Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church (West Millgrove, Ohio) records
Collection Overview
Abstract
The records of Ladies Aid Society of the West Millgrove Congregational Church, consist of approximately 0.5 cubic feet, primarily record books and ledgers, dating from 1888 through 1954.
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1954
Extent
0.46 Cubic Feet (1 legal size archive box)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information about the Ladies Aid Society from 1888 to 1954. The collection consists mainly of record books and ledgers, with fairly detailed financial data. The minutes of the meetings are sparse.
The Society raised money by quilting, tying comforters, domestic sewing, various benefit dinners, and selling greeting cards and shirts. The money raised helped pay the pastor's salary, put new flooring in the Church, the fund for War Victims and Reconstruction (following World War II), and general Church needs. The various record books reflect the day-to-day costs of materials, the time involved in fabrication, and the individuals working on each quilting project.
Biographical / Historical
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church of West Millgrove began April 27, 1888, for the purpose of raising money for the Church. Due to declining membership, the Society disbanded February 18, 1954, the remaining treasury of $14.07 being turned over to the Church general fund.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access 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
Materials in English.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Center for Archival Collections during April 1988 from the Wood County Historical Museum (donated to them in 1981 by the estate of Mrs. J.E. Wirt).
Processing Information
This finding aid was prepared by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts, Center for Archival Collections, February 1991.
- Title
- Guide to the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church (West Millgrove, Ohio) records
- Author
- Marilyn Levinson, Michelle Sweetser
- Date
- February 1991, August 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Box: 1 (Mixed Materials)