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Dublin Core
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Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Description
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Presbyterians who favored the religious revivalism of George Whitefield organized a Second Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1743. Second was a “New Side” church as opposed to the “Old Side” First Presbyterian Church. For many years, the congregation worshipped in its building at Third and Arch streets, where the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. met in 1789. In 1837, the church moved to Seventh and Arch, and in 1872, to 21st and Walnut. In 1949, the congregation united with First Presbyterian Church.
Records scanned for this project include minutes, pew records, deeds, and burial records.
Text
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Act re-establishing the charter, 1780
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PHS.SecondPresbyterianChurchActReestablishingCharter1780
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RG 33-1-41
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Second Presbyterian Church, Act Reestablishing Charter, 1780
Date
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1780
Description
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During the American Revolution, the trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church found it difficult to gather the quorum required by their original charter in order to conduct church business. They also desired the freedom to hold property in a greater amount than allowed for in the original charter. This document reaffirms the charter of Second Presbyterian Church in the City of Philadelphia, while also allowing for a smaller quorum and increased investments.
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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4 leaves
Medium
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Charters and articles of incorporation
Manuscripts
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tiff
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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eng
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Text
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Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Presbyterian Historical Society
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Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
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Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Charters
Presbyterians
American Revolution (1775-1783)
Church finance
Church management
Presbyterian Church
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Identifier
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Title
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Description
An account of the resource
Congregation Mikveh Israel (officially Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel), known as the "Synagogue of the American Revolution" is one of the most historic Congregations of Jews in the United States. The oldest Congregation in Philadelphia, Mikveh Israel was informally established by religious minded Jews in British America during the 1740s, and has become the second-oldest surviving Congregation in all of the United States. In Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia in particular, Jews found an environment of tolerance for their religious beliefs and traditions made possible by William Penn's 'great experiment'. The possibilities of economic and religious liberties in Philadelphia drew many Jews to the area, and by 1775 a community 300 strong existed in a city of 35,000.
During the war of Independence, 1775-1783, Jews from New York, Easton, Lancaster, Richmond, Charleston and Savannah sought refuge in Philadelphia from the British occupation. Many members joined the ranks of the Patriots and fought for the revolutionary cause.
In 1782, the Congregation dedicated a new building on Cherry Street that sat 200 persons and had accommodations for the clergy adjoining it. In 1829 the congregation built an Egyptian Revival synagogue on Cherry Street. Designed by William Strickland, it is notable for having been one of the earliest Egyptian Revival buildings in the United States. After moving out of Center City, along with much of Philadelphia's population in the first half of the 20th century, the Congregation announced in 1961 that it would return to construct a new house of worship. A modest building, initially shared between the Synagogue and the Museum of Jewish History, was dedicated and opened in August 1976.
Among items in the archives of Congregation Mikveh Israel are letters written by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and a public subscription list for the 1782 building signed by Benjamin Franklin, David Rittenhouse, and other civic leaders. Several notable ritual items also exist, including ornamental bells (“rimmonim”) crafted by renown silversmith Myer Myers.
Text
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Charter of the Congregation Beth El Emeth, 1857
Identifier
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MikvehIsrael.CharterOfCongregationBethElEmeth
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https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/iiif.cfm/MikvehIsrael.CharterOfCongregationBethElEmeth/manifest
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Date
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1857
Description
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The official charter and constitution of the Congregation Beth El Emeth, singed by the original leaders of the congregation and incorporated by the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia in 1857. Beth El Emeth emerged from Mikveh Israel, under the leadership of Mikveh Israel's retired Rev. Isaac Leeser. After Leeser's death, Beth El Emeth dissolved, and its records returned to Mikveh Israel.
Spatial Coverage
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Extent
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27 pages
Medium
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Manuscripts
Charters and articles of incorporation
Format
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tiff
Rights
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Rights Holder
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Creator
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Congregation Beth El Emeth (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
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Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Charters
Congregation Beth El Emeth (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Leeser, Isaac
Jews
Synagogues
Synagogue records and registers
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier
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Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Description
An account of the resource
Presbyterians who favored the religious revivalism of George Whitefield organized a Second Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1743. Second was a “New Side” church as opposed to the “Old Side” First Presbyterian Church. For many years, the congregation worshipped in its building at Third and Arch streets, where the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. met in 1789. In 1837, the church moved to Seventh and Arch, and in 1872, to 21st and Walnut. In 1949, the congregation united with First Presbyterian Church.
Records scanned for this project include minutes, pew records, deeds, and burial records.
Text
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Charter, 1772
Identifier
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PHS.SecondPresbyterianChurchCharter1772_15_5
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https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/iiif.cfm/PHS.SecondPresbyterianChurchCharter1772_15_5/manifest
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Map Case 15.5
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Second Presbyterian Church Charter, 1772 (15.5)
Date
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1772
Description
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Charter for Second Presbyterian Church, located at the northwest corner of Third Street and Mulberry Street, issued by Thomas and John Penn, witnessed by Richard Penn, and "Inrolled in the Rolls Office" in 1772.
