General Convention of the Christian Church--History.

Abstract This is a collection of materials that were published about various colleges and schools that were related to the Christian Church, the Congregational Church, the Congregational Christian Church, or the United Church of Christ. The majority of the institutions are located in the United States, although there is some international representation. Please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection" for more specific information about what is included in the...

Abstract This is a collection of materials that relate to specific individuals associated with the Christian Church, the Congregational Church, the Congregational Christian Church, or the United Church of Christ. The majority of the people represented in this collection are from the Southeastern United States. The collection includes biographical information about individuals associated with Elon University, including some of the founders of the institution. Documents within each folder contain a...

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This collection includes materials from denominations related to the history of Elon College and Elon University, including the Christian Church, the Congregational Christian Church, the Evangelical and Reformed Church, and the United Church of Christ. Documents include programs, addresses, articles, reports, correspondence, minutes, essays, pamphlets, bibliographies, contracts, brochures, resolutions, flyers, financial documents, maps, calendars, and newspaper clippings.

Abstract This is a collection of materials that relate to a specific Christian Church, Congregational Church, Congregational Christian Church, or United Church of Christ (UCC) church located in North Carolina. Documents within each folder contain a variety of items, such as newspaper clippings, correspondences, historical essays, programs, member lists, and other types of printed materials. The specific date range of this collection is unknown, but the materials begin sometime during the 19th century...

Abstract This is a collection of materials that relate to a specific Christian Church, Congregational Church, Congregational Christian Church, or United Church of Christ (UCC) church located in various states in America. Documents within each folder contain a variety of items, such as newspaper clippings, correspondences, historical essays, programs, member lists, and other types of printed materials. The specific date range of this collection is unknown, but the materials begin sometime during the...

Abstract This is a collection of materials that relate to a specific Christian Church, Congregational Church, Congregational Christian Church, or United Church of Christ (UCC) church located in Virginia. Documents within each folder contain a variety of items, such as newspaper clippings, correspondences, historical essays, programs, member lists, and other types of printed materials. The specific date range of this collection is unknown, but the materials begin sometime during the 19th century and...

Abstract This is a collection of photographs showing various people, events, places, and subjects related to the Belk Library Church History Special Collection (which includes information about the Christian Church, Congregational Church, Congregational Christian Church, and United Church of Christ). The majority of the photographs and the content represented are from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection is arranged alphabetically by given name into two boxes. All the unidentified photographs...

Abstract This is a collection of postcards showing various people, events, places, and subjects related to the Belk Library Church History Special Collection (which includes information about the Christian Church, Congregational Church, Congregational Christian Church, and United Church of Christ). The majority of the postcards are from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection is arranged numerically by the assigned postcard number and then alphabetically by given name (including all of the...

Abstract This is a collection of slides showing various people, events, places, and subjects related to the Belk Library Church History Special Collection (which includes information about the Christian Church, Congregational Church, Congregational Christian Church, and United Church of Christ). The majority of the slides and the content represented are from the 20th century. The collection is arranged alphabetically by given name (including all of the unidentified slides) into one box. Please refer...

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This is a collection of materials regarding the proposed union between the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church, which created the United Church of Christ in 1957. Documents are from both the pro-union and anti-union perspectives. Material include newsletters, booklets, pamphlets, leaflets, correspondence, brochures, broadsides, and packets. This collection is arranged by document type, and then chronologically.

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This collection includes materials related to the Elon Homes and Schools for Children, formerly known as the Christian Orphanage. The collection is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by type of material. For additional information about what is included please refer to the section below titled "Detailed Description of the Collection."

Abstract This collection contains materials such as books, pamphlets, programs, photographs, correspondences, listings, legal documents, and various other forms of printed material that all pertain to the social, educational, and religious life of Fletcher Cummings Lester (F.C. Lester). Primarily, most of the materials relate to his educational experiences at Elon College during the early 1900s and 1920s. Additionally, much of the information relates to his time as a minister while serving various...

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This very small collection contains handwritten sermons by Rev. J.A. Ledbetter during 1861-1894, primarily from the 1870s. One photocopy of a photograph of Rev. Ledbetter is included along with his obituary. The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into three series, then chronologically within each series, where applicable. The series are: Literary Productions, Photographs, and Printed Material.

Abstract This collection documents the life of James Willis Wellons, a minister of the Christian Church in the South. J.W. Wellons was also one of the founders of Elon College and served on the Board of Trustees until his passing in 1927. The majority of materials date from the mid-late 1800's through the late 1920's. The largest portion of this collection contains handwritten sermons by J.W. Wellons, most of them undated. The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material into eight...

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This is a collection of documents related to or produced by the Southern Christian Convention and the agencies of the convention.

Abstract This collection outlines the accomplishments, awards, and certificates that Dr. Wally Snyder has received over the years for his service and dedication to Elon University and underprivileged children in the state of North Carolina. About half of the collection contains plaques (artifacts) that disclose the awards Dr. Snyder has received and the other half of the collection is comprised of paper-based awards, certificates, and diplomas (all relating to Dr. Snyder). The collection is arranged...