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Creator:
Parvin, Theophilus (1799-1835)
Title:
Theophilus Parvin Collection
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/0g354f238
Dates:
1823-1834
Size:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Storage Note:
  • ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1
Language:
English

Abstract

Consists of manuscripts of Theophilus Parvin III, a nineteenth-century Presbyterian missionary from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The colletion consists chiefly of manuscripts of the Rev. Theophilus Parvin III. The manuscripts include a diary of his first trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, dating from 25 July 1823, aboard the schooner GLEANER. With the diary is an incomplete, typed transcript by Parvin's great granddaughter. There are several other autograph manuscripts containing religious teachings, verses from the bible, psalms, etc.; one of the manuscripts is written in Spanish. There are many very small pieces of paper with additional writings; in some cases Parvin used paper from correspondence he received. Also included are a letter from Samuel Lawrence, dated 8 September 1832, and a note from James B. Parvin, dated 15 March 1834.

Arrangement

Arranged by date.

Collection Creator Biography:

Parvin

Theophilus Parvin III, a Presbyterian missionary from Buenos Aires, Argentina , was born in 1799. He was the son of Theophilus Parvin Jr. and Bathsheba Clark. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1818. Theophilus Parvin III married Mary Caesar Augustus Rodney in 1826, and shortly after their marriage they returned to Buenos Aires. Together they had one daughter, Mary, and one son, also named Theophilus, born in 1829. Theophilus Parvin III died on 15 December 1835 at Cumberland Co., N.J., and was buried at Old Stone Church Cemetery in Cumberland County.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of Rachel A. Baker, great grand daughter of Rev. Parvin, on July 28, 1965 .

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Theophilus Parvin Collection; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/0g354f238
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • ReCAP (scarcpxm): Box 1