Inventory of the Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1865, 1906-1928 Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records Acc. 2010.230

Inventory of the Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1865, 1906-1928

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Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Accession Number Acc. 2010.230


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Repository
Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Accession Number
Acc. 2010.230
Title
Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records 1865, 1920-1928
Extent
.2 Cubic Feet
Creator
Freie Reformierte Emmanuels Gemeinde zu West Philadelphia
Location
Special Collections Research Center
Languages
German English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions

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

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

    Subjects:

  • 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.
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Articles of incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Minute books

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Pennsylvania--Religious life and customs

Contents List

Volume 1: 1865

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.

Volume 2: 1906-1928
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.