bMS 175
Cary, Henry Montford. Papers, 1894-1938.
Summary Information:
- Call Number: bMS 175
- Title: Henry Montford Cary. Papers, 1894-1938.
- Repository: Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-1911
- Quantity: 1 box
Administrative Information:
- Acquisition Information: Gift of Regina Cary Lapoint, 1977.
- Access: There are no restrictions on access to this collection.
Biographical Note:
Henry Montford Cary (1878-1936) graduated from St. Francis Xavier College and was originally ordained as a Catholic priest in the missionary order of Regulars. Following his break with Catholicism, he was ordained in the Universalist tradition and served parishes in Auburn and Little Falls, New York. He served as the head of the Universalist mission to Japan, and was awarded a doctor of divinity degree from Lombard in 1926.
Scope and Content Note:
This collection consists of correspondence, sermons, writings, worship material, newspaper clippings, and biographical material on Henry Montford Cary and his wife, Maude Cary. There is also material on the Cary's stay in Japan including reports and clippings.
For related collection, please see bMS 186.
Container List:
- bMS 175/1 (1) Statement of gift by Regina Cary Lapoint, 1977.
- bMS 175/1 (2) Letter from Henry Cary, 1933.
- bMS 175/1 (3) Letters (3) from Henry Cary, 1936.
- bMS 175/1 (4) Letter from Henry Cary, undated.
- bMS 175/1 (5) Sermons, undated.
- bMS 175/1 (6) Miscellaneous writings.
- bMS 175/1 (7) Notes.
- bMS 175/1 (8) Worship service in Japanese.
- bMS 175/1 (9) Worship services in English.
- bMS 175/1 (10) Cary material on death and memorial services.
- bMS 175/1 (11) Japan - report.
- bMS 175/1 (12) Japan - Mrs. Cary's report on staying there.
- bMS 175/1 (13) Church letter for Japanese church, 1934.
- bMS 175/1 (14) Japan Police Reports.
- bMS 175/1 (15) Japan - misc.
- bMS 175/1 (16) Biographical material on Henry Cary.
- bMS 175/1 (17) Death of Henry Cary, 1936.
- bMS 175/1 (18) Biographical material on Maude Cary (Mrs. Henry Cary).
- bMS 175/1 (19) Letters received on the death of Mrs. Maude Cary, 1937, 1938.
- bMS 175/1 (20) Biographical material - misc.
- bMS 175/1 (21) Newspaper clippings, 1924.
- bMS 175/1 (22) Newspaper clippings, 1932.
- bMS 175/1 (23) Newspaper clippings, 1933.
- bMS 175/1 (24) Newspaper clippings, undated.
- bMS 175/1 (25) Christmas card with picture of the family.
- bMS 175/1 (26) Journey to Korea during the Russo-Japanese War by S. Yoshimura, 1894.
- bMS 175/1 (27) Notebook of clippings for a Current Events course, 1937 (from Japanese papers).
- bMS 175/1 (28) Notebook of current events, 1937.