Westminster Presbyterian Church Collection, 1884-1995
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Westminster Presbyterian Church (Elmira, N.Y.)
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the papers related to South Presbyterian Church, Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
- Extent:
- .25 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Westminster Presbyterian Church Collection contains material associated with South Presbyterian Church, Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, and Westminster Presbyterian Church including programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook.
- Biographical / historical:
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Westminster Presbyterian Church was formed in 1961 as a merger between the South Presbyterian (1821-1961) and Franklin Street Presbyterian Churches (1881-1961). The new congregation operated out of the old Franklin Street Presbyterian Church before constructing a building of their own at 1009 Maple Avenue in 1966. The church closed in 2018.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in 2018.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org