Chicago, Ill. Cragin Congregational Church records, 1883-1932.

Collection

Identifier: RG5274

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the records and history of Cragin Congregational Church and includes meeting minutes, the church's constitution, and financial records.

Dates

1883-1932

Creator

Cragin Congregational Church (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Restrictions on Use

Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.

Historical Note

Cragin Congregational Church opened in 1883 in Chicago's North End. Before the church, a Sunday-School had opened in the area in 1879 by A. J. Nowlen. Throughout its history, the church remained small, opening with only 15 members. In contrast, the Sunday-school had many times the members of the Cragin church. Most of the church's financial support came from the Chicago City Missionary Society as the church itself found difficulty sustaining itself. The first church building was erected in 1889 and the second was erected by the Rev. Theodore C. Hunt, Sr. in 1910. The church closed in 1963.

Extent

0.47 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Cragin Congregational Church opened in 1883 in Chicago's North End. Throughout its history, the church remained small and recieved financial support from the City Missionary Society. This collection includes meeting minutes, the church's constitution, and financial records.