Archives
The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
Historical Discourse (First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic City, N.J.)
Historical discourse marking the 50th anniversary of laying the First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic City (1856–1906), recounting its founding, building, leaders, struggles, and gifts.
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Some Hints on Pastoral Visiting
Examines the Adamic principle and three theories of human solidarity; offers practical guidance on pastoral visiting; and questions church festivals’ conformity with Scripture.
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The Old Evangelism
Calls for a return to ‘old evangelism’—personal, Spirit-led soul-winning rooted in Scripture. Urges revival across church, pulpit, and individual practice with practical steps.
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Personal Reminiscences of My Nashville Pastorate
Rev. William M. Anderson recalls his nine-year pastorate at First Presbyterian, Nashville: ministry stats, major events (Student Volunteer Convention, evangelistic meetings), a near-fatal illness and gratitude.
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Reflex Influence of Missions
Argues that 19th-century missionary work revived and strengthened the church, serving as its most effective apologetic and fulfilling the church’s duty to evangelize the nations.
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Our Hobbies
Proceedings of the 28th Annual Convention of the National Brick Manufacturers’ Association (New Orleans, 1914): opening prayers, welcome addresses, toasts and humorous speeches on hospitality, hobbies, and marriage.
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Protest Against the Action of the Assembly on Woman’s Position in the Church
1916 General Assembly minutes addressing relations with the Federal Council and a protest opposing Assembly action on women’s role in the church, citing 1 Cor 14 and 1 Tim 2.
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November 7, 1844 Letter (1844)
Title page and an 1844 introductory letter recommending Robert L. Dabney to Union Seminary, endorsing him as a Christian, scholar, and candidate for the ministry.
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The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston
Biography of Margaret Junkin Preston, American poet; traces her Covenanter Presbyterian ancestry, childhood, family life, and rigorous education under her father.
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Robert Cameron Allen
Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1888–1930) with portraits, institutional and mission histories, and lists of congregations and missionaries. Includes ministerial records and accounts opposing evolution and materialism.
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The State and the Kingdom
Argues that religion grounds moral nature and that God ordains civil government to secure rights, justice, and public order; law should be taught publicly.
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Civil Government: Harmony of Nature and Revelation
Christian defense of civil government as divinely ordained to enforce the Moral Law (Decalogue). Urges submission to rulers (Rom.13) and grounds human rights in God's will.
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Extracts from the Diary of W.Y. Allen, 1838–1839
Diary extracts (1838–1839) of W. Y. Allen detailing his chaplaincy, preaching, and daily life in the Republic of Texas and early Texas church activity.
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Patent Application and Patent for Typewriter Carriage Return
Patent No. 695,779 (1902): Type-writer carriage-return mechanism using a spring motor clutched to an electric motor to rewind and control carriage return; details gears, clutch, and controls.
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Patent Application and Patent for Typewriter Carriage Return
Patent No. 788,012 (1905) detailing Neal L. Anderson's typewriter improvements: integrated carriage-return and platen-spacing, spring and electric motor drive, clutch, brake, and controller.
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Patent Application and Patent for Typewriter Carriage Return
1908 patent by Neal L. Anderson for a typewriter that locks key levers during mechanical carriage return to prevent stray characters; details clutch, pawls, motors, and margin stop.
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Child Labor Legislation in the South
1905 proceedings reviewing child labor in the U.S., focusing on Southern textile states. State-by-state survey of laws, enforcement, school attendance, and reform efforts.
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A Woman’s Heart the Gateway of Christ to the Western World
Essay on judgment (private and public; Heb.9:27, Eccles.12:7) and a sermon celebrating women's role in church and foreign missions, exemplified by Lydia (Acts 16).
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Evolution as a Science and a Philosophy
Distinguishes evolution as science vs. philosophy; defends Genesis 1:1, arguing Scripture teaches religion not scientific method, and cautions against dogmatic evolutionism.
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