Church history -- Indiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Swan Presbyterian Church indenture
Collection — Folder OB004
Identifier: OB004
Scope and Contents
This collection contains an indenture between Hiram and Catherine King pertaining to property that was transferred to the possession of Swan Presbyterian Church dated January 24, 1863.
Dates:
1863/01/24
The Church of God on Sain's Creek collection
Collection — Folder S2070
Identifier: S2070
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the document, "The Position of the Church of God on Sain's Creek Defined," created and signed by founding members of the Franklin County, Indiana church on May 30, 1860. The collection also includes a brief genealogical record, dictated by Sarah Melissa (Linville) Berry in her 91st year (circa 1939), of the Adams and Linville family members who signed the church document.
Dates:
1860-circa 1939
The First Baptist Church of Delphi, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder S2477
Identifier: S2477
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of the early record book of the Baptist church located in Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana. Ranging from 1829 to 1847, the entries include the church's meeting minutes, articles of faith, rules of decorum, and constitution. The collection also includes photocopies of the pamphlet advertising the dedication of a new church building on May 20, 1894.
Dates:
1829-1847, 1894
Theodore G. McGill, "History of Salem M.E. Church" essay
Collection — Folder S2151
Identifier: S2151
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of "History of Salem M.E. Church," an essay written by Theodore G. McGill and dated March 6, 1932 and later typed by Ranyta Sowers on August 30, 1935. The subtitle of his essay states that Salem was the first Methodist Episcopal Church established in the state north of Indianapolis when it was organized in 1832. His history covers important events of the church over its first 100 years and includes a list of the pastors from 1832 to 1932, a list of the 68 class...
Dates:
1932-1935
Union Baptist Church collection
Collection — Folder S1288
Identifier: S1288
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises typed copies of handwritten minutes from the Union Baptist Church in North Salem, Indiana ranging from 1827 to 1832, regarding church activities and instances of church members being excluded for immoral behaviors or circumstances.
Dates:
1827-1835
Union Christian Church of Johnson County record book
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: V316
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two bound volumes containing photocopies of the church records of the Union Christian Church of Johnson County, Indiana. Ranging from 1853 to 1895, the entries include membership records and the minutes of worship meetings and business meetings. Volume one also includes copies of a December 22, 1890 letter from Mattie S. Mann to Mr. and Mrs. [Franklin Smith] Records and a January 9, 1891 letter Mr. Records sent to Harvey Satterwhite. Volume two includes three pages...
Dates:
1853-1895
Union Church of Boone County, Indiana record book
Collection — Folder S2147
Identifier: S2147
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of the record book of the Union Church of Union Township, Boone County, Indiana which “commenced in the year of our Lord 1838.” A Lutheran denomination, the records includes the January 6, 1844 “Regulations of Union Church” signed by the church members, the church’s constitution, and information regarding baptisms, sermons, communion meetings, and treasurer payments. The collection also includes photocopies of a January 17, 1847 letter sent to Henry and...
Dates:
1838-1868
Urban C. Stover collection
Collection
Identifier: L151
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of family letters written during and just after World War I, including letters from his son, Harney W. Stover, while he was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station (July-October 1918) and in France and New York (November 1918-January 1919); from his nephew, Daniel Stover, a lawyer with the Judge Advocate’s Office in France (1918); and his nephew, Harney B. Stover, an officer in the Field Artillery in France (1918). Also included are writings by...
Dates:
1918-1943
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Urban C. Stover collection
Vernal Baptist Church membership list
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2263
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a typed copy of a membership list for Vernal Baptist Church in Monroe County, Indiana. Charter members of the church from its establishment are included up until around 1900. There are also brief biographies of integral persons.
There is also a photostat copy of the minute book of Vernal Baptist Church in Monroe County, Indiana ranging from 1822 to 1855 (OB213).
There is also a photostat copy of the minute book of Vernal Baptist Church in Monroe County, Indiana ranging from 1822 to 1855 (OB213).
Dates:
1839-1855, circa 1900
Virgil Davis collection
Collection — Folder S0341
Identifier: S0341
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 5 items from Virgil Davis in Indiana ranging from 1803 to 1967, which consist of a notebook listing the deceased in Bethlehem Cemetery, people registered and not registered to vote, Baptist churches in Franklin County, Indiana, and participants in a speaker's bureau (circa 1803-1935); a program for a Jubilee meeting of Harmony Church (May 26, 1887); a binder entitled "Showalter Articles, American Legion History, Other Term Papers" containing U.S. history term papers...
Dates:
1803-1967
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Virgil Davis collection
