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0757: First Presbyterian Church [Huntington, Wv] Records, 1839-1990, Marshall University Special Collections
0757: First Presbyterian Church [Huntington, Wv] Records, 1839-1990, Marshall University Special Collections
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The First Presbyterian Church of Huntington Archives contain material dating back to the early nineteenth century, with the bulk of the items dating from between the 1880s and the 1990s. The collection consists primarily of 'Minutes of Session,' which relate to official church business; 'Bulletins,' which give information about church sermons, calendars, and events; and 'Church Groups,' which provide information on the social structure and individuals within the Church. There are extensive financial records pertaining to the church, as well as membership rosters for many Church groups, and some marriage/baptism registers. Also included are a few "histories" written by Church …
0567: Low Gap United Baptist Church Records, 1898-1944, Marshall University Special Collections
0567: Low Gap United Baptist Church Records, 1898-1944, Marshall University Special Collections
Guides to Manuscript Collections
This collection consists predominantly of copies of minute books for the Low Gap United Baptist Church from 1898-1944. Also included in this collection is a copy of “A Brief History of the Low Gap United Brethren Church” written by Brandon Kirk in 1993 and two photocopied photographs of the church and some church members. Because most of these materials are copies, legibility can be limited.