First Presbyterian Church, Yakima, 1969-2013
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- First Presbyterian Church, Yakima
- Dates
- 1969-2013 (inclusive)
- Quantity
- 0.75 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PNW.102
- Summary
- This collection contains the various financial and session records and correspondence of the church. There are also documents regarding Camp Ghormley and projects within the church. Additionally, there are records for the policies in the church and the process of dismissal in 2013.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open for research use
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The church began in a tent in 1885 and the first building was built the same year, and a new church building was built in 1902. Camp Ghormley began in 1939 and is owned by the church. The first female elder of the church, Jeanne Lagervall began her position in 1965. The church went through the dismissal process from 2011-2013. After dismissal in 2013, the church was re-incorporated to the name Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church of Yakima.
Content Description
correspondence, photo, financial, bulletins, programs, newspaper clippings, newsletters, membership lists, session lists, directories, annual reports
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
This collection is open for use
Preferred Citation
[Item]. First Presbyterian Church, Yakima PNW-102 Archives, Whitworth University (Spokane, WA).
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Introduction and InventoryContainer: Folder 1
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Description: History and PhotoContainer: Folder 2
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Description: "The Towers of Tomorrow" 100th Anniversary of City and ChurchDates: 1985Container: Folder 3
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Description: Church Profile and Mission StatementDates: 1975, 1982Container: Folder 4
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Description: Articles of Incorporation and By-lawsDates: 1944, 1960, 2001, 2007Container: Folder 5
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Description: Misc. Policies and AgreementsDates: 1989, undatedContainer: Folder 6
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 2010-2012Container: Folder 7
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Description: SessionDates: 1980, 1990-1993Container: Folder 8
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Description: Session and the Santa Barbara ResolutionDates: 2006, 2007Container: Folder 9
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Description: Pastoral Call and Nominating CommitteeDates: 1994-2013Container: Folder 10
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Description: FinancialDates: 1970s-1990sContainer: Folder 11-13
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Description: Building PlansDates: 1989, 1993Container: Folder 14
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Description: Property MattersDates: 1997, 2007-2013Container: Folder 15
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1969, 1970s-2013Container: Folder 16-19
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Description: DirectoriesDates: 1988, 1990Container: Folder 20
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Description: Elwood E. "Woody" Miller Memorial and ObituaryDates: 1992Container: Folder 21
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Description: Adult Christian EducationDates: 1980sContainer: Folder 22
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Description: Church MinistriesDates: 1980sContainer: Folder 23
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Description: Refugee CommitteeDates: 1980, undatedContainer: Folder 24
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Description: ConferencesDates: 1977, 1982-1983Container: Folder 25
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Description: Camp Ghormley and Capital CampaignDates: 1980s-1990sContainer: Folder 26
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Description: Vision ProjectsDates: 1990, 2004Container: Folder 27
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Description: Bulletins and ProgramsContainer: Folder 28
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Description: Special Home Worship ServicesDates: 1980Container: Folder 29
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Description: "Reflections on My Visit to Yakima" Herman J. SweetDates: undatedContainer: Folder 30
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Description: The American Organist MagazineDates: May 1989Container: Folder 31
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Description: Tower Talk NewslettersContainer: Folder 32
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Description: Church & Society NewsDates: 1986, 1993Container: Folder 33
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Description: NewsContainer: Folder 34
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Description: Dismissal DocumentsDates: 2011-2013Container: Folder 35
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Description: Misc. DocumentsContainer: Folder 36
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Camp Ghormley
- First Presbyterian Church - Yakima
- Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church of Yakima
- Presbyterian Church
Geographical Names
- Yakima (Wash.)
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