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Committee Records, 1873 - 1935

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection documents the activities of Saint James United Methodist Church (Hahnville, La.). It includes membership records, administrative records, property records, committee records, and historical records.

Membership records consist of church register books, certificates of baptism, Sunday school records, and member lists. The church registers include names of pastors, members, baptisms, marriages, and deaths.

Administrative records include the congregation’s quarterly conference records (1885-1895), financial records (1973-2006), and insurance (1983-1993).

Property records include the church's deed and cemetery records.

Committee records document the activities of groups within the church, such as: Bethlehem Society (1873-1935) and Stewards and Leaders (1889-1896).

Historical records include correspondence (1988-2011) and printed items (2001-2008) consisting of a church history and anniversary programs.

Dates

  • 1873 - 1935

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

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