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Pullman Presbyterian Church (Pullman, Washington) Records, 1898-1985

Overview of the Collection

Title
Pullman Presbyterian Church (Pullman, Washington) Records
Dates
1898-1985 (inclusive)
1898-1959 (bulk)
Quantity
2.5 cu. ft.  :  Mixed
Collection Number
PNW .58
Summary
This collection consists of the historic, administrative, and congregational records of Pullman Presbyterian Church.
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

Rights Transferred: All

Languages
Materials are in English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

On July 1, 1898 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) granted permission to Spokane Presbytery to organize a congregation in Pullman, Washington. (Session Minutes, July 1, 1898-Mar. 3, 1927, Folio 1/11).

The Rev. W. G. M. Hays, D. D. was the stated supply for the first year. He was installed as pastor on April 8, 1904 and served until November 30, 1915. (See folio 1/6 for a list of pastors).

A new church building was completed and occupied on April 16, 1899 on a lot costing $175. The building itself including its furnishings was $4000.

A young people's society of Christian Endeavor was organized at the home of the pastor in October of 1898.

For 64 years the congregation occupied Greystone Church on College Hill. (Spokesman Review.com, March 27, 2004) In 1958 a planning committee was formed to build a sanctuary on a new site,1630 NE Stadium Way. The congregation abandoned the Greystone church The last service ever held in that church was on Easter Sunday, 1977.

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Content Description

Records of Pullman Presbyterian Church including minutes of Session and Trustees, membership records, an embezzlement record of 1956-1958 and a few fragile newspaper clippings.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

No restrictions on use

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Pullman Presbyterian Church, 1630 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA 99163, 509-332-2659

Processing Note

Initial Accession Date: February 2006. Date Last Update: Oct. 13, 2006

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Introduction and Inventory
    Container: Box folio 1/1
  • Description: Web Site Information
    Dates: 2001, 2006
    Container: Box folio 1/2
  • Description: Web Site Information: Sermons
    Dates: 2003
    Container: Box folio 1/3
  • History

    • Description: Rex Heninger Embezzlement Case
      Dates: 1955-1958
      Container: Box folio 1/4
    • Description: Greystone Presbyterian Church
      Dates: 1899-1977
      Container: Box folio 1/5
    • Description: Pastors
      Dates: 1904-1962
      Container: Box folio 1/6
    • Description: Friendly Folder" (Visitor Information)
      Dates: 1928
      Container: Box folio 1/7
    • Description: 50th Anniversary: Worship Service
      Dates: April 24, 1949
      Container: Box folio 1/8
    • Description: Newspaper Clippings
      Dates: 1953
      Container: Box folio 1/9
  • Administration

    • Description: Session: Minutes, Volumes I-III (Microfilm)
      Container: Box folio 1/10
    • Description: Session: Minutes
      Dates: July 1, 1898-March 3, 1927
      Container: Box folio 1/11
    • Description: Session: minutes
      Dates: March 27, 1927-September 20, 1943
      Container: Box folio 1/12
    • Description: Session: Minutes
      Dates: October 4, 1943-January 4, 1956
      Container: Box folio 1/13
    • Description: Trustees: Minutes
      Dates: April 10, 1950-January 9, 1957
      Container: Box folio 1/14
    • Description: Long-Range Planning Committee: Minutes (New Building and Site Planning)
      Dates: November 16, 1958-April 19, 1959
      Container: Box folio 1/15
  • The Congregation

    • Description: Pullman, Washington United Presbyterian Church, Vol. II: Officers and Membership to Dec. 15, 1943
      Container: Box folio 1/16
    • Description: Record of Members (Microfiche)
      Container: Box folio 1/17
    • Description: Church Register
      Dates: September 21, 1898-1943
      Container: Box folio 1/18
    • Description: 1. Greystone Church Register: Baptisms through Deaths (Microfilm Roll)
      Container: Box folio 1/19
    • Description: 2. Bethany Church Register: Baptisms (Microfilm Toll)
      Container: Box folio 1/19
    • Description: Baptism Records
      Dates: 1948-1953
      Container: Box folio 1/20
    • Description: Certificates of Transfer
      Dates: 1946-1956
      Container: Box folio 1/21
    • Description: Certificates of Dismission and Reception
      Dates: 1954-1955
      Container: Box folio 1/22
    • Description: Certificates of Dismission
      Dates: 1956
      Container: Box folio 1/23
    • Description: Certificates of Dismission
      Dates: 1957-1962
      Container: Box folio 1/24
    • Description: Certificates of Transfer and Reception
      Dates: 1980-1985
      Container: Box folio 1/25
    • Description: 1. Certificates of Dismission and Reception
      Dates: 1962-1970
      Container: Box folio 1/26
    • Description: 2. Requests by Correspondence
      Dates: 1966-1974
      Container: Box folio 1/26
    • Description: Certificates of Transfer and Reception
      Dates: 1970-1980
      Container: Box folio 1/27
    • Organizations

    • Worship

      • Description: Worship Bulletins (Not Complete)
        Dates: 1942-1950
        Container: Box folio 2/7
      • Description: Bulletins of Other Churches
        Dates: 1940-1949
        Container: Box folio 2/8
      • Description: Oversize Flat: Church Membership Cards
        Container: Oversize flat 3

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