St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Ypsilanti, Mich.) records, 1836-2000

Summary

Creator:

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Ypsilanti, Mich.)

Abstract:

Records of vestry and congregational meetings; parish registers, records of women's guild and women's auxiliary; and treasurer's record book.

Extent:

9.4 linear feet
4 oversize volumes

Language:

English

Call Number:

86940 Ba 2; BA Outsize

Authors:

Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The records of St. Luke's include minutes of vestry and congregational meetings; registers of members, baptisms, marriages, etc.; registers of church services; church publications; scrapbooks detailing activities; photographs; and record books for church women's organizations.

Biographical / Historical:

St. Luke's Church was founded in 1830 (its first name was St. James') as a result of missionary work to the area undertaken by the Rev. Richard Fish Cadle and the Green Bay Indian Mission. Later in 1834, following the loss of several families, the church was reorganized. In 1836, a preaching mission to the Ypsilanti area was established, and in 1838, the first church building was consecrated.

Acquisition Information:

The records were acquired in several accessions, beginning in December 1958 (donor no. 3484 ).

Accruals:

Periodic additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Additional Descriptive Data:

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Subjects

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Subjects:

Women -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti -- Societies and clubs.
Women -- Religious life -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
Churches -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Episcopal Church -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Ypsilanti, Mich.)

Places:

Ypsilanti (Mich.)