Guide to the John Rhoads Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title

John Rhoads Papers

Inclusive Dates

1824-1829

Call Number

RG 362

Creator(s)

Rhoads, John, active 1824-1829.

Quantity

0.02 cubic feet (4 folders)

Restrictions on Access

Collection open for research

Repository

Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 USA

Biographical Note / Administrative History

Biographical Note

Little is known of John Rhoads' life. He was appointed to the Board of Home Missions, apparently in 1824, to serve territory within Luzerne County, PA. He traveled back and forth throughout the county, preaching to four congregations in particular. In 1829 he informed the Board of Missions that without further financial support he would have to resign his commission.

Collection Overview

This collection consists of four small diaries, one address to a session, and one letter and commission to the Board of Home Missions.

Administrative Information

Processing Information

Collection processed and finding aid prepared: February 1993
Stephanie Muntone, Processing Archivist

Catalog Headings

The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in the society’s electronic catalog.

Personal Name Subject

Rhoads, John, active 1824-1829.

Topical Subject

Missionaries--Pennsylvania--Luzerne County--19th century.

Home missions--Pennsylvania--Luzerne County--19th century.

Genre-form

Diaries. aat

Corporate Added Name

Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Home Missions.

Collection Inventory

Box	Folder	Description

1	1	Finding Aid to Record Group 362
1	2	Address, undated
1	3	Diaries, 1824-1827
1	4	Letter and Commission (two copies), 1829

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