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Pullman Baptist Church Papers, 1921-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- MacEachern, John
- Title
- Pullman Baptist Church Papers
- Dates
- 1921-1960 (inclusive)19211960
1952-1960 (bulk)19521960 - Quantity
- .5 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 161 (collection)
- Summary
- Annual reports, weekly bulletins, and other papers of the Pullman Baptist Church (WA).
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Pullman Baptist Church, located in Pullman, Washington, was organized as a successor to the First Baptist Church in 1914. The First Baptist Church was founded in 1892 in Pullman, Washington, however the church suffered financial difficulties and ceased as an organization in 1913.
Between 1914 and 1920, the membership of the Pullman Baptist Church fluctuated, while the church faced financial problems and pastors who stayed for short durations. With the arrival of Reverend William E. Monbeck in 1920, the church began to grow rapidly. In 1929, the Pullman Baptist Church established itself at their newly constructed church.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of annual reports, weekly bulletins, and other papers relating to the Pullman Baptist Church located in Pullman, Washington. The church bulletins date 1954-1960, while the annual reports of the church date 1951-1959. There are two bound volumes of weekly bulletins from 1954 and 1955 that were indexed by church clerk John MacEachern.
Additionally, there are programs from 1921 and 1924, and a 25th anniversary pamphlet on the history of the church compiled by MacEachern.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
Pullman Baptist Church Papers, 1921-1960, bulk 1952-1960
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
The portion of the collection comprising annual reports was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1975 by Pullman Baptist Church clerk, John MacEachern. The remainder of the collection was transferred from the MASC vertical file (VF 254).
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Baptists -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Miscellanea
Geographical Names
- Pullman (Wash.) -- History -- Sources
Morgan Clendenning
2013
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