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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.

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Congratulatory Address to the Alumni and Friends of the College

Inaugural congratulatory address (Oct 27, 1868) for James McCosh as president of the College of New Jersey, celebrating Princeton’s history, Revolutionary service, and urging support and prayer.

William Cowper Alexander ⬩ 1868

Synopsis of Address of Hon. W.C. Alexander at the Centennial Celebration of Old Pine Street Church

Report of the 1870 centennial of Old Pine Street Church (Third Presbyterian), Philadelphia. Contains addresses, hymns, sermons, portraits, and historical records of pastors and members.

William Cowper Alexander ⬩ 1870

William Cowper Alexander

Index and biographical sketches from The Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review (1825–1868), profiling ministers, scholars, and academics with notes on careers and publications.

William Cowper Alexander ⬩ 1871

India, Ancient and Modern, Geographical, Historical, Political, Social, and Religious: With a Particular Account of the State and Prospects of Christianity

Survey of India's geography, history, society, religions, and the state and prospects of Christianity and missions by missionary David O. Allen (1856).

David Oliver Allen ⬩ 1856

July Fourth, 1761: An Historical Discourse

1861 historical address marking Lebanon, NH's charter centennial, recounting the town's 1761 settlement, charter provisions, and the New England township's role in American democracy.

Diarca Howe Allen ⬩ 1862

The Life and Services of Rev. Lyman Beecher, D.D., as President and Professor of Theology in Lane Seminary: A Commemorative Discourse

Commemorative discourse on Rev. Lyman Beecher’s life and his role as President and Professor at Lane Seminary. Focuses on his move West, fundraising, and shaping theological education.

Diarca Howe Allen ⬩ 1863

Life and Character of Rev. D. Howe Allen, D.D., Professor of Theology in Lane Seminary: A Memorial Sermon

Memorial sermon for Prof. D. Howe Allen, recounting his life, conversion, academic ministry, anti-slavery convictions, and how his character "glorified Christ" (John 17).

Diarca Howe Allen ⬩ 1871

Robert Cameron Allen

1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America with biographical sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, publications, and portraits.

Robert Cameron Allen ⬩ 1888

The Presbyterian Banner

Front page header and advertisements from the Presbyterian Banner (April 26, 1865). Contains publication details, notices, and 19th-century ads for goods and services.

James Allison ⬩ 1865

Life and Character of Rev. Thaddeus Dodd

Centennial addresses and historical sketches commemorating Rev. Thaddeus Dodd and the Ten Mile Presbyterian churches, tracing his life, ministry, education, and revival influence.

James Allison ⬩ 1879

Mission Work in New Mexico

1887 report on Presbyterian home missions in New Mexico: schools for Mexicans, boarding programs, opposition from Roman Catholic practices, and an appeal for support.

Matilda L. Allison ⬩ 1887

New Mexico

Home Mission Monthly (May 1888) reports treasury gains, publication delays, and invites visitors to mission rooms. It details New Mexico school hardships, freedmen education, and women's society fundraising.

Matilda L. Allison ⬩ 1888

New Mexico

Home Mission Monthly (May 1890) reports on annual meetings, missionary work among Mormons and Native Americans in NM & AZ, school improvements, conversions and baptisms.

Matilda L. Allison ⬩ 1890

Mexican

A Home Mission Monthly issue reporting domestic mission work: women’s fundraising, missionary reports from schools among Mexicans, Indians, and freedmen. Emphasizes prayer, temperance, and church support.

Matilda L. Allison ⬩ 1894

Words from Workers

1892 Home Mission reports on domestic missionary work among Alaskan natives, Mexicans, Mormons and Indians—schooling, conversions, totems, priestly opposition, and community updates.

Matilda L. Allison ⬩ 1892

Santa Fe Mission Boarding School

Mission Monthly reports missionary education among Creek and Mexican communities, noting Creek translations of Genesis and Psalms. It describes the Santa Fe girls' boarding school, conversions, living conditions, and appeals for support.

Matilda L. Allison ⬩ 1893

The Rise and Progress of the Presbyterian Church in Baltimore Town

A concise historical discourse (1761–1895) on the rise and progress of the First Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, detailing founding families, pastors, buildings, and burying grounds.

Patrick Allison ⬩ 1895

Popliteal Aneurism

Medical communications: sensory–motor training for an intellectually disabled boy; a case report of a progressive popliteal aneurism; and a paper on preventing prostitution as a public-health issue.

Caroline Virginia Matilda Still Anderson ⬩ 1888

A Thesis on Fibromata

Caroline Virginia Matilda Still Anderson ⬩ 1878

The Recoil of Evolution’s Assault upon Teleology

Defends the teleological argument for a personal, providential God against evolutionary critiques, arguing that order and adaptation imply intelligent design.

Neal Larkin Anderson, Sr. ⬩ 1899

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Congratulatory Address to the Alumni and Friends of the College

Synopsis of Address of Hon. W.C. Alexander at the Centennial Celebration of Old Pine Street Church

William Cowper Alexander

India, Ancient and Modern, Geographical, Historical, Political, Social, and Religious: With a Particular Account of the State and Prospects of Christianity

July Fourth, 1761: An Historical Discourse

The Life and Services of Rev. Lyman Beecher, D.D., as President and Professor of Theology in Lane Seminary: A Commemorative Discourse

Life and Character of Rev. D. Howe Allen, D.D., Professor of Theology in Lane Seminary: A Memorial Sermon

Robert Cameron Allen

The Presbyterian Banner

Life and Character of Rev. Thaddeus Dodd

Mission Work in New Mexico

New Mexico

New Mexico

Mexican

Words from Workers

Santa Fe Mission Boarding School

The Rise and Progress of the Presbyterian Church in Baltimore Town

Popliteal Aneurism

A Thesis on Fibromata

The Recoil of Evolution’s Assault upon Teleology

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