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Sermons.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered collections of sermons by two or more authors, not limited to one language or religion, and collections of Christian sermons by two or more authors, not limited to one language or Christian denomination. General and Christian works on the art of writing and delivering sermons are entered under Preaching.

subdivision Sermons under topical headings, names of individual persons, names of sects or denominations, and phrase headings for special types of sermons, e.g. Salvation--Sermons; Catholic Church--Sermons; Funeral sermons

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Alan Thornhill Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-100
Scope and Contents Alan Thornhill's Papers highlight the life and work of a British playwright. The collection contains major series of biographical, manuscripts, published, correspondence, media, and secondary materials. The biographical material is primarily obituaries. The manuscript material contains plays, sketches, notebooks, journals, essays, sermons and talks, and wedding and funeral addresses. The largest section of the correspondence is composed of letters Thornhill sent to his mother...
Dates: Created: 1927-1992; Other: Date acquired: 1999

C. Everett Koop Papers

 Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-058
Scope and Contents The C. Everett Koop papers are organized into five series: Biographical, Correspondence, Manuscript Material (sub-series: Books and Lectures/Speeches), Published Material (Pamphlets), Media Material (Audio tapes) and Secondary. The bulk of the collection is found in the Book Manuscripts. The manuscripts include typescripts and galleys for four of Koop's books: Let's Talk, The Right to Live; The Right to Die, Sometimes Mountains Move and Koop. The remaining series contain a few folders or...
Dates: Created: 1968-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1968-1981; Other: Date acquired: 1993

Charles Albert Blanchard Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG-02-002
Scope and Contents The papers of Charles Albert Blanchard  minister, reformer, and second President of Wheaton College  consist of both personal papers and administrative archive material.  Collected from several sources since 1950, much of the material was given to the College Archives by Dr. Clyde S. Kilby.  It was among the Blanchard Family materials given to him by Miss Julia Blanchard (daughter of Charles Blanchard) when Kilby was researching his biography of Jonathan Blanchard.  Other material was...
Dates: Created: Majority of material found within 1858-1937; 1858-2012

Chicago Sunday Evening Club Records

 Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-047
Scope and Contents Administrative records comprise a large portion of this collection.  Minutes from the Board of Trustees meetings extend from 1936 to 1982, and Audits from 1910 to 1991.  By-laws, lists of Officers and Trustees, Committee Reports, long-range planning, annual reports, and financial reports, 1987-88, further augment this section.  Also present are administrative and personal correspondence from 1904 to 1980, mainly for the years 1960-1980.A small collection of photographs represents...
Dates: Created: 1908-2013; Other: Majority of material found in 1938-1993; Other: Date acquired: 1992

Colleen Townsend Evans Papers

 Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-039
Scope and Contents The papers of the noted Christian author and churchwoman, Colleen Townsend Evans consist primarily of book manuscripts and published articles. Other materials include awards, biographical materials, photographs, and memorabilia. The collection occupies 16 linear inches. The manuscript series contains not only typescripts of books and articles, but also galley proofs and notes. They are arranged alphabetically by the title. Published articles, dating from 1948 to 1987 are also...
Dates: Created: 1948-1987; Other: Majority of material found in 1959-1987; Other: Date acquired: 1989

David Aikman Papers

 Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-050
Scope and Contents The series contain biographical information, education, correspondence, manuscripts, published material, and background research for writing.Among the strengths of SC-50 are the Manuscripts Series, especially Aikman's news reports as a correspondent with Time magazine. These reports are arranged in three sub-series: article submissions (most from 1978-80), subject files (alphabetical), and news tours information (Far East 1985). The man-of-the-year information on Mikhail...
Dates: Created: 1955-2017; Other: Majority of material found in 1962-1994; Other: Date acquired: 1992

Frederick Buechner Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-005
Scope and Contents Biographical material is divided into the categories of general biographical, memorabilia, notebooks and "schools." The latter section includes papers and items produced by Buechner during his school days. The general biographical section encompasses the categories of photographs, awards, family history and information on Buechner's friends. Memorabilia includes non written items nature or written matter not directly relating to Buechner (e.g. sympathy letters written to Buechner's mother...
Dates: Created: 1926-2017; Existence: Date acquired: 1982

G. Henry Waterman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC-160
Scope and Contents The contents of this collection span Dr. Waterman's long career in the ministry to his studies in Greek including his time teaching in the Wheaton College Graduate School. Included in this collection are numerous sermon notes, thesis study on the Tagalog language and translations of the New Testament in the Philippines, material on translating the NIV Bible, his work on the Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary, correspondence, syllabi, papers, and his final study on The Structural Approach...
Dates: Created: 1957-1976; Other: Date acquired: 2004

Hans Rookmaaker Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-018
Scope and Contents The largest portion of the Collection consists of 3 x 5 bibliographic note cards (in Dutch). This is also the only series that includes original manuscript material. A preliminary index has been created to assist the researcher.  Copies of published articles in Dutch and English comprise Boxes 1 and 2. Arrangement is by language, and by publication. The articles written for the Dutch newspaper Trouw (1949-1956), and Opbouw (1957-1972) are foldered chronologically. Journal articles in English...
Dates: Created: 1927-2017; Other: Majority of material found in 1945-1977; Other: Date acquired: 1985

Jonathan Blanchard Papers

 Collection — Box microfilm
Identifier: RG-02-001
Abstract The Jonathan Blanchard Collection is a diverse gathering of items covering the family of Wheaton College's first president. Ranging from the scribblings of grandchildren to a petition for the abolition of slavery, they illuminate Blanchard in many roles: Minister, College President, Abolitionist, Anti Secretist, Reformer, lecturer, and head of a large family. Jonathan Blanchard's life in both the public and private realm is detailed. In addition to the biographical interest of the materials,...
Dates: Created: 1808-2018; Majority of material found within 1808 - 1893

Julia and Herman Fischer Family Papers

 Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-117
Scope and Contents The material of the Herman A. Fischer, Sr. Family Collection was likely given to the Wheaton College Special Collections by Raymond P. Fischer, son of Herman Fischer, Sr. Most of the information in this collection spans the years from 1858 to 1934, although it includes several pieces from before 1800. The material is divided into several main categories, each related to Herman Fischer, Sr., his wife Julia Waters Blanchard Fischer, or one of their children. Other categories include Untitled...
Dates: Created: 1733-1982; Other: Majority of material found in 1858-1934; Other: Date acquired: 1991

Madeleine L’Engle Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-003
Scope and Contents The Madeleine L'Engle Collection is composed of a variety of materials illustrating the life and works of this popular author and speaker. The items date from 1919 to the present and include correspondence, manuscripts, articles, photos, papers written by L'Engle, awards, interviews, book announcements and reviews, biographical and family information, some art work and a number of miscellaneous items. The collection is composed largely of material sent to the college by the author, although...
Dates: Created: 1918-2019; Other: Date acquired: 1975

Margaret and Kenneth P. Landon Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-038
Scope and Contents The papers of Kenneth P. and Margaret Landon present unique views into the life and culture of Southeast Asia. Margaret, best known for her work Anna and the King of Siam, and Kenneth, a Presbyterian missionary and later Southeast Asia specialist with the U.S. State Department, were both graduates of Wheaton College. Both exhibit distinct qualities that offer the researcher many opportunities.The collection is organized into 12 series (Biography/Correspondence, Siam Missionary...
Dates: Created: 1824-2017; Other: Majority of material found in 1927-1990; Other: Date acquired: 1990

Max Reich Papers

 Collection — Books
Identifier: SC-091
Scope and Contents

The collection is organized into eight series (Biographical, Correspondence, Diaries/Notes, Sermons, Poetry, Published Materials, Secondary, Photographs). The bulk of the collection is found in Reich's writings, either manuscript or published, related to Hebrew Christian matters.

Dates: Created: 1923-1952; Other: Majority of material found in 1924-1945

Office of the President Records (J. Richard Chase)

 Collection
Identifier: RG-02-006
Scope and Contents

The records document the presidency of J. Richard Chase, sixth president of Wheaton College.

Dates: Created: 1953-2018; Other: Majority of material found in 1982-1992

Wesley G. Pippert Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-056
Scope and Contents The Wesley G. Pippert collection is composed of materials related to the life and work of this lay pastor, journalist/author, and professor. The collection is arranged in seven series--biographical information, publications, speeches/sermons, reporting research on projects, individuals and special collections, and secondary information about Pippert dating from 1950 to the present. The bulk of the material resides in the three reporting research series which include both research information...
Dates: Created: 1947-1994; Other: Majority of material found in 1956-1986; Other: Date acquired: 1993

William H. Leslie Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-075
Scope and Contents The William Leslie Papers offer a rare primary source for urban ministry. The collection is organized with five main series (Biographical, Ministry, Correspondence, Publications and Media). The Biographical series contains material relating to travel and education with the education sub-series containing the bulk of the series and is composed of materials from Leslie's graduate studies. The Ministry series is the largest single series detailing Leslie's ministry and further organized into...
Dates: Created: 1960-2015; Other: Date acquired: 1994