An historical retrospect: the development of religious liberty in the United States
Subject(s): Adams, John, 1735-1826, American colonies, Baltimore, Cecil Calvert, Baron, approximately 1605-1675, Bayard, Thomas F. (Thomas Francis), 1828-1898, Christianity and politics, Constitution (United States), Curry, J. L. M. (Jabez Lamar Monroe), 1825-1903, Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926, Freedom of religion, Georgia, Golden rule, Hammond, N. J., Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799, Hill, Walter B. (Walter Barnard), 1851-1905, History, Hoadly, George, 1826-1902, Iredell, James, 1751-1799, Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826, Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Lecky, William Edward Hartpole, 1838-1903, Madison, James, 1751-1836, Matthews, Stanley, 1824-1889, Oglethorpe, James, 1696-1785, Penn, William, 1644-1718, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Spear, Samuel T. (Samuel Thayer), 1812-1891, Stallo, J. B. (John Bernhard), 1823-1900, University of Georgia, Virginia, Washington, George, 1732-1799, Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683
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Oscar S. Straus gives an address at the University of Georgia tracing the development of religious liberty in the United States. Beginning with the founding of several American Colonies, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, Straus examines how many of the colonies dealt with religious freedom, or lack thereof, and how as the United States has developed as a nation it has set forth the law that no religion or sect of religion is above any other, and that the laws apply to all equally.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-05-13
Creator(s)
Straus, Oscar S. (Oscar Solomon), 1850-1926
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
36
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
An historical retrospect: the development of religious liberty in the United States. [May 13, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294509. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Straus, Oscar S. (Oscar Solomon), 1850-1926. An historical retrospect: the development of religious liberty in the United States. [13 May. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 3, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294509.
APA:
Straus, Oscar S. (Oscar Solomon), 1850-1926., [1907, May 13]. An historical retrospect: the development of religious liberty in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294509.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 3, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
