Collection 332 Papers of Isaac Backus
Collection
Identifier: CN 332
Scope and Contents
Microfilm copy of Baptist preacher and historian Isaac Backus' diaries, autobiography, daybook, sermons on Acts and the Psalms, correspondence, letters from mother Elizabeth Backus, and other materials. Originals were filmed by the Historical Commission of the Southern Baptist Church.
Dates
- Created: 1723-1789
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.
Biographical Information
Baptist minister and champion of religious liberty during the Revolutionary War era. Born, 1724. Died, 1806.
Extent
3 Reels of microfilm
Language of Materials
English
Accruals and Additions
The materials for this collection were purchased by the Billy Graham Center Archives in May 1986 from the Billy Graham Center Library.
Accession 86-56
Frances L. Brocker
J. Nasgowitz
- Title
- Collection 332 Papers of Isaac Backus
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Roman Script
Repository Details
Part of the Evangelism & Missions Archives Repository