Isaac Ferris Papers

Call Number

MC.76

Dates

1816-1931, inclusive

; 1816-1871, bulk

Creator

Ferris, Isaac, 1798-1873

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet in one manuscript box

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

Isaac Ferris, 1798-1873, was a clergyman in the Reformed Dutch Church of America and the third chancellor of New York University. This collection consists of manuscripts, letters, memorabilia, and other printed material from the late 1800s.

Biographical Note

Isaac Ferris, 1798-1873, was a clergyman in the Reformed Dutch Church of America and the third chancellor of New York University. He served the Second Church at Albany (1824-1836) and the Market Street Church in New York City (1836-1853) before assuming the chancellorship of New York University (then the University of the City of New York) in 1853, a position he held until 1870. Ferris was also founder of the Rutgers Female Institute in New York (1839), member of the American Bible Society (1840-1873), founder of the New York YMCA (1852), and corresponding secretary for the Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Dutch Church.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes manuscripts, letters, memorabilia, and printed material created by Isaac Ferris, the third chancellor of New York University.

Subjects

Organizations

American Bible Society; University of the City of New York; American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the City of New York; Columbia College (New York, N.Y.); Rutgers Female Institute (New York, N.Y.); Young Men's Christian Association of the City of New York; New York Ophthalmic Hospital; New York University -- Administration

Genres

Clippings (information artifacts); Poems.; Correspondence.; Sermons.; Invitations.; Speeches.

Topics

Christianity -- United States

Places

New York (N.Y.) -- History

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by the creator are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from New York University Archives, (212) 998-2646, university-archives@nyu.edu

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Isaac Ferris Papers; MC 76; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University Libraries.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to the University Archives by Mrs. Morris P. Ferris from 1927 to 1930 and by Mrs. J. Stewart McNally from 1978 to 1980.

Collection processed by

University Archives staff.

About this Guide

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Language: Finding aid written in English

Processing Information

Materials were placed in an archival box and folders.

Revisions to this Guide

November 2018: Updated by Jacqueline Rider for compliance with DACS and ACM Required Elements for Archival Description

Repository

New York University Archives

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List of printed sermons and speeches, 1975, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Commencement Address at Columbia College, 1816, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Address at the Opening of the Rutgers Female Institute, 1829, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Christmas Day poem, 1839, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

"Ecclesiastical Characteristics: A Plain Statement of the Characteristics of the Protestant Dutch Church"; Discourse before the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, 1848, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Address delivered on the formation of the YMCA of New York, 1852, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Anniversary address delivered at the New York Ophthalmic Hospital, 1857, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Address delivered at the opening of the Law Department, 1858, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

"The Duties of the Times": preached on the National Thanksgiving, 1863, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 9 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Jubilee Memorial of the American Bible Society: 1816-1866, 1867, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 10 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Semi-Centennial Memorial Discourse of the New York Sunday School Union, 1866, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 11 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Address delivered at the Centennial Proceedings at the North Dutch Church, 1769-1869, 1869, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 12 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Alumni notes to Ferris on his retirement, 1870, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 13 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

"Memorial Discourse; or, Fifty Years Ministry in the Reformed Church of America", 1871, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 14 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Receipt, Alumnae Association, Rutgers Institute, 1908, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 15 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Lecture outline and notes, invitation to attend anniversary meeting of Philomathean & Eucleian Societies, correspondence, clippings, undated

Box: 1, Folder: 16 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.

Correspondence of Mrs. Morris P. Ferris, 1927-1931, inclusive

Box: 1, Folder: 17 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Language of Materials

English.