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100 1 _aBurr, Agnes Rush
245 1 0 _aRussell H. Conwell, founder of the Institutional church in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aProduced by Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Russell H. Conwell, Founder of the Institutional Church in America" by Agnes Rush Burr is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book covers the life and significant achievements of Russell H. Conwell, focusing particularly on his founding of the first Institutional Church in America, as well as his extensive work in education and healthcare through Temple College and a hospital. The narrative illustrates his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in American religious and philanthropic efforts. The opening of the book introduces Conwell's ancestry, providing insight into his family background and formative years. It highlights the character and influence of his parents, particularly emphasizing the nurturing environment crafted by his mother, Miranda, who instilled a love of knowledge and literature in her children. The text sets the stage for Conwell's future pursuits, detailing his early ambitions and the perseverance he exhibited as a child, which would later characterize his lifelong efforts in service to others. It paints a compelling portrait of how childhood experiences, including a deep moral consciousness and exposure to notable figures like John Brown, shaped Conwell into a leader dedicated to uplifting his community through faith, education, and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConwell, Russell H., 1843-1925
653 _aMinneapolis (Minn.) -- Biography
700 1 _aTomkins, Floyd W.
_q(Floyd Williams),
_d1850-1932
700 1 _aConwell, Russell H.,
_d1843-1925
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11421
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