Charles Warren Brewbaker Papers

Zone d'identification

Cote

US NjMdUMCG 3758

Nom et localisation du dépôt

Niveau de description

Collection

Titre

Charles Warren Brewbaker Papers

Date(s)

  • 1894-1961 (Création/Production)

Importance matérielle

2.62 cubic feet

Nom du producteur

(1869-1960)

Notice biographique

Charles Warren Brewbaker (1869-1960) was born October 18, 1869 at State Line, Pennsylvania. On August 30, 1899 he married Nellie M. Stokes. Two daughters were born of their marriage. He was educated at the West Virginia Normal Academy in Buckhannon, the Western College in Toledo, Iowa and the Union BIblical seminary. He also earned the STM and PH.D degrees from the Illinois Wesleyan University. Brewbaker was ordained by the Iowa Conference of the United Brethren Church in 1893. His pastoral appointments included United Brethren Churches in Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 1913, he was elected by the General Conference of his denomination to serve as General Secretary of the Sunday School and Brotherhood work. From 1929 until 1933 he served as Secretary of Evangelism. After this assignment he was appointed pastor of the United Brethren Church in Dayton, Ohio. He served there until his retirement in 1939. Brewbaker was a prolific writer, authoring twelve books and many articles in the areas of Christian Education, Evangelism, and Churchmanship. He traveled nationally and internationally representing the church in the interest of Christian Education. Brewbaker died on May 11, 1960 at the age of 91.

Zone du contenu et de la structure

Portée et contenu

The collection comprises mostly Charles Warren Brewbaker's published works and other writings. The majority of the publications include articles from church-related periodicals. These articles discuss topics such as children’s Sunday School attendance, elderly participation in the church, preaching, and the church’s involvement in society. The unpublished works consist of book manuscripts, sermons, and Sunday School lessons. Given the ambiguous format of the sermons and Sunday School lessons, these often overlap in the collection. There are several miscellaneous items in the collection as well, including Brewbaker’s passport and several photographs.

Mode de classement

This collection is arranged by series.

Zone des conditions d'accès et d'utilisation

Conditions d'accès

There are no restrictions regarding this collection.

Accès physique

Accès technique

Conditions de reproduction

Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.

Langue des documents

  • anglais

Écriture des documents

    Notes de langue et graphie

    Instruments de recherche

    Éléments d'acquisition et d'évaluation

    Historique de la conservation

    Source immédiate d'acquisition

    This material was a gift to the United Methodist Church Archives from Evangelical United Historical Society in 1972. .

    Évaluation, élimination et calendrier de conservation

    Accroissements

    Sources complémentaires

    Existence et lieu de conservation des originaux

    Existence et lieu de conservation des copies

    Sources complémentaires

    Center for the Evangelical United Brethren Heritage, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio.

    Descriptions associées

    Élément de notes

    Note générale

    When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, Charles Warren Brewbaker Papers, United Methodist Church Archives - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the items call number as that is not a stable descriptor.

    Notes spécialisées

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    Zone du contrôle de la description

    Règles ou conventions

    Sources utilisées

    Note de l'archiviste

    Added 2.62 ft of boxes to this collection on 4-23-2003. LB

    Note de l'archiviste

    Mots-clés

    Mots-clés - Lieux

    Zone des entrées