This book acquired circa 1890 -- with additional information documenting earlier years -- primarily contains membership records (1885-1926) of Ruston Methodist Episcopal Church South (Ruston, La.). The book also contains a small amount of information from other churches: one marriage (1924) at Second Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.), and one infant baptism (1927) at Felicity Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.).

This collection documents the activities of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church (Ruston, La.). It includes membership records, administrative records and church histories.