Spatial Coverage
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Extent
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1 leaf
Medium
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Charters and articles of incorporation
Manuscripts
Format
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tiff
Rights
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
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Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Rights Holder
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Presbyterian Historical Society
Creator
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Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Second Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Charters
Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church
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Dublin Core
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Identifier
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Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Title
A name given to the resource
Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Description
An account of the resource
Third Presbyterian Church began in 1761 as an extension of First Presbyterian Church, located in a house at Second and South streets. In 1768, the congregation of Third Church moved into their new building at 4th and Pine streets. The church called George Duffield as their new pastor in 1771, without the concurrence of First Church. The resulting rift cemented the split between First and Third. The congregation still worships at 4th and Pine today although the building has been extensively renovated since colonial times. The church is popularly known as “Old Pine” while its official name is Third, Scots and Mariners Presbyterian Church, reflecting two of the mergers that comprise the continuing church.
Records scanned for this project include trustees minutes and pew records.
Text
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Charter, 1772
Identifier
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PHS.ThirdPresbyterianChurchCharter1772_15_6
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https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/iiif.cfm/PHS.ThirdPresbyterianChurchCharter1772_15_6/manifest
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Map Case 15.6
Date
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1772
Description
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Charter granted to Third Presbyterian Church by Thomas and John Penn, establishing it as a separate institution from First Presbyterian Church. Witnessed by Lieutenant Governor Richard Penn on August 27th, 1772. This charter explains that the church will be recognized by King George the Third of England.
Spatial Coverage
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Extent
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1 leaf
Medium
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Charters and articles of incorporation
Manuscripts
Format
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tiff
Rights
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
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Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Rights Holder
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Presbyterian Historical Society
Creator
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Third Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Third Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Charters
Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church
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Dublin Core
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Identifier
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Title
A name given to the resource
Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Description
An account of the resource
Congregation Mikveh Israel (officially Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel), known as the "Synagogue of the American Revolution" is one of the most historic Congregations of Jews in the United States. The oldest Congregation in Philadelphia, Mikveh Israel was informally established by religious minded Jews in British America during the 1740s, and has become the second-oldest surviving Congregation in all of the United States. In Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia in particular, Jews found an environment of tolerance for their religious beliefs and traditions made possible by William Penn's 'great experiment'. The possibilities of economic and religious liberties in Philadelphia drew many Jews to the area, and by 1775 a community 300 strong existed in a city of 35,000.
During the war of Independence, 1775-1783, Jews from New York, Easton, Lancaster, Richmond, Charleston and Savannah sought refuge in Philadelphia from the British occupation. Many members joined the ranks of the Patriots and fought for the revolutionary cause.
In 1782, the Congregation dedicated a new building on Cherry Street that sat 200 persons and had accommodations for the clergy adjoining it. In 1829 the congregation built an Egyptian Revival synagogue on Cherry Street. Designed by William Strickland, it is notable for having been one of the earliest Egyptian Revival buildings in the United States. After moving out of Center City, along with much of Philadelphia's population in the first half of the 20th century, the Congregation announced in 1961 that it would return to construct a new house of worship. A modest building, initially shared between the Synagogue and the Museum of Jewish History, was dedicated and opened in August 1976.
Among items in the archives of Congregation Mikveh Israel are letters written by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and a public subscription list for the 1782 building signed by Benjamin Franklin, David Rittenhouse, and other civic leaders. Several notable ritual items also exist, including ornamental bells (“rimmonim”) crafted by renown silversmith Myer Myers.
Dublin Core
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Title
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Constitution of Mikveh Israel, as signed by members admitted since the Charter of Incorporation, 1826-1883
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MikvehIsrael.Constitution1823
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https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/iiif.cfm/MikvehIsrael.Constitution1823/manifest
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Date
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1826/1883
Description
An account of the resource
This manuscript is a handwritten copy of the constitution of Mikveh Israel, signed and dated by members who joined in the years from 1826 to 1883. Mikveh Israel adopted their constitution on August 5, 1823, and the congregation's charter was granted by the governor of Pennsylvania in 1824, as documented on the title page.
Note: Some years are cited using the Hebrew calendar.
Spatial Coverage
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Extent
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24 pages
Medium
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Manuscripts
Charters and articles of incorporation
Constitution
Format
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tiff
Rights
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
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eng
heb
Type
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Text
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Rights Holder
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Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA
Creator
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Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Charters
Synagogues
Constitutions
Church membership
Jews
Articles of incoporation
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier
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Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Description
An account of the resource
In the 17th century Swedish settlers landed on the banks of the Delaware River establishing churches in Wilmington, Tinicum and by the mid-17th century in Wicaco outside of what would become Philadelphia. That latter church, Gloria Dei, is Pennsylvania’s oldest congregation. The existing church was built between 1698 and 1700 and originally served a Swedish Lutheran congregation. The church today is part of the Episcopal Diocese and a national historic site. Archival records scanned as part of this project include vestry minutes, registers, financial, correspondence between the original Swedish parishes and the churches in Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey as well as their "miscellaneous records."
