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Conwell family materials

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Materials related to the family of Russell H. Conwell

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Daily Hampshire Gazette, June 29, 1968. One page of the paper. Article: 'Russell Conwell Harvested Acres of Diamonds, Founded Temple University' by Thelma Whiting. Photo of conwell, Samaritan Hospital, Baptist Temple, Conwell's birthplace in…

Copy of article out of DAR Magazine, The Daily Evening Traveler, by Russell Conwell, correspondent, called "Massachusetts Battlefield on the Revolution, Part 4, Somerville, Charlestown, Concord, Lexington, and Salem in 1869.

Russell H. Conwell
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Dr. Russell H. Conwell' no maker identified on back. Shows Russel l H. Conwell standing next to a sundial in a flower-filled garden. He is wearing a suit, a bowler hat and a bow tie.

Photos relating to Russell H. Conwell, taken from Moody Book
Series of photos from Dr. Conwell's complex, South Worthington. All photos appear to be taken from Moody Book, 1. Dr. & Mrs. Conwell, 2. Dr. Conwell's home, 3. The Academy, 4. The gymnasium hall, 5. The interior hall, 6. Dr. Conwell's farmhouse, 7.…

Home of Russell H. Conwell, South Worthington, Mass.
This black and white photographic postcard shows a party at Russell Conwell's home. Could be 'Old Home Week' with Russell Conwell when he returned to Worthington in autumn. People are dressed in good clothing. Note people on roof. The view of the…

Conwell Academy
This black and white photograph shows the original curtain in the conwell Academy (Sevenars) auditorium. The Sevenars logo has since been inserted in lower center of curtain by George W. Humphrey; surrounding curtain made by Jean Humphrey.

Conwell Academy
Black and white photographic post card of the Conwell Academy. This building was built in 1860. Now used by Sevenars, Inc. for summer concerts. For use in republication of Papers on the History of Worthington.

Black and white photographic post card of 'Conwell's Pond, Worthington, Mass' shows boat house and intersecting stone walls. See also Ph95pc. Also known as 'Little Galilee.'

Springfield Union, Sept 2, 1940, 'At Services Honoring Dr. Conwell', includes photograph showing Conwell's son, Leon and his wife.

Hampshire Gazette, Sept 1, 1977, 'Recalling the remarkable talent of Russell Conwell,' by Gladys Higgins

Hampshire Gazete, Aug 17, 1968, 'Annual Conwell Day Sunday'

Letter -- R. H. Conwell to H. S. Packard, 1913
Letter on Temple University Letterhead, dated So. Worthington, May 27, 1913 addressed to Mr. H. S. Packard. 'Dear Sir, Your kind invitation came for the 4th of July. I think I can come and will enjoy such a visit. Yours fraternally, Russell H.…

Sermons by Russell H. Conwell
Two sermons. 'Seek Ye First' given by R.H. Conwell at the Baptist Temple, 1918 taken from 'The Temple Review' Also booklet, from "The Temple Pulpit", "Reminded, [Communion Sermon]," 1925.

Life with Grandfather Conwell and his Acres of Diamonds'
Life with Grandfather Conwell and his Acres of Diamonds' by Jane Conwell Tuttle. No date, 103 pp. The cover is white gloss with black lettering and a black and white photo reproduction of Russell H. Conwell with his signature underneath. Printed by…

This 78 rpm recording is that of Russell H. Conwell giving a lecture 'Acres of Diamonds'. A CD-R has been made by Ed Pellteier. Its number is 30-04a in the same box.

Two printed invitations to Alumni Reunions & Supper for Conwell Academy, March 30, 1897.

At this date, this folder contains handwritten papers on Conwell, newspaper articles, reprint of Stonewalls article by Lois Ashe Brown, article from the Christian Herald regarding Temple University, a booklet from Marion Bartlett called 'An…

The Conwell Academy' typed transcript of article from Temple Magazine, Volume 6, #7, Feb. 15, 1894, p. 80. It describes Conwell's involvement in the establishment of Conwell Academy.

Newsprint - Russell H. Conwell, Historical Sketches of Western New England
Actual clipping (6-3/4' x 5-3/8') pasted on black paper. ( #286 - Russell Conwell of Worthington) Title: Historical Sketches of Western New England,.4-30-1961. Includes cartoon like drawing as well as brief text. Shows Russell H. Conwell in…

Russell H. Conwell with granddaughter, Agnes Conwell, South Worthington
Sepia photograph, matte finish, whitre border. Shows Russell H. Conwell (1843-1925) holding yarn for his seated granddaughter, Agnes Conwell (1903 - 1996), daughter of Leon Conwell (1870- 1953). She is shown knitting. On the back: 'Dr. Russell…
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