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First Christian Church (Albany, OR), Christian Endeavor Society records , 1893-1901
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- First Christian Church (Albany Or.). Christian Endeavor Society
- Title
- First Christian Church (Albany, OR), Christian Endeavor Society records
- Dates
- 1893-1901 (inclusive)18931901
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- B 003
- Summary
- A chapter of the Christian Endeavor Society organized at the First Christian Church at Albany, Oregon. The collection (1893-1901) contains a constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, and a membership list of the society.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
"The first Christian Endeavor Society was formed in 1881 under the guidance of Dr. Francis E. Clark," who was from Portland, Maine. "The society that formed at the Williston Congregational Church encouraged young people to express themselves through participation in Christ-centered tasks."
"The Society began as a small group of young people meeting at the house of Pastor Clark. Within a year, five more Societies had been formed. The organization continued to expand rapidly, hitting fifty-six Societies after only two years. By 1906, 67,000 youth-led Christian Endeavor societies had been organized worldwide, with membership reportedly topping four million young people."
[Source: http://christianendeavor.com/history/]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1893-1901) contains constitution, by-laws, meetings minutes, and a membership list of the society.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Church work with youth--United States
Geographical Names
- Albany (Or.)--Church history
Form or Genre Terms
- Bylaws (administrative records)
- Constitutions
- Membership lists