Inventory of the Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1865, 1906-1928
A Collection in the
Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Accession Number Acc. 2010.230
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Administrative Information
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Collection is open to all researchers.
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Preferred Citation
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.
Acquisition Information
This collection was purchased in April 2010.
Processing Information
Accessioned and minimally processed in April 2010 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.
Scope and Content
Included are two volumes, 1865 and 1906-1928 of the Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Index Terms
- German Americans--History--19th century--Sources.
- German Americans--History--20th century--Sources.
- German Americans--Pennsylvania
- German Americans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania--Religious life and customs
- Protestant churches--History--19th century--Sources
- Protestant churches--History--20th century--Sources
- Protestant churches--Missions--19th century.
- Articles of incorporation
- Bylaws
- Minute books
Subjects:
Genre and Form Terms:
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Pennsylvania--Religious life and customs
Contents List
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.