Fountain Street Church records, 1856-1978.

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Fountain Street Church records, 1856-1978.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81641536

Minutes and other records of the church's governing board; pastors' files, including sermons, addresses and publications; and administrative records of the church office, including reports, publications, treasurer's files, correspondence, and subject files; also photographs.

16 linear ft.

Bentley Historical Library

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Bentley Historical Library

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