Guide to New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett C0361 New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett

Guide to New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett C0361

New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett


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Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0361
Title
New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett December 29, 1841
Quantity
0.01 Linear Feet, 1 folder
Creator
Jewett, Calvin
Location
R 72, C 3, S 4
Language
English .
Abstract
New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett on December 29, 1841.

Administrative Information

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Public Domain. There are no known restrictions.

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Alternative Form Available

A digitized version of this document can be found here: New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett.

Preferred Citation

New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett, C0361, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

The donor is unknown.

Processing Information

Processing completed by Amanda Brent in June 2019. EAD markup completed by Amanda Brent in June 2019. This collection used to be a part of the Virginia historical documents collection, C0034.


Historical Information

The tradition of New Year's resolutions has been popular in Western culture since the mid to late 1700s. Though now a secular tradition, these resolutions were traditionally more religious in nature. The founder of Methodism, John Wesley, introduced "Covenant Renewal Service" as an alternative to holiday festivities in 1740, which are still celebrated by modern Methodists. By 1813, when renewing covenants became "New Year's resolutions," these promises began to take on a distinctly secular tone, which continues to this day.

Scope and Content

New Year's resolutions written by Calvin Jewett on December 29, 1841. Jewett's resolutions mainly deal with his religious faith and furthering his devotion to God. The words "New Covenant" are written on the back, likely a reference to the Methodist idea and celebration of making new covenants to God at the turn of the year.

Arrangement

This is a single item collection.

Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center also holds other historical letters and diaries.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Diaries
  • Diaries -- Authorship -- Religious aspects -- Christianity

Bibliography

"The origin of new year's resolutions." The Economist. https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2018/01/05/the-origin-of-new-years-resolutions (accessed June 24, 2019).

"Why We Make New Year's Resolutions." Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/42255-history-of-new-years-resolutions.html (accessed June 24, 2019).