Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records 1865, 1920-1928
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.
- Terms of access:
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Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, 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, Accession #Acc. 2010.230, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia
- Language:
- German English
- Preferred citation:
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Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, Accession #Acc. 2010.230, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Included are two volumes, 1865 and 1906-1928 of the Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.).
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, 1865-1968 and two blank pre-printed Confirmation certificates.
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:
- This collection was purchased in April 2010.
- Processing information:
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Accessioned and minimally processed in April 2010 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.
- Physical location:
- Special Collections Research Center
- Physical description:
- .2 Cubic Feet
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- German Americans--History--19th century--Sources.
German Americans--History--20th century--Sources.
German Americans--Pennsylvania
German Americans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Protestant churches--History--19th century--Sources
Protestant churches--History--20th century--Sources
Protestant churches--Missions--19th century.
Articles of incorporation
Bylaws
Minute books