George Varden papers, 1860-1910

Author

Finding aid prepared by Sarah K. Piester

Title

George Varden papers

Date

1860-1910

Repository

University of Kentucky Special Collections

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by chronologically.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

63M8: [identification of item], George Varden papers, 1860-1910, University of Kentucky Special Collections.

Extent

0.45 Cubic feet

1 box

Abstract

The George Varden papers collection consists of scrapbooks and clippings kept by George Varden, a central Kentucky Baptist minister.

Biography/History

George Varden was a native of Norfolk County, England. He graduated from Georgetown College in 1858. George Varden held pastorates at a number of central Kentucky churches, including the Paris Baptist Church.

Scope and Content

The George Varden papers consists of three scrapbooks which have clippings kept by George Varden, a central Kentucky Baptist minister. The clippings are of sermons published in newspapers. Most of the sermons were authored by Varden, although a few other writers are represented in the collection.

Subjects

• Georgetown College. (Georgetown, Ky.)
• Paris Baptist Church. (Paris, Ky.)
• Paris (Ky.)
• Baptists--Clergy.
• Baptists--Sermons.
• Church buildings--Kentucky.
• Sermons.

Collection Inventory