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East Providence, R.I. United Congregational Church records, 1889-1970.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5550

Scope and Contents

This collection contains administrative records and vital membership information for the United Congregational Church in East Providence, Rhode Island. The collection includes meeting minutes, annual reports, committee reports, baptismal records, marriage records, records of deaths, membership records, and correspondence confirming membership transfers. The collection also includes correspondence, committee records, and other documents relating to the dissolution of the church in 1970.

Dates

  • 1889-1970

Creator

Restrictions on Access

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

Conditions Governing 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

The United Congregational Church in East Providence, Rhode Island, was gathered in 1889. That same year, construction on their church building, designed by the William R. Walker & Son architectural firm, was completed. The name and location of the church remained the same throughout the church’s history. The church dissolved in 1970.

Extent

0.35 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The United Congregational Church in East Providence, Rhode Island, was gathered in 1889. The church building was designed by the William R. Walker & Son architectural firm. The church dissolved in 1970. The collection includes meeting minutes, committee reports, vital membership records, correspondence, and records relating to the church’s dissolution.

Arrangement

Materials in this collection have been arranged into chronological order by start date.

Acquisition Information

Materials were donated to the Congregational Library & Archives by the Rhode Island Conference of the United Church of Christ in April 1984; no acquisition information.

Processing Information

Processed by Zachary Bodnar, May 2025, according to the rules of Describing Archives: A Content Standard.

Title
East Providence, R.I. United Congregational Church records, 1889-1970.
Status
Completed
Author
Zachary Bodnar
Date
2025-05-07
Description rules
3
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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