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Charles M. Sheldon (1857-1946) served as a minister of the Central Congregational Church in Topeka, Kansas from 1889 to 1920. He was also an author of the international best seller, In His Steps, which was published in 1897. A series of memorials, presented here, comprises part of the Charles Monroe Sheldon/Central Congregational Church Collection. A complete description of the entire collection is available through a link below. This series includes letters, a notebook, published articles, and assorted items surrounding Sheldon's death and memorials in his honor. The letters are to and from individuals and members or groups associated with Sheldon's study, the Altruist Club of Central Congregational Church organized by Sheldon, and exhibits related to Sheldon after his death. Correspondents include Carl K. Linge, Elsei Hobson, Hugh F. McKean, Charles W. Helsley, Howard S. Searle, Hermione Adams, Brewster Place, Catharine Brandenburg, Andrew K. Craig, John Goodin, Emma Crabb, Walter Earl Glover Architect, Bailey-Reynolds Chandelier Company, D. O. Coe Seed & Grain Company, Pilgrim Congregational Church in California, and First (Park) Congregational Church. Emma Crabb was in charge of the Sheldon Collection at the Central Congregational Church. The publication, Congregational KANSAS, published in 1946, provides his picture on the cover page and an article titled "Dr. Charles Monroe Sheldon, Congregational Minister." The topics of other publications, such as the Congressional Record of 1946, and PROGRESS, also published in 1946, include Sheldon's lifelong activities as a pastor and author.
Date: 1924-1984
Item Number: 227118
Call Number: Charles M. Sheldon and Central Congregational Church Coll. #222, Box 4 Folder 17 - Box 5 Folder 1
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 227118
Built Environment - Areas of Significance - Religion
Built Environment - Function - Religion - Religious Facility - Church
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Authors
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Religion - Ministers
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Religion - Preachers
Collections - Manuscript - Sheldon/Central Congregational Church,
Date - 1920s
Date - 1930s
Date - 1940s
Date - 1950s
Date - 1960s
Date - 1970s
Date - 1980s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Article
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Journal
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Notebook
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Pamphlet
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Program
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Record, Bookkeeping
People - African Americans
People - Notable Kansans - Sheldon, Charles Monroe, 1857-1946
Places - Cities and towns - Topeka
Places - Counties - Shawnee
Type of Material - Printed materials - Article
Type of Material - Printed materials - Brochures
Type of Material - Printed materials - Journals
Type of Material - Unpublished documents
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