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Churchman's League records, 1940-1989.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5332

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a variety of information on the Churchman's League and its affiliated groups. Included is financial and tax information, annual reports, constitution and by-laws, correspondences, newsletters and photos. Finally, there are notes that are related to various initiatives by the Churchman's League, including alcohol, drug addicition and children.

Dates

  • 1940-1989

Creator

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

The Churchman's League was created for the purpose of promoting programs of study research, education, legislation and action. They also sought to generate the forces that undergird the values which make for civic righteousness, soical justice, moral decenct and a better life for mankind. In 1963, the Churchman's League (often referring to itself as "The League") expanded its original structure and became "three leagues in one". These three branches were the Massachusetts Temperance League, Lord's Day League and Churchman's League for Civic Welfare. This collection contains information up to 1989 and it is not known when the organization formally disbanded.

Extent

2.62 Cubic Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Churchman's League was created for the purpose of promoting programs of study research, education, legislation and action. They also sought to generate the forces that undergird the values which make for civic righteousness, soical justice, moral decenct and a better life for mankind. In 1963, the Churchman's League (often referring to itself as "The League") expanded its original structure and became "three leagues in one". These three branches were the Massachusetts Temperance League, Lord's Day League and Churchman's League for Civic Welfare. This collection contains information up to 1989 and it is not known when the organization formally disbanded. This collection contains a variety of information on the Churchman's League and its affiliated groups. Included is financial and tax information, annual reports, constitution and by-laws, correspondences, newsletters and photos. Finally, there are notes that are related to various initiatives by the Churchman's League, including alcohol, drug addicition and children.

Arrangement

This collection contains three series and six sub-series. Each series and sub-series is further arranged by date.

Series 1: Topics of interest, 1940-1986.

Series 2: Financials, 1947-1989.

Series 3: Church records, 1949-1989.

Subseries 1: Reports and minutes, 1949-1989.

Subseries 2: Legislative conference, 1965-1971.

Subseries 3: Founding documents, 1970-1984.

Subseries 4: Correspondences and handouts, 1971-1988.

Subseries 5: Newsletters, 1976-1989.

Subseries 6: Photographs, undated.

Acquisition Information

Collection was a gift from Andover Newton Theological School in May 2017; Accession 2017-08.

Processing Information

Collection was accessioned in May 2017. Fully processed by William McCarthy in July 2018.

Title
Churchman's League records, 1940-1989.
Status
Completed
Author
Created by William McCarthy in July 2018.
Date
2018-07-30
Description rules
3
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

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