L. F. Van Cleve journal, 1850-1852

Descriptive Summary

Title
L. F. Van Cleve journal, 1850-1852
Creator
Van Cleve, L. F.
Extent
1 reel of microfilm (partial)
Subjects
Van Cleve, L. F.
Methodist Church.
Social history.
Family.
Clergy.
Kentucky--Religion.
Kentucky--Church history.
Kentucky--Methodists.
Diaries.
Minutes.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Methodist Minister. L. F. Van Cleve was a Methodist Minister in the Northeast region of Kentucky around Maysville and Springfield.
Scope and Content
The material consists of a journal kept by L. F. Van Cleve. The entries in the journal consist of his travels, visits with his parishioners, subjects for his sermons, and his family life. Also included are minutes from a conference (possibly of Methodist ministers) which took place in Springfield, Kentucky in 1851.

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