Sermons, book 2, 1950 - 1951

This collection is divided into three series: 1) Biographical, which includes newspaper clippings, letters, and other materials from the churches in which Rev. Abel served, as well as numerous obituaries and sympathy cards to his family. This series also includes a few brief genealogical notes. 2) Military, which contains all Rev. Abel=s official military papers such as appointments, hospital records, and promotion information. This series also contains personal materials from his time of military service, such as letters to and from family and photographs from the Harvard Chaplain's School and his station in Australia. 3) Sermons & Service, which includes his lifetime service record with the Methodist Church, as well as nine books of sermons, ranging in date from 1943-1956.