John S. Burns scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2471

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a set of bound scrapbooks that include typescripts of John S. Burns's sermons, plus notes and related materials. Interspersed are clippings, programs, and other pieces of ephemera, usually related to the topic of the adjoining sermon.

Dates

1930-1941

Creator

Burns, John S. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Dr. John S. Burns came to Corvallis, Oregon, in August 1930 to serve as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church on Eighth and Monroe streets. He later became the pastor of the Federated Churches (Presbyterian-Congregational) in Corvallis, and at the First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon, Oregon. His sermons were presented on radio station KOAC in Corvallis.

Extent

0.9 Cubic Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Scrapbooks containing typescripts of sermons given by John S. Burns at First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis, Oregon; the Federated Churches (Presbyterian-Congregational) in Corvallis; First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, Oregon; and on radio station KOAC, Corvallis. Some scrapbooks also include research materials, clippings, and ephemera.