Lawrence, Mass. Riverside Congregational Church records, 1876-1881.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two record books which highlight the daily activities of the church, including meeting minutes and financial information.
Dates
- 1876-1881
Creator
- Riverside Congregational Church (Lawrence, Mass.) (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 Information
In the start of 1875, members in Lawrence began to consider organizing under a church. In June of that year, the Riverside Evangelical Church was organized with Frank Hugh Foster as acting pastor. The evangelical phase continued for three years until members voted to join the Congregational Fellowship in 1878 and became known as the Riverside Congregational Church. The church is still open today and will be celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2018.
Extent
.17 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
In the start of 1875, members in Lawrence began to consider organizing under a church. In June of that year, the Riverside Evangelical Church was organized with Frank Hugh Foster as acting pastor. The evangelical phase continued for three years until members voted to join the Congregational Fellowship in 1878 and became known as the Riverside Congregational Church. The church is still open today and will be celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2018. This collection contains two record books which highlight the daily activities of the church, including meeting minutes and financial information.
Arrangement
Volumes are arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Andover Newton Theological Seminary in 2017; Accession 2017-08.
Bibliography
Processing Information
Collection was accessioned and minimally processed in 2017. Fully processed by William McCarthy in August 2018.
Creator
- Riverside Congregational Church (Lawrence, Mass.) (Organization)
- Riverside Evangelical Church (Lawrence, Mass.) (Organization)
- Title
- Lawrence, Mass. Riverside Congregational Church, 1876-1881.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William McCarthy
- Date
- 2018-08-15
- Description rules
- Dacs2 2013
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository