Worthington, West Virginia Christian Church History, 1958

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Worthington, West Virginia Christian Church History, A&M 2912, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.15 Linear Feet Summary: 1 3/4 in. (1 reel of microfilm, 1.75 in.)
Creator:
Worthington (W.Va.) Christian Church.
Abstract:
Microfilmed copy of a typescript history of the the Worthington, West Virginia, Christian Church, written and compiled by Harvey Channing Fortney in 1958 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the church. History contains two major components: biographies and autobiographies of prominent ministers and excerpts from old church record books. Brief biographies begin with minister with Thomas Campbell (1753-1854) and include several preachers from western Pennsylvania and the Worthington area, such as Alexander Campbell (1788-1866), Finley Oakes (b. 1822), and William Dalton (1860-1938). Materials based on and incorporated from old church record books include an alphabetical roster of church members from 1858 to 1958; church registers; and meeting minutes from the 1890s, early 1900s, 1924-1925, and 1939-1958. Document also includes brief history of the Bible school, a church directory, and programs from anniversary events in 1958. This history is available on microfilm only.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Worthington, West Virginia Christian Church History, A&M 2912, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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