Text
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Vestry minutes, 1765-1840
Identifier
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GloriaDei.VestryMinutes1765-1840
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https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/iiif.cfm/GloriaDei.VestryMinutes1765-1840/manifest
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1765/1840
Description
An account of the resource
Meeting minutes of the vestry of the United Swedish Lutheran Churches of Wicaco (Gloria Dei), Kingsessing and Upper Merion. The book begins with a partial index of contents, then the charter of incorporation for the three churches. Meeting minutes start in 1765, and include the date, list of attendees, and business discussed. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: election of vestrymen and selection of other church employees such as wardens, clerks and deacons; filling and supporting the position of minister; management of church finances, including rents and deeds; establishing rules for the management of the cemetery and assignment of pews; communications with Swedish royalty and church leaders in Europe; appointing committees and receiving their reports; assisting widows and the sick and poor of the congregations; and mediating conflict. Many of the early entries concern the vestry's defense of minister, Dr. Carl Magnus Wrangel.
Spatial Coverage
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Extent
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444 pages
Medium
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Minutes (Records)
Manuscripts
Format
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tiff
Rights
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
Is Part Of
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Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Corporate minutes
Church records and registers
Lutherans
Church management
Charters
Wrangel, Carl Magnus, -1786
Poor
Charity
Church finance
Church discipline
Sweden
Church committees
Cemeteries
Pews and pew rights
Lutheran Church
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier
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Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Description
An account of the resource
In the 17th century Swedish settlers landed on the banks of the Delaware River establishing churches in Wilmington, Tinicum and by the mid-17th century in Wicaco outside of what would become Philadelphia. That latter church, Gloria Dei, is Pennsylvania’s oldest congregation. The existing church was built between 1698 and 1700 and originally served a Swedish Lutheran congregation. The church today is part of the Episcopal Diocese and a national historic site. Archival records scanned as part of this project include vestry minutes, registers, financial, correspondence between the original Swedish parishes and the churches in Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey as well as their "miscellaneous records."
Text
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Vestry minutes, 1838-1860
Identifier
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GloriaDei.MinuteBook1838-1860
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https://www.philageohistory.org/rdic-images/iiif.cfm/GloriaDei.MinuteBook1838-1860/manifest
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1838/1860
Description
An account of the resource
The manuscript begins with a transcription of the by-laws of Wicacoe Church adopted on December 3, 1838, which include the duties of the warden, secretary, and sexton, and policies for interment of members. Vestry minutes follow, including the place and date of the meeting, members present, and business discussed.
Business includes, but is not limited to: collection of pew rents; record keeping; elections to leadership and appointments to committees; resignations, appointments and payment of staff; upkeep of building and grounds; fundraising for the mission society and Sunday school; and preparation of a charter to be reviewed by the state legislature.
Spatial Coverage
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Extent
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212 pages
Medium
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Minutes (Records)
Manuscripts
Format
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tiff
Rights
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
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eng
Type
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Text
Is Part Of
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Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, PA
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Corporate minutes
Church management
Church finance
Church committees
Church buildings
Cemeteries
Church fund raising
Missionaries
Religious education
Sunday schools
Charters
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
Identifier
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Founded in 1695, Christ Church was the first Anglican church to be established in Pennsylvania. This fulfilled the provision outlined by King Charles II in the charter he granted to William Penn in 1681 stipulating that if twenty individuals requested an Anglican clergyman the Bishop of London would appoint one. Accordingly, thirty-nine Philadelphians came together in 1695 to form Christ Church. Located on Second Street, just north of Market Street the Church transitioned from a small frame structure in its early years to the imposing Georgian structure built from 1727-1754 that still stands on the site today. Members of the Continental Congress and early government officials worshipped here and seven signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried on Church property. When the congregation grew too large to be accommodated here the vestry built St. Peter's at the southern edge of the city in 1760 and later St. James. Those United Churches remained a unit until the 1820s and 1830s. Christ Church is an active Episcopal parish today as well as a major historic site.
The records consist of vestry minutes, parish records, accounting and financial records, deeds, architectural drawings, photographs, and audiovisual materials. In addition, there are materials from parish organizations and affiliated institutions such as Christ Church Hospital, Episcopal School, Christ Church Burial Ground, and Christ Church Preservation Trust.
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Vestry minutes, Christ Church and St. Peter's Church, v. 2, 1761-1784
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ChristChurch.MinuteBooks_v2
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1.1.0.2, v2
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1761/1784
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Vestry minutes of the United Congregations of Christ Church and St. Peter's from 1761 to 1784. Each entry records the date and place of the meeting, