basket are two basket pieces that look like they fit in the hole somehow.) Basket (Round, 6 ½ inches dia., 4 inches tall. Lid. Two crisscrossing twisted handles. Spiral weave) Woven shallow bowl (Oval. 7 inches x 6 1/8 inches dia. 2 ¼ inches tall.) Rattle (Round cylinder with handle) Box 7: Writings: How To Be Saved and How To Save The World Safe: Journals William Taylor Gold Rush Era Journal (1851-56) Anne Taylor Journal (1866-67) Notes: Ten years of Self-Supporting Missions in India Ay 266 T21t Copy 1: Signed by William Taylor: Isikimisivutayo the name given me by the Africa signifying a flaming torch. William Taylor, July 29, 18_2 Kaffirs of