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Quarterly Conference Record Book, 1884 - 1887

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes membership records, administrative reports, church histories, a bulletin, and Woman's Society of Christian Service records from Waterproof United Methodist Church (Waterproof, La.).

The membership records consist of the church register (1890-1947) that lists pastors, marriages, baptisms, and members.

Administrative reports include a church conference book (1871-1900) as well as quarterly conference record books (1870-1942). These quarterly conference records reveal numerous circuit and charge changes: Waterproof Circuit (1870-1871); Waterproof and Tensas Circuit (1870-1871); Waterproof and Concordia Circuit (1873); Waterproof and Saint Joseph Circuit (1874-1877); Waterproof, Saint Joseph, and Vidalia Charge (1880-1882); Waterproof and Saint Joseph Charge (1883-1884); Tensas Charge (1883-1886); Waterproof and Tensas Chapel Charge (1885-1888); and Waterproof Charge (1888-1942). Churches included in these circuits and charges include: Waterproof, Wesley Chapel, Elizabeth Chapel, Tensas Chapel, Cash Bayou, Saint Joseph, Jordan Chapel, Ogden, Newellton, and L’Argent.

The church histories (1941-1993) detail the formation and activities of the congregation. The bulletin covers the worship activities of March 19, 1995.

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service records consist of meeting minutes (1952-1956).

Dates

  • 1884 - 1887

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 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