Inventory of the First Presbyterian Church (Durham, N.C.) Records, 1871-1971
Abstract
First Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC was organized in 1871.
The collection includes a scrapbook, historical sketches, and article.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- First Presbyterian Church (Durham, N.C.)
- Title
- First Presbyterian Church (Durham, N.C.) Records, 1871-1971
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 1.5 Linear Feet, 4 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Collection contains copies of a typescript volume entitled "First Presbyterian Church, Durham, N.C., 1870-1920," written and compiled by Sadie Blount (Mrs. R.D.) Blacknall. A scrapbook contains letters, legal and financial papers, church bulletins, issues of the "Presbyterian Monthly" and "Presbyterian Messenger" published in Durham, booklets, photographs including some of other Durham Presbyterian churches and clippings about the church.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, collection may contain materials to which the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights form applies. Patrons must sign this form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Contents of the Collection
Historical Note
First Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC was organized in 1871.
Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], First Presbyterian Church (Durham, N.C.) Records, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Provenance
The First Presbyterian Church (Durham, N.C.) Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1970.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, July 2011
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, July 2011
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
