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Quarterly conference record book, 1868 - 1882

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Sugar Town Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South (Beauregard Parish, La.) records consist of a quarterly conference record book containing administrative reports about the activities of congregations located in southwest Louisiana. The reports include information about the spiritual condition of congregations, the religious instruction of children, financial matters, and statistical information about baptisms and membership. Specific individuals identified in the volume are usually church administrators. In some instances, members are identified upon baptism or death.

The quarterly conference reports indicate the circuit’s name changed over time: Calcasieu Circuit, Opelousas District (1868-1870); Calcasieu Circuit, Alexandria District (1871); Sugar Town Mission, Opelousas District (1872-1873); Calcasieu Circuit and Sugar Town Mission, Opelousas District (1873-1878); Sugar Town Circuit, Opelousas District (1879-1882).

Churches identified in these circuits include: Clear Creek, Dry Creek, Harmony, Hopewell, Liberty Grove, Mount Pisgah, New Hope, Oak Grove, Pine Island, Sugar Creek, Sugar Town, and Sweet Home.

Dates

  • 1868 - 1882

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport LA 71104 US
(318) 869-5462