Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-1989
Abstract
Ricky Clark discusses marriage practices of the religious students of Oberlin, Ohio in the mid-19th century, focusing on the unique traits sought by the missionaries of that area. Conference paper; originally published in Western Reserve Studies Symposium (4th:1989 : Cleveland, Ohio)
Keywords
Courtship--Religious aspects, Marriage--Ohio--Oberlin--History--19th century
Publication Title
Western Reserve Studies Symposium
Volume
4
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Clark, Ricky, "The Missionary Position: Attitudes toward marriage in Oberlin 1840-1855" (1989). Western Reserve Studies Symposium. 147.
https://commons.case.edu/wrs-symposium/147