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Special Collections Research Center
William & Mary Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Finding Aid Authors: Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
H. Grundy Diaries, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Acc. 2011.636 was received by the SCRC via USPS on 10/14/2011.
Processing Information:
Accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in October 2011. Finding aid info added by Jonathan Katora, in June 2013
Biographical Information:
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Scope and Contents
This collection contains five diaries, 1899-1904, of Reverend H. Grundy from Oshkosh, Wisconsin and LaSalle, Illinois. According to the diaries, Grundy was pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Oshkosh in 1899 and the Congregational Baptist Church in LaSalle from 1900 to 1901. Reverend Grundy then moved to Chicago, Illinois to become a pastor there. In the diaries, Grundy wrote about performing weddings and funerals, names of those parishioners who were "saved" by him, travel destinations, visiting with members of his church, and other aspects of his daily life. The entries for the 1899 diary are short, while the entries of the other diaries are longer.
Arrangement of Materials:
This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Baptists--Illinois--Chicago.
- Chicago (Ill.)--Social life and customs
- Diaries
- Illinois--Description and travel
- Illinois--Religious life and customs--20th century
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Chicago (Ill.)--Social life and customs
Container List
- Mixed Materials Folder: 2 id210972
Diaries1901-1903Scope and Contents
This folder contains two diaries, one from 1901 and 1903. The 1901 diary describes Reverend Grundy living in LaSalle, IL preaching at the First Baptist Church. The diary describes some travel around Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois. Diary entries would include the day-to-day activities of Rev. Grundy including his preaching, performing weddings and funerals, and other aspects of daily life. There are entries related to the work Rev. Grundy conducted at Rippon College in Rippon WI. Rev. Grundy closed his pastorate in September and left LaSalle in November. The 1903 diary describes Reverend Grundy living in Chicago. Rev. Grundy continues to travel to and from Oshkosh ant other towns in the area. Diary entries would include the day-to-day activities of Rev. Grundy including his preaching, performing weddings and funerals, and other aspects of daily life. Diary also includes account entries from collections throughout the year.
- Mixed Materials Folder: 3 id210973
Diary1904Scope and Contents
This folder contains one diary from 1904. The diary describes Reverend Grundy living in Chicago, IL preaching at various churches. The diary describes some travel around Missouri and Illinois. Diary entries would include the day-to-day activities of Rev. Grundy including his preaching, performing weddings and funerals, and other aspects of daily life. There are entries describing the 1904 St. Louis World's fair, which Rev Grundy attended.
- Mixed Materials Folder: 1 id111068
Diaries1899-1900Scope and Contents
This folder contains two diaries, one from 1899 and 1900. The 1899 diary describes Reverend Grundy living in Oshkosh, WI from the January to May. Rev. Grundy was preaching at the Second Baptist Church in Oshkosh during this time. The diary describes a great deal of travel around Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois. Locations include: LaSalle, Madison, Chicago, Verona, Milwaukee, Peoria, Chillicothe, St Louis, and Appleton. Diary entries would include the day-to-day activities of Rev. Grundy including his preaching, performing weddings and funerals, and other aspects of daily life. The diary also include account entries from collections throughout the year. The 1900 diary describes Reverend Grundy pastorate at the First Baptist Church in LaSalle, IL. Rev. Grundy continues to travel to and from Oshkosh ant other towns in the area. Diary entries would include the day-to-day activities of Rev. Grundy including his preaching, performing weddings and funerals, and other aspects of daily life. Diary also includes account entries from collections throughout the year as well as an entry related to the 1900 Galveston Texas Hurricane.