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George Washington Doane was an Episcopal priest and rector of St. Mary's in Burlington, N.J., where he became a principal promoter of the missionary movement in the Episcopal Church and of Episcopal schools, founding St. Mary's Hall for girls in Burlington in 1837 and Burlington College fo...
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| Collection: | George Washington Doane Writings |
| Collection Number: | Am.7888 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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0.04 Linear feet 0.04 linear feet, 1 volume |
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George Washington Doane was an Episcopal priest and rector of St. Mary's in Burlington, N.J., where he became a principal promoter of the missionary movement in the Episcopal Church and of Episcopal schools, founding St. Mary's Hall for girls in Burlington in 1837 and Burlington College for men in 1846. Doane was also known for his substantial hymn-writing ability and his leadership of the High Church Party in America. This volume contains copies of Doane's articles published in the "Banner of the Cross," 1841-1841 and of sermons preached at St. Mary's, 1853-1856. The volume also contains copies of hymns and an original pencil sketch of an altar. |