First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn collection 1822-1992

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First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn collection 1822-1992

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The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (commonly referred to as First Church) was founded in 1822, and was the first church to be built in Brooklyn Heights. This collection spans the period 1822 to 1992 and contains materials documenting First Church's regular activities, services, membership, administration, and history. Items include subscription books, administrative reports, histories, church manuals and yearbooks, pew deeds, membership rolls, directories, news publications, and various printed ephemera such as programs, pamphlets, brochures, and bulletins.

1.05 Linear feet; in three manuscript boxes.

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6329055

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First Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

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