Matthias L. Haines collection
Collection — Folder: S0564
Identifier: S0564
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a carbon copy of a 2-page opinion piece based on the Thanksgiving Day sermon, 2 carbon copies of excerpts of the sermon, and an announcement that Rev. Matthias Haines has been elected to join the New England Society of Indianapolis and requesting his answer.
The author of the opinion piece quotes Rev. Haines in regard to “the spirit of caste…has gained such small control” and “there is a freedom, an unconventionality” and praises society and democratic dealing with people in Indianapolis. The sermon extract compares the disciple Paul’s Tarsus with Indianapolis in many ways, discusses the founding and early days of Indianapolis, its generous layout, the character of its dwellings, the zeal for learning, charitable institutions, churches, and the future of the city. He also warns about being only a spectator, rather than a citizen and counsels people to express their thanks by living as Christian citizens. The New England Society of Indianapolis invitation also lists the officers and excerpts of the constitution and bylaws.
The author of the opinion piece quotes Rev. Haines in regard to “the spirit of caste…has gained such small control” and “there is a freedom, an unconventionality” and praises society and democratic dealing with people in Indianapolis. The sermon extract compares the disciple Paul’s Tarsus with Indianapolis in many ways, discusses the founding and early days of Indianapolis, its generous layout, the character of its dwellings, the zeal for learning, charitable institutions, churches, and the future of the city. He also warns about being only a spectator, rather than a citizen and counsels people to express their thanks by living as Christian citizens. The New England Society of Indianapolis invitation also lists the officers and excerpts of the constitution and bylaws.
Dates
- 1887-1895
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Rev. Matthias Loring Haines, D.D. was born May 4, 1850, the eldest son of Abram Brower Haines and Julia P. Loring, in Aurora, IN. He attended local elementary and high schools and graduated from Wabash College in1871. Haines attended the Union Theological Seminary of New York City and graduated in 1874. After serving at the Dutch Reformed Church of Astoria, New York, Haines was unanimously called to the First Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana on Aprril 1, 1885. He married Sarah L. Kouwenhoven of Astoria, New York on May 7, 1885. He served the church for a third of a century, the longest pastorate in its history. Haines was a member or trustee of many boards, including the Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies and president of the Indianapolis Literary Society, among others. Wabash College conferred the degree of D.D. on him in 1886. He had two children, Lydia Rapelye, born September 9, 1886 and Julia Loring, born October 24, 1916. Haines died December 23, 1941 and is buried in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2013/07 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2013/07 by Edythe Huffman.
- Title
- Matthias L. Haines collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
