Derby Methodist papers, 1845-1965.

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Derby Methodist papers, 1845-1965.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/33071290

Series 1 contains clippings relating to branches of the California state government (1937-1954). Series 2 contains clippings and maps relating to geographical features of California (1905-1955). Series 3 contains published and manuscript materials relating to Latin America and to various Pan-American Conferences (1932-1953). Series 4 contains manuscript notes relating to veterans of the Mexican and Civil War living in California. Series 5 consists of notes and compilations pertaining to early California Methodism (1845-1875). Series 6 consists of notes and compilations pertaining to early Southern Methodism in California (1852-1883). Series 7 contains programs, calendars, periodicals, statistical tables and notes pertaining to the activities of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1900-1966). Series 8 contains notes relative to the membership and activities of Howard W. Derby's World War I military unit. Series 9 consists of notes and compilations pertaining to various Protestant denominations in California (1846-1853).

4 boxes 3 linear ft.

University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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