Hilam C. Scofield papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00556

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a photocopy of Scofield's "Autobiography of a Pioneer Minister from 1823 to 1898," which was completed when he was seventy-five years old. In the autobiography, Scofield quotes from his own diary which he kept from about 1860 (see page 47). For the period preceding 1860, his narrative is based on recollection.

In addition to the autobiography, the collection contains a genealogical record for the Scofield family.

Dates

Creation: 1898, 1986

Creator

Scofield, Hilam C., 1823-1903 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Biography of Hilam C. Scofield

Hilam C. Scofield (1823-1903) was born in Yates, New York, and by 1836 his family had resettled in Branch County, Michigan. During his early years, he worked with his father in the milling business, later becoming a Baptist minister.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.