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Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-039

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single record book maintained by the Pulaski, Virginia, Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The volume bears the published title The Complete Quarterly Conference Record Book, Embracing a Period of Four Years and contains standardized forms for recording minutes and other routine business, as well as blank pages for the recording of supplemental information. The entries document the proceedings of the mission's quarterly conferences, listing members present and discussing attendance, financial information, mission business, operations of Sunday schools, revivals, and baptisms.

Dates

  • 1892 - 1896

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Administrative History

The Pulaski, Virginia, Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South operated in Pulaski County, Virginia, during the late 19th century. In 1890, the Mission fell within the Wytheville District of the church's Holston Conference, but by 1892, the Mission had become part of the Radford District. The record book identifies J. T. Frazier as the mission's presiding elder.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Record book documenting baptisms, meeting minutes, memberships, Sunday school attendance, and financial information for the Pulaski, Virginia, Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

Source of Acquisition

The Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1990.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing and description of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book commenced and was completed in September, 2022.

Title
Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book, 1892-1896
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2022 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-09: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
  • 2021-07-19: LM Rozema added agent and missing notes for an unprocessed collection (abstract, acquisition, processing info, bio), added FA title and filing title, added FA date from EAD, and added component with instances previously attached to collection level.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308