Nez Perce Presbyterian Churches (Kamiah, Idaho) Records, 1926-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sugden, Henry L.
Title
Nez Perce Presbyterian Churches (Kamiah, Idaho) Records
Dates
1926-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear ft., (1 box)
Collection Number
PNW Protestantism Collection N
Summary
The history and organization of the Nez Perce Indian Presbyterian Churches is described, especially during the mobile ministry of the Rev. Henry L. Sugden.
Repository
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
Telephone: 5097774481
archives@whitworth.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research use.

Languages
English.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Nez Perce Presbyterian Churches comprise a number of congregations on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in the panhandle of Idaho. While c ooperating administratively under a joint session, each congregation worships independently and is organized by family groups and sub-tribes. This makes for an interesting situation and poses long term problems for the continued existence of these small churches.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The history and organization of the Nez Perce Indian Presbyterian Churches is described, especially during the mobile ministry of the Rev. Henry L. Sugden.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

From the Nez Perce Presbyterian Churches (Kamiah, Idaho) Records; located in the Whitworth University Archives; Spokane, Washington.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Rev. Henry L. Sugden; (per Rev. William B. Ailes); Box 117; Lapwai, ID 83540

Acquisition Information

Acquired August 2003.

Related Materials

See Nez Perce collections at the University of Idaho and at Washington State University.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Series 1: HistoryReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Introduction and Inventory
 undated
1/2
History: Rev. Dr. James Hayes, Missionary to the Nez Perce Tribesmen: Honorary Doctorate from Whitworth College
June 11, 1926
1/3
Committee on Ministries with the Indians: Correspondence
Mar. 1966- April 1966
1/4
Board of Home Missions: Property
Feb. 28, 1947

Series 2: Joint SessionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/5
Bulletins
2001-2002
1/6
By-laws and Corporation Reinstatement
May 27, 1969
1/7
Grants-in-Aid Applications
1970, 1973, 1974
1/8
Minutes and Correspondence
Jun 21, 1964- June 17, 1973
1/9
Minutes and Correspondence
July 2, 1973- Nov. 15, 1976
1/10
Minutes and Correspondence
Dec. 18, 1990; Oct. 29, 1991
1/11
Pastor and Moderator Rev. Hunter Keen
Sep. 1975
1/12
Ashaka Presbyterian Church, North Fork, ID: Property
1958

Series 3: First Presbyterian Church, Kamiah, IdahoReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/13
Church Renovation
1968
1/14
100th Anniversary
Dec. 1971
1/15
McBeth Building and Nez Perce National Park Proposal
1975
1/16
Grant Applications
1968, 1972
1/17
Officers, Ordinations and Committees
1953-1970
1/18
Property and Improvements
1963-1971
1/19
Session: Minutes
Sep. 11, 1966; Jan. 5, 1969
1/20
Trustees: Minutes and Correspondence
1972-1975
1/21
Financial Reports
1965-1972
1/22
Statistical Reports
1966, 1968
1/23
Baptisms
 1959-1974
1/24
Congregational Meetings
1968-1975
1/25
Membership
1965-1969
1/26
Missions
1965-1972
1/27
Minister: Richard N. Moffett
1971
1/28
Henry L. Sugden, Correspondence
1966-1969
1/29
Ordination of Ruling Elders Lillian Moses Helen Moffett
Apr. 12, 1970 Feb. 10, 1974
1/30
Sunday School
1971, 1975
1/31
Women’s Society
1971, 1973
1/32
Evangelistic Services
1966-1974
1/33
Music
undated
1/34
Other Worship Services
1970

Series 4: First Presbyterian Church, Spalding, IdahoReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/35
History: 100th Anniversary
Dec. 11.1975
1/36
Dedication of Memorials
May 4, 1975
1/37
Building and Repairs
1975
1/38
Officers and Ordinations Sam M. Watters Clifford Allen, Sr.
1970, 1973, 1973 1975
1/39
Session Minutes
Apr. 21, 1969- Dec. 13, 1975
1/40
Trustees
Apr.21, 1974; Sep. 29, 1974
1/41
Invoices
1973-1975
1/42
Congregational Meetings
1970-1975
1/43
Baptisms
 ca. 1975 & Others
1/44
Membership
1975, etc.
1/45
Missions: The Gideons
July 23, 1973
1/46
Christian Education
1973-1974
1/47
Christian Endeavor
1971
1/48
Cooperative Vacation Bible School
1973
1/49
Choir
Oct. 1972
1/50
Services
1972-1974
1/51
Evangelistic Services
1971-1975
1/52
Meadow Creek Presbyterian Church, Ferdinand, ID
1929-1990

Series 5: North Fork Presbyterian Church, Orifino, IdahoReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/53
Property
 Dec. 12, 1969
1/54
Thomas Moses Support
July 11, 1966

Series 6: Second Presbyterian Church, Kamiah, IdahoReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/55
History: 75th Anniversary
Nov. 14, 1965
1/56
Officers and Ordinations Barrett James Moffett
1965-1974 Feb. 17, 1974
1/57
Session Minutes
1965-1974
1/58
Trustees
1967-1975
1/59
Financial Reports
1971-1976
1/60
Invoices
1968-1974
1/61
Property
1961-1975
1/62
Statistics
 1966
1/63
Congregational Meetings
1966-1975
1/64
Baptisms
 1957-1975
1/65
Keen, the Rev. Hunter
1977-
1/66
Mariners
ca. 1959
1/67
Membership
1966-1970
1/68
Missions
 1966
1/69
Evangelistic Services
1965-1974
1/70
Worship Bulletins and Programs
1968, 1970
1/71
Stites Presbyterian Church, Stites, ID
1969
1/72
Talmaks Evangelistic Encampment
1966

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A.
  • Protestantism--History

Personal Names

  • Allen, Clifford, Sr.
  • Keen, Hunter
  • Moffett, Helen
  • Moses, Lillian
  • Sugden, Henry L.--Archives.
  • Watters, Sam

Corporate Names

  • First Indian Presbyterian Church (Kamiah, Idaho)
  • First Presbyterian Church (Spalding, Idaho)
  • Nez Perce Presbyterian Churches
  • Second Presbyterian Church (Kamiah, Idaho)

Geographical Names

  • Kamiah (Idaho)
  • Spalding (Idaho)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Church records and registers

Occupations

  • Clergy

Finding aid prepared by H. W. Johnston
2003

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