Records of Grace Reformed Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1853-1964.

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Grace Reformed Church (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Records of Grace Reformed Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1853-1964.

Records of Grace Reformed Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1853-1964.

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This collection reflects the proceedings and daily affairs of the Grace Reformed Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., as represented through various correspondence, financial records, and organizational materials, 1853-1964. The collection is comprised of five series. Series I consists of material related to the history of the church, 1853-1954. Series II contains information regarding organizations affiliated with and sponsored by the church, 1903-1964. Series III consists of material related to church affairs and proceedings. Included in this series is the correspondence of the Rev. Dr. John H. Prugh, pastor of Grace Reformed Church from 1880-1915, and the correspondence of Louis A. Meyran, a considerable benefactor and member of the church consistory. This series also contains church member and roster lists in addition to miscellaneous burial records and dates 1903-1964. Series IV consists of material related to church finances 1855-1964. Included are numerous bank statements and ledgers as well as bills, receipts, and correspondence from local Pittsburgh businesses. Series V contains ten glass lantern slides, assorted photographs, and several stamps used to mark church documents and official correspondence. The small collection of lantern slides feature landscapes and monuments of biblical significance and were most likely utilized as teaching aids for bible class and Sunday school lessons.

11.76 linear ft. ( 28 boxes)

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