An Exhibit In Honor of

The American Society of Church History Conference, April 1998

Bibles

The northwest corner of the exhibit room houses the Julia Stover and Milton Washington Carothers Memorial Collection of Bibles and Rare Books collected and presented by their son, Milton Stover Carothers. A catalog describing the titles below and others in the collection (through 1985) is available for consultation in the exhibit room. The nucleus of the collection consists of early English Bibles that belonged to the descendants of Francis Fry, bibliographer of English Bibles. This collection continues to grow through the donor's generosity. The most recent addition is a page of the Gutenberg Bible. Non-Christian religions are represented in the collection, primarily through

*a 16th (and 19th) century North African Sephardic Torah on deerskin

*a copy of a very beautiful 20th century Koran printed through the support of the Shah of Iran.

A number of complete copies of important Bibles in this collection, include the following:

* a first edition, second issue 1611 King James Bible, known as the "She" Bible

* an early Erasmus Paraphrase of the New Testament (1548-49) rebacked by George Baer, a master bookbinder who managed to reproduce the original spine impression with an especially beautiful cover

* a 1550 Stephanus New Testament with elegant Greek type.

*Froben's "Poor Man's Bible (1491) noted for its portable octavo size, not its cost

The collection also includes important works of Protestant Humanism

Case #1 History and Biography

The importance of the Scots to the development of North American Protestant theology and social values is represented in the Scottish collection through histories of faith, churches and churchmen. "What Egypt is to the man who would ransack temples and tombs, so Scotland is to the man who would study the manifestations of ecclesiastical life."­Cunningham (below).

#1 Cunningham, Rev. John. The Church History of Scotland from the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Century. 2 vols. Edinburgh: Adam & Charles Black. 1859.

#2 Hill, Ninian. The Story of the Scottish Church from the Earliest Times. Glasgow: James Maclehoe and Sons, 1919. This first edition is an author signed presentation copy dedicated to Rev. Gavin Lang Pagan, the minister of St. George's Parish, Edinburgh, who enlisted as a private infantry soldier and was killed in France in WWI.

#3 Lorimer, George. The Early Days of St. Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1915. Enclosed in this book are handwritten notes from a tour of the church.

#4 Woodrow, Marion W. Dr. James Woodrow as Seen by His Friends; Character Sketches by his Former Pupils, Colleagues, and Associates. Part I. Columbia, SC: 1909. (Also on display: signed letter from President Woodrow Wilson to his aunt, Felie Woodrow Clark, who signed this presentation copy to Mr. John Shaw. Mr. Shaw placed this title with its enclosures in the Scottish Collection.)

#5 Nicoll, W. Robertson. Princes of the Church. 5th ed. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1921. Tributes to 34 prominent Scottish churchmen written between 1889 and 1921. Enclosed in this book is a fragile transcription of a sermon on the greatest churchmen of the 19th century preached on November 8th, 1931 by The Rev. Dr. Charles J. Vaughan, Master of the Temple and Dean o f Llandaff.

#6 How, Frederick Douglas. Bishop Walsham How: A Memoir. London: 1899, Isbister and Co., Ltd., 1899. Dedicated to her Royal Highness Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, this is a son's tribute to his father who was the first Bishop of Wakefield.

#7 Collins, Rev. G. N. M. Donald Maclean D. D. With foreword by Rev. D. Martyn Lloyd Jones. Edinburgh: Lindsay & Co, Ltd., 1944. The Rev. Dr. Maclean was editor of The Evangelical Quarterly and Principal of Free Church College. He was a link between British and Continental Evangelical Protestants, and played a prominent part in the troubles and controversies of the Church in Scotland (1900-1906).

The MacGregor Collection (early Americana) and the George M. Harper William Blake Collection, along with the extensive collections of John M. Shaw, are a tremendous resource for those who are interested in the role of religion in society, particularly in Protestant history.

Cases #2 and #3 Hymnals

Hymns are scripture, psalms and moral lessons written in lyrical form and set to music. Many early hymnals printed only the words because the melodies were commonplace, and the printing of music was both difficult and expensive. Below are examples of the many hymnals contained in the SHAW collection.

