Dr. Stephen Hunt, "History of Methodism at Coatesville" essay
Collection — Folder: S2150
Identifier: S2150
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of Stephen Hunt's essay "History of Methodism at Coatesville". Written circa 1890s-1910s, the essay gives a historical sketch of the early history of the Coatesville (Indiana) Methodist Church. He lists the names of some of the first members, mentions early pastors and class leaders, and church revivals. Dr. Hunt's original manuscript was copied by his daughter, Mary R. Hunt, in 1971 and typed by Mina Emily Seidler on April 6, 1971.
Dates
- circa 1890s-1910s, 1971
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
Stephen Hunt was born on June 17, 1845 in Friendship, North Carolina and move to Hendricks County, Indiana when still a young man. He graduated from Asbury College (now DePauw University) in 1874 and from the Rush Medical College in Chicago. He began his medical practice in Coatesville, Indiana in 1880 and practiced medicine there for over 30 years. On February 12, 1887, he married Minnie Risher, daughter of Rev. D.W. Risher, a former pastor of the Coatesville Methodist Church. They became the parents of two children, Merwyn and Mary. Dr. Hunt passed away at the age 69 on November 8, 1914.
Sources:
"Dr. Stephen Hunt Suddenly Dies at Cotesville, Ind." Indianapolis Star (Ind.), November 9, 1914. https://www.newspapers.com.
"The Passing of Dr. Hunt." Coatesville Herald (Ind.), May 22, 1913. https://newspaperarchive.com/coatesville-herald-nov-12-1914-p-1.
Sources:
"Dr. Stephen Hunt Suddenly Dies at Cotesville, Ind." Indianapolis Star (Ind.), November 9, 1914. https://www.newspapers.com.
"The Passing of Dr. Hunt." Coatesville Herald (Ind.), May 22, 1913. https://newspaperarchive.com/coatesville-herald-nov-12-1914-p-1.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from The Plainfield (Indiana) Public Library on 1971/04/12.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2021/02/11 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2021/02/11 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- Dr. Stephen Hunt, "History of Methodism at Coatesville" essay
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
