Old South Historical Society records, 1894-1960; bulk: 1894-1948.

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Old South Historical Society records, 1894-1960; bulk: 1894-1948.

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Meeting announcements, financial records, and correspondence of the Old South Historical Society in Boston, Mass., 1894-1960, founded by winners of an Old South Meeting House historical essay contest. Includes flyers from events such as visits to historical sites and plays; letters and meeting announcements discussing the dissolution of the society in 1948; and lists compiled in 1960 of Old South Historical Society papers transferred to the Mass. Historical Society. An account book kept, 1922-48, also includes biographical information on members.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Old South Historical Society (Boston, Mass.)

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Old South Church (Boston, Mass.)

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Third Church gathered in 1669 by seceders from First Church; in 1717 name changed to Old South Church. From the description of Third Church records, 1674 May 28. (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70948286 Third Church gathered in 1669 by seceders from First Church; in 1717 name changed to Old South Church (also called Marlborough Street Church); present meeting house built in 1730 and is owned by Old South Association; in 1875 church moved to the cor...