#8 The Sabbath School Hymn and Tune book Selected from the Sabbath School and Tune Book. NY: Mason Brothers, 1860.

#9 Songs of Service for Christian Endeavor Societies, Evangelistic Meetings, Prayer and Praise Meetings, Sunday Schools, and Other Occasions of Christian Work and Worship. Jessie H. Brown and Mattie M. Boteler, Hymn Editors, and D. M. McIntosh and H. R. Christie, Music Editors. Atlanta: D. M. McIntosh, 1897.

#10 Songs of the Soul For Use in Sunday Evening Congregations, Revivals, Camp-Meetings, Social Services and Young People's Meetings. Edited by Joseph F. Berry and James M. Black. Cincinnati: Cranston & Curtis; New York: Hunt & Eaton, 1894.

#11 Bentley, William W., Alfred Beirly, and M. E. Willson. Great Joy! A New and Favorite Collection of Hymns and Music for Gospel Meetings, Prayer, Temperance, and Camp Meetings and Sunday Schools. Cincinnati: George D. Newhall & Co., 1881.

#12 Wendte, Carles W. and H. S. Perkins. The Sunny Side: A Book of Religious Songs for the Sunday School and the Home. NY: William A. Pond, 1875.

#13 Sankey, Ira D. Sacred Songs and Solos: with Standard Hymns Combined. London: Morgan and Scott [c. 1890]

#14 Sankey, Ira D. Winnowed Songs for Sunday Schools. NW: Biglow & Main, 1890.

#15 Wesley, Charles. Hymns and Sacred Poems in Two Volumes. 2nd. ed. Bristol: E. Farley, 1755.

#16 Poetical Works of Isaac Watts, D. D. (Collated with the best editions by Thomas Park, Esq. F. S. A. In Two Volumes). London: Whittingham, 1807.

#17 Wesley, Charles. Short Hymns and Select Passages of the Holy Scripture. 2vols. Bristol: E. Farley, 1762. This boxed set is a beautiful example of fine binding.

#18 Watts, Isaac. Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs, Applied to the Christian State and Worship. Boston: Lemuel Blake, 1808.

#19 Watts, Isaac. Dr. Watt's Plain and Easy Catechisms for Children, and Preservative From the Sins and Follies of Childhood and Youth. To Which Is Added the Shorter Catechism with Explanatory Notes; Also Some Short Prayers for Children. Newburyport: Edmund M. Blount, 1797.

#20 Watts, Isaac. Psalms of David, Imitated in the Language of the New Testament Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship, Together with Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Three Books: I. Collected from the Scriptures, II. Compiled on Divine Subjects, III. Prepared for The Lord's Supper, with Indexes and Tables Complete. First Worcester edition. Worcester, MS: Isaiah Thomas, 1786.

#21 Watts, Isaac. The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament and Apply'd to the Christian State and Worship. London: 1719.

#22 Chapel and Family Hymns. Comp. by Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Scudder for the Congregational Church, Brooklyn, New York, 1875.

#23 Hewitt, E. E., Jno. R., Sweney, and Wm. J. Kirkpatrick. Dew Drops Comprising New Songs, Hymns, etc. for Young Singers. Chicago: John J. Hood, 1875.

#24 Hymns that Every Child Should Know: A Selection of the Best Hymns all Nations for Young People. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1907.

#25 Happy Voices: New Hymns and Tunes, with Many Popular and Sterling Old Ones, for the Home Circle and Sabbath Schools. New York: American Tract Society, 1865

#26 Illustrated Songs and Hymns for the Little Ones. Compiled by Uncle John. London: S. W. Partridge [n.d.]

#27 Hymns and Rhymes for Children, by the daughter of a clergyman. London: Ward, Lock, & Co.,, [1884].

#28 Hymns for Infant Minds. Twenty-Sixth Edition, London: Jackson and Walford, 1831.

#29 Hymns for Infant Minds. Boston: Lincoln & Edmands, 1818

#30 Hymns for Infant Minds. Second Edition, London: T.Conder, Bucklersbury, 1810.

#31 Advent Hymn book: Designed for the Use of Those Who Look for and Love the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

2nd. ed. Lowell: Advent Believers, 1854.

#32 Towner, D. B. and French E. Oliver. The Gospel Pilot Hymnal: A collection of New and Standard Hymns for Sunday Schools, Young people's Societies, Gospel and Social Meetings. Chicago: Towner and Oliver, 1899.

#33 [Methodist] Hymns Introductory to Worship.

#34 Baird, E. T. and Karl Reden. The Voice of Praise: A Selection of Hymns and Tunes for the Sabbath School, Prayer Meeting & Family Circle. Richmond: E. Thompson Baird, 1872.

#35 Bartley, J. D. School Hymn and Tune Book for Devotional Exercises. N.Y. : A. S. Barnes, 1875.

#36 Beirly, Alfred. Golden Grain Chicago: A. Beirly, 1894. Songs for Sabbath Schools and Gospel Meetings..

Case #4 Juveniles, Devotionals and Sunday School Readers

Juveniles, devotionals and Sunday School Readers were intended to serve as a source of religious and moral instruction, comfort and inspiration. They often included a mix of the sacred and secular, including history, cultural geography, archaeology, and botany. Some were monographs, but many were issued at least annually, often as holiday or special occasion gift books. Below are selections from the SHAW collection

#37 The Christian Garland. London : The Religious Tract Society, 1799.

#38 The Juvenile Companion and Sunday School Hive. Vol. 25 London: T. Barlow, 1873.

#39 The Juvenile Instructor and Companion. Vol. XI. New Series London: M. Baxter, United Methodist Free Churches Book Room, 1858.

#40 The Juvenile Instructor and Companion. Vol. XVI.- VOL. IV. New Series. London: William Cook, Methodist New Connexion Book- Room, 1865

#41 The Hive: A Selection of Poems Chiefly from the Works of Living Authors Intended for the Perusal of Young Persons. London: Printed for N. Hailes, 1832. A copy presented to Princess (later Queen) Victoria by her mother.

#42 The Juvenile Instructor and Companion. Vol. X. London: William Cook, Methodist New Connexion Book- Room, 1859.

#43 The Sons of Temperance Offering for 1850. New York: T.S. Arthur, Nafis & Cornish, 1849

#44 The Evergreen: A Christmas, New Year and Birthday Gift. New York: Leavitt and Allen [n.d.]

Case #5 A Moral Foundation

# 45-6 Watkins, I. B. Scripture History Designed particularly for the Improvement of Youth. London: Jones & Co., 1821. 2 vol. Illustrated with 190 Engravings and Original and Select Poetry on Every Important Subject. The fold-out title page shown here (vol. I, #45), along with a representative illustration (Vol. II, #46).

#47 Tuthill, Louisa. The Young Lady's Home. Boston: William J. Reynolds, 1847. A mix of essays on a range of topics including the roles of women and the formation of character.

#48 Ferguson, N. L. The Young Lady's Oasis: or, Gems of Prose and Poetry. 4th ed. Lowell: Nathaniel L. Dayton, 1852. This instructional work for young women also includes a beautiful hand-colored plate of a moss rose.

#49 The Daisy: or, Cautionary Stories in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight years Old. London: J. Harris, 1817. Chapbooks were a popular and inexpensive source of instruction and entertainment, and were particularly popular among the young. There are many in the SHAW collection.

#50 Mrs. Turner's Cautionary Stories. London: Grant Richards, 1897. The Dumpy Books for Children, No. II. Miniatures, selected by E. V. Lucas. Miniatures, such as this one, dressed up lessons on character in rhyme and meter to enhance learning.

#51 The Christian Wreath of Prose, Poetry and Art. London: The Religious Tract Society [n.d.] Representative of the intense interest in travel, this lovely book blends travel and description with religious concepts.

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