Chicago, Ill. Waveland Avenue Congregational Church records, 1876-1980.
Scope and Contents
The Waveland Avenue Congregational Church records include board reports, meeting minutes of the prudential committee, financial records, church meeting minutes and administrative records, church calendars and scheduling information, and the church's constitution.
Dates
- 1876-1980
Creator
- Waveland Avenue Congregational Church (Chicago, Ill.) (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 Note
The church was first gathered in 1876 under the leadership of Andrew Brotherstone. In 1894, the Waveland Avenue Congregationalist Church officially joined the associated Chicago area Congregationalist churches. In 1961, the church joined the United Church of Christ. The church served its community until 1982 when it permanently closed.
Extent
1.49 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The church was first gathered in 1876 under the leadership of Andrew Brotherstone. In 1894, the Waveland Avenue Congregationalist Church officially joined the associated Chicago area Congregationalist churches. In 1961, the church joined the United Church of Christ. The church served its community until 1982 when it permanently closed. The collection includes board reports, financial records, and administrative records.
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged chronologically by start date.
Acquisition Information
Gift from the Chicago Theological Seminary in 2014; Accession: 2014-69. Gift of the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ, December 2024; Accession: 2024-46.
Processing Information
Processed by Billy McCarthy, March 2017, using DACS Second Edition. Additional changes made by Billy McCarthy in March 2024 after finding relevant material in another collection (RG5121). Additional materials derived from an accrual of records from the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ added to the collection by Zachary Bodnar, April 2026.
Creator
- Waveland Avenue Congregational Church (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
- Title
- Chicago, Ill. Waveland Avenue Congregational Church records, 1876-1980.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Billy McCarthy, Zachary Bodnar
- Date
- 2024-03-06, 2026-04-28
- Description rules
- 3
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2026-04-28: Zachary Bodnar: Added materials from accession 2024-46.
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository