| Many people have made contributions to this study of Peninsula Methodism. I am particularly grateful to John A. Munroe, H. Rodney Sharp Professor Emeritus, University of Delaware, who suggested the topic, offered encouragement and advice at crucial times, and read the manuscript. Allen Clark of Wesley College, and the archivist at Barratt's Chapel, helped in so many ways that they are impossible to list. Others from the academic world who deserve mention include Harold Hancock of Otterbein College, Ken Rowe of Drew University, Gary Nash of U.C.L.A., Kenneth Carroll of Southern Methodist University, and James May of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Archivists who have been particularly helpful include Phebe Jacobsen, Maryland Hall of Records; S. Garner Ranney, Maryland Diocesan Archives, Historical Society of Maryland; and Edwin Schell, Lovely Lane U. M. Church Archives. Morris Library, University of Delaware, and the Delaware Technical and Community College Library, Georgetown, have been very cooperative in meeting the needs of the author. |
| The process of transforming this manuscript into a book was supported by the Peninsula Conference Council on Ministries and the Peninsula Conference Bicentennial Committee of the United Methodist Church. Glenn Catley, the chairperson of the latter committee, has worked hard to bring this study to print, as have Barbara Beidler and James L. Preston of Scholarly Resources Inc. The typing was done by Jean Maloney. Others who have helped along the way with their advice and encouragement include Kirk Mariner, Sterling Green, Felton May, J. Gordon Stapleton, Charles Carpenter, and Cleo Henry. Many others have given generously of their time and books. The University of Delaware supported this project with financial aid and a sabbatical leave. |
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