Although we have other copies of John Robinson: the Pilgrim Pastor, we found a wonderful edition in the books we received from Chicago Theological Seminary. We believe this to be a copy owned by Ozora S. Davis or perhaps a family member. Many announcements and reviews have been pasted into this book on the inside front and back covers and other blank pages. Clippings from The Congregationalist, Jan. 2, 1904, Churchman, Feb.20, 1904, and Chicago Standard, Jan. 21, 1905 are just a few examples.
Additionally, we found letters tipped in between the pages. Letters were written to Mr. Davis by Edwin D. Meade, Williston Walker who wrote the introduction, Morton Dexter, N. Boynton, and George W. Shinn. A few marginal notes are located on blank pages.
And as a reminder of the Library's influence in the publication of this book, Mr. Davis wrote in the preface, "Without the assistance and encouragement of Rev. W. H. Cobb, D. D., Librarian of the Congregational Library..., the work never could have been completed."
We are excited to add this copy to our special collections.
-Claudette
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