St. John's Lutheran Church records, 1743-1936.

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St. John's Lutheran Church records, 1743-1936.

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Collection consists of typewritten transcriptions of the records (1743-1931) of St. John's Lutheran Church compiled as a W.P.A. project in 1935 and 1936. Includes a "Journal Containing the Five Articles of Faith according to the Constitution of the State of South Carolina, Act of Incorporation, also the Rules and Transactions of the Corporation of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charleston" (1786); rules of the church (1784-1810); birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage, and death registers (1743-1917); lists of pewholders (1812-1844); a ledger (1836-1849); cash books (1885-1915); minutes of the meetings of the Sunday School (1824-1830, 1825-1931) and the vestry and wardens (1786-1845, 1865-1913); and a pew chart (1792).

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7324669

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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