Guide to the Paul Doltz Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title

Paul Doltz Papers

Inclusive Dates

1902-1941

Call Number

RG 171

Creator(s)

Doltz, Paul, 1875-1943.

Quantity

1.00 cubic feet

Restrictions on Access

Collection open for research

Repository

Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 USA

Biographical Note / Administrative History

Biographical Note

Paul Doltz was appointed to the Philippine Mission with his wife, Clara McDermid Doltz, in 1902, upon his graduation from Princeton Theological Seminary. They were assigned to the Ioloilo Station on the Island of Panay where they engaged in evangelistic work until 1916. In 1916 they were transferred to Dumaguete where Mr. Doltz became Vice President and student pastor of Silliman University. The Doltzs retired from mission work in 1936.

Collection Overview

The Reverend Doltz's papers document his 34 years of service in the Philippines. The collection contains correspondence, printed materials, sermons, notes and miscellaneous clippings. Also contained are several photo albums and assorted photos, 1902-1935, that reflect on the Doltzs's mission work, their observations on native life and culture and other miscellaneous subjects.

Organization and Arrangement

SERIES I: Photographs, 1902-1935

SERIES II: Correspondence & miscellaneous items, 1902-1941

Alternative Formats

Available on microfilm: MF/POS./1744

Related Material

Administrative Information

Processing Information

Collection processed and finding aid prepared: 1984
Frederick J. Heuser, Archivist

Collection rehoused and finding aid revised: 1989
Kristin L. Gleeson, Associate Archivist

Catalog Headings

The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in the society’s electronic catalog.

Corporate Subject

Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Philippine Mission.

Silliman Institute.

Silliman University.

Topical Subject

Missions, American Philippines.

Universities and colleges Philippines.

Education, Higher Philippines.

Missionaries Philippines.

Presbyterian Church Missions Philippines.

Genre-form

Clippings. aat

Photographs. aat

Photograph albums. aat

Sermons. aat

Clippings. aat

Personal Added Name

Doltz, Clara McDermid.

Collection Inventory

Box	Folder	Description

1	1	Finding Aid to Record Group 171

		SERIES I: PHOTOGRAPHS, 1902-1935

1	2	Missionaries, c.1902
	3	Photo Album, 1902
	4	Photos, 1902-1935
	5	Photo Album, 1905
	6	Photo Album, 1905
	7	Photos, 1912-1923
	8	Photo Album, 1913
	9	Photo Album, c.1916

2	1	Photo Album, 1919
	2	Photo Album, n.d.
	3	Misc. photos, n.d.
	4	Negatives

		SERIES II: CORRESPONDENCE/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, 1902-1941

2	5	Correspondence, 1902-1941
	6	Transcripts of P. Doltz letters, 1903-1911
	7	Printed materials, 1906-1922
	8	Miscellaneous, 1902-1916
	9	Sermons, n.d.
	10	Miscellaneous notes for sermons, talks n.d.
	11	Miscellaneous clippings, 1902-1930s?

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