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First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence records

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1111

Overview

The First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, Kansas was founded in 1858. This collection contains historical records and books, photographic and audiovisual material, correspondence, some small artifacts, news clippings, church publications, and miscellaneous documents related to the history and workings of the church.

Dates

  • Creation: 1834 - 2003

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

History of the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, Kansas

The First Presbyterian Church (Fpc) of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas was chartered on April 5, 1858. The church was originally located in dowtown Lawrence, at the intersection of 9th and Vermont Streets, but eventually moved southwest to Clinton Parkway.

Extent

17 Linear Feet (19 boxes + 5 oversize boxes+ 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 1111

Physical Location

RH MS Q275

Physical Location

RH MS-P 1111

Physical Location

RH MS-P 1111(f)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts, First Presbyterian Church, 1982-2004.

Processing Information

Previously shelved at RH MS 407.

Title
Guide to the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, Kansas Collection
Subtitle
First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence records
Author
Finding aid prepared by mt, 2008; revised by, cl 2010; revised by skt, 2010; revised by rmk, 2017.
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/0068259389
Preferred citation
First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence records, Kansas Collection, RH MS 1111, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334