Bishop Christian Church records, 1940-1989

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Bishop Christian Church (Bishop, Ga.)
Date:
1940-1989
Extent:
2.2 Linear Feet 3 document boxes, 1 carton
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Bishop Christian Church records, ms3025, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of assorted church records, such as bulletins, handheld church fans, signs, board minutes, Sunday school attendance figures, and financial records.

Biographical / historical:

Bishop Christian Church was located on U.S. Highway 441 in the town of Bishop, in Oconee County, Georgia. It was eventually bequeathed to Oconee County after disuse, and then used as office and meeting space for at least ten years. It recently has been used by the Oconee River Methodist Church.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Bishop Christian Church records, ms3025, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.