Editor George Gilmore, 10 Letters, 1920s.

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  GILMORE, GEORGE WILLIAM (1858-1933); [FUNK & WAGNALLS/HOMILETIC REVIEW]. A group of ten letters from the editor George William Gilmore, to Edward M. Chapman, together with two typed carbon copies of letters from Chapman to Gilmore, concerning editorial work for The Homiletic Review. GILMORE: TLS to Edward M. Chapman, on Funk & Wagnall/Homiletic Review letterhead; 1. Single sheet, March 18, 1925. Regarding Chapman's editorial work; regrets that they can pay so little; Doctor Tippy has commented favorably on Chapman's work; handwritten postscript at bottom. 2. Single sheet, May 24, 1926. Sending a copy of the Reformed Church Review with article by Professor Richards, another Homiletic contributor; mention of Rev. Ernest Barber of Grangeville, Iowa, etc. 3. Single sheet, July 24, 1925. Thanking Chapman for editorials. 4. Single sheet, September 17, 1926. In thanking Chapman, writes: "...although I am an editor and therefore supposed to be 'omniscient,' personally there comes occasionally a little distrust of that omniscience, and as a result I shall always look with gratitude upon any advice regarding the Review..." 6. Single sheet, October 6, 1926. Discussion of possible Christmas editorial topics, and wondering if Chapman would also like to take up the withdrawal of invitations to labor leaders to speak in Detroit churches; Chapman's handwritten draft response on the bottom. 7. Single sheet, November 3, 1927. Discussion of possible editorial topics, including the paths that are presented to seminary graduates; Chapman's handwritten draft response notes at bottom. 8. Two sheets, November 11, 1927. Discussion of editorial topics, including Chapman's "startling" title, "Jesus and God," and an essay on Bunyan. 9. Single sheet, September 19, 1927 (two sheets). Discussion of editorial topics etc., including "militant hymns," "relation of religion to science," and gives examples of the books of Starbuck, Coe, and James. 10. Single sheet, October 1, 1927. Suggests editorial topic of precedent in the church, and writes "...much of the conservatism which hampers progress is due to an over-weaning respect for precedent." Eight are 11in. x 8 1/2in.; two are 5 1/2in. 8 1/2in. Condition: All with vertical and horizontal folds, other corner folds and light creases, hole punches, toning, two with paperclip stains. CHAPMAN: Single-sheet typed carbon copy letters to George W. Gilmore: 11. September 5, 1925. He questions Gilmore's the reprinting of Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" sermon and remembers with affection Edwards' writing of Saybrook; Chapman disparages Mr. Truslow Adams, and mentions his own forthcoming book. 12. April 14, 1925. Responding to an editorial suggestion from Gilmore, he writes that in the past he has regretted discussion of topics for which he lacked "special knowledge," and suggests that "the United States as a creditor nation" falls into this category. Condition: Both with hole punches, toning, small edge creases. PLEASE NOTE: Documents have varied age-toning. Images may appear lighter on different screens. EDWARD MORTIMER CHAPMAN (1862-1952) was a Connecticut pastor, academic, and author. He graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1890. Chapman was a descendant of Robert Chapman, one of the first settlers of Saybrook, Connecticut (c. 1635). He served as pastor of Old Lyme Church from 1906 to 1915. Chapman€™s works integrated his wide-ranging theological, literary, and historical interests. This lot and the other Chapman-related documents offered in this sale were part of a collection of his family papers.
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