Bishop Christian Church records

Descriptive Summary
Title: Bishop Christian Church records
Creator: Bishop Christian Church (Bishop, Ga.)
Inclusive Dates: 1940-1989
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.2 Linear Feet 3 document boxes, 1 carton
Collection Number: ms3025
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

box

folder

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1

1-4

Bulletins, announcements

 

1

5

Christian Messenger , 1959-1963

 

1

6

Programs

 

1

7

Transfer records

 

1

8

Correspondence

 

1

9

Christian Women's Fellowship

 

1

10

Newspaper clippings

 

1

11-12

Photographs

 

1

13

Sunday School records

 

1

14

Envelopes and pledge cards

 

box

folder

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2

1

Pew fans

 

2

2

Church signs

 

2

3

Checks

 

2

4

Minutes

 

2

5

Financial bills

 

2

6

Receipts

 

2

7-9

Attendance records, 1954-1959

 

box

folder

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3

1

BBQ Records, 1959

 

3

2

Church records, 1943-1947

 

3

3

Church records, 1969-1974

 

3

4

Church records, 1974-1979

 

3

5

Pledge cards

 

3

Bank records

 

carton

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1

Sunday School Secretary Record Books, Minute Books, 1960-1989

 

1

Hymns and chorus records

 

1

Financial journals

 

1

Address books

 

1

Scrapbook

 

1

Photo album