Beloit Convention records, 1880-1939.

Collection

Identifier: RG5350

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Beloit Convention records contain the minutes and programs of the Annual Meetings of the Beloit District Convention as well as delegate lists and other associated records.

Dates

1880-1939

Creator

Beloit Convention (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.

Historical Note

The Wisconsin Convention originally started as part of Congregationalism in Wisconsin. In 1842, the Convention set up three regional church groups and designated them the Milwaukee, Beloit, and Mineral Point District Conventions. The Beloit Convention would go on to meet each following year to work on issues realted to the church group.

Extent

0.45 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Beloit was one of three regional conventions in the state of Wisconsin begun in 1841. The records contain the minutes and programs of the Annual Meetings of the Beloit District Convention.