First Congregational United Church of Christ (Sandusky, Ohio) records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0465

Collection Overview

Abstract

The collection consists of eight record books, dating from 1819 to 1986, which contain information on annual congregational meetings, membership lists and baptisms, marriages and funerals conducted. Also included in this collection are four volumes of Trustee's Minutes, dating from 1835 to 1921; a financial ledger, 1857-1866; a Church building financial ledger, 1855-1857; Church policy manuals, 1871, 1881, 1885; and various printed programs on the history of the church. Fire destroyed some records in February 1907.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819 - 1986

Extent

2 Reels (2 microfilm reels)

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No known restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sandusky, Ohio, were transferred for microfilming to the Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, on July 18, 1986, with the cooperation of Rev. William Pifer-Foote.

Processing Information

The collection was prepared for microfilming and the finding aid completed by Ann Bowers, Assistant Director, in July 1986.

Title
Guide to the First Congregational United Church of Christ (Sandusky, Ohio) records
Author
Ann Bowers, Cody Johnston
Date
July 1986, October 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin