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The Congregationalists in the War surveys, 1919.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5026

Scope and Contents

The Congregationalist in the War surveys are a collection of surveys sent to Congregational churches across the contiguous 48 states post World War I. These surveys contain details of Congregational church participation and support of the American war efforts, and what their post war transition looked like. The two volumes are bound in alphabetical order by state and then city.

Dates

  • 1919

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

Word War I, also known as The Great War, started in 1914 between the Allied forces (Great Britan and France) versus the Central Powers (Germany and Austria). America’s eventual introduction into the war in 1917 helped lead to the Allied victory over the Central Powers in November of 1918. An unknown national congregational organization sent out surveys in early 1919 to potentially record levels of patriotism from the congregation. Many churches had provided support to the wartime efforts through time, money, or active service members.

Extent

0.56 Cubic Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

An unknown congregationalist organization sent out surveys to many of the congregational churches across the contiguous 48 states to record levels of patriotism post World War I. These surveys contain details of congregational church participation and support of the American war efforts, and what their post war transition looked like.

Arrangement

Materials have been arranged alphabetically by state and then city.

Acquisition information

Materials were donated to the Congregational Library & Archives by the Chicago Theological Seminary in 2011; Acc# 2011-63.

Processing Information

Processed by Katrina Kowalczyk, November 2024, using DACS Second Edition.

Title
The Congregationalists in the War surveys, 1919.
Status
Completed
Author
Katrina Kowalczyk
Date
2024-11-04
Description rules
3
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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