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William H. Edwards papers

1 carton, 1 box (1.25 linear feet)

(1883 – 1958)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2002.005
Creator(s) Edwards, William Henry
Acquisition

The William H. Edwards papers were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Henry Edwards Jr., March 2002.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Jennifer H. Piegols, March 2017.
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Abstract

The William H. Edwards papers document the intensive research and preparation of a prominent Methodist Preacher from Virginia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Drawing inspiration directly from the Bible, religious articles, and other religious leaders, William H. Edwards’ created unique sermons and extracted details from short and long Biblical passages. The papers date from 1883-1958 and highlight his relationship with his wife, fraternity, and religion. His dedication to family and Methodism is documented in correspondence, scripture and sermon notes, newspaper clippings, and publications.

Biographical History

William Henry Edwards (1849-1922), a prominent preacher since at least 1880, became the Presiding Methodist Elder, now the District Superintendent, and served in this position until 1920.  Because most of his life was devoted to religion, he was a member of the religious fraternity Arlington Lodge No. 102, A.F. & A.M.  On November 13, 1882, he married Sarah Elizabeth Cockrell (1865-1928) in Northumberland, Virginia.  They had three daughters, Mary, Lillian, and Agnes, and three sons, William, Lyttleton, and Henry.  William H. Edwards stayed in the Virginia and Maryland area most of his life, living in Northumberland, Portsmouth, and Salisbury.

Arrangement Statement

Folders are listed by their location in each box; any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entirety of the collection.

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Methodism
    • Religious History
  • Corporate Names
    • Arlington Lodge No 102, A.F. & A.M.
    • Miller's Tavern
  • Personal Names
    • Edwards, Sarah (1865-1928)
    • Edwards, William Henry (1849-1922)
    • Owen, Thomas ( )
  • Location Terms
    • Northumberland (Va.)
    • Portsmouth (Va.)
    • Salisbury (Md.)
    • Virginia

Inventory List

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Box 1

1.      Correspondence, William H. Edwards to Sarah Edwards, 1883-1884  

2.      Correspondence, James M Lewis to William H. Edwards in regard to the Arlington Lodge No. 102, 1912 October 10

3.      Correspondence, Annie Belle Hughes to William H. Edwards, 1919 January 11

4.      Correspondence, From S.C. Hatcher in regard to a Fundraiser, 1921 May 14

5.      Diary, Sermon Notes and Scripture Notes, circa 1900-1906

6.      Notepads, Scripture Notes, circa 1901-1902

7.      Notepad, Scripture Notes, circa 1903

8.      Notepads, Scripture Notes, circa 1903-1904

9.      Notepads, Scripture Notes, circa 1904

10.  Notepads, Scripture Notes, circa 1904-1905

11.  Notepad, Scripture Notes, circa 1906

12-13.    Notepads, Scripture Notes, undated

14. Notes, Various Scripture Notes, undated

15. Notes, Various Scripture and Sermon Notes by Topic, 1903-1913

16-17. Notes, Various Scripture and Sermon Notes by Topic, undated

18. Newspaper Articles, Various Religious Topics, circa 1899-1918

19. Pocket Bible of St. John, undated

20. Poem about the Old Elders, undated

21. Published Sermon, Christian Discipleship by James Cannon Jr., 1906 November 14

22. Chart, The Meaning of Passover Symbols and The Seder Step by Step, circa 1958

23. Publication, Pierce’s Library, Chart of the Organs of Speech by Robert Morris Pierce, 1913

24. Publication, Pierce’s Library, The House that Jack Built, Robert Morris Pierce, 1915

25. Publication, Pierce’s Library, Chart of the Spanish Alphagam, Robert Morris Pierce, 1917

26. Manuals, Purinton Practical Course in Personal Efficiency, Edward Earle Purinton, 1919

 

Box 2

1.      Publication, True Detective Stories from the Pinkerton Archives, Cleveland Moffett, circa 1897

Artifacts

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Attachments

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