Box 2
Scope and Contents
The Malta Congregational Church records date from its organization in 1858 to 1991. The administrative series contains a complete run of Church Record books from November 3, 1858 to January 31, 1965 and from October 27, 1983 to January 31, 1990. These records books include meeting minutes as well as baptismal records, confirmation class lists, deaths records, dismissal information from the church, membership and officer lists, and memorial listings. The financial records series consists of treasurer's books, building fund, and fund reports. Series three, membership records includes baptismal records, cradle rolls, letters of dismissal and a membership book. The sunday school and church organizations series consists of meeting attendance records and minutes for four women's organizations within the congregational church. They include Circle I, Ladies Aid Society, Tea Tephis, and Women's Christian Fellowship. The final series, publications, contains manuals and other publications used by church members in performing the duties of their church positions.
Dates
- created: 1858-1991
- Other: Date acquired: 05/04/1994
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access to the collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392
rhcua@niu.edu