Isaac Backus papers (Ms.Backus)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Collection Overview
| Title: | Isaac Backus papers |
| Date range: | 1717-1835 |
| Creator: | Backus, Isaac, 1724-1806 |
| Extent: | 185 items |
| Abstract: | The Isaac Backus Papers consists of family letters (dating from the years 1750 through 1806), travel journals, a listing of his library, church minutes, book manuscripts, sermons, and family genealogy. Backus was a Baptist preacher, historian and advocate of religious freedom in New England before, during and after the American Revolution. |
| Language of materials: | English . |
| Repository: | John Hay Library , Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Ms.Backus |
