Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem LibraryCollege of William and Mary400 Landrum DrivePO 8795Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
- Contact for questions and access:
- Email: spcoll@wm.eduPhone: (757) 221-3090Fax: (757) 221-5440Web: swem.wm.edu/scrc
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
- Terms of access:
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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
- Preferred citation:
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Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 0.2 Cubic Feet
- Creator:
- Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Language:
- German and English.
- Preferred citation:
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Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries
Background
- Scope and content:
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Records (two volumes) 1865 and 1906-1928 (bulk) of the Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.).
The 1865 volume contains the 'constitutions' and bylaws for the church's Mission group as well as those of its choir. Loose items in this volume include a few pages of accounts, 1865-1928 and two blank pre-printed Confirmation certificates.
The 1906-1928 volume (298 pp.) contains 'constitutions,' bylaws and minutes and of the Women's society of the church. While the majority of the entries are in German, pages 260-298 are written in English. Also included are loose pages containing the 1910 constitution and bylaws.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from Don Casavant on 4/22/2010.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- German Americans--History--20th century--Sources
German Americans--History--19th century--Sources
Protestant churches--History--19th century--Sources
Protestant churches -- United States -- History
Protestant churches -- Missions
Bylaws
Minute books
Church records - Places:
- Pennsylvania -- Religious life and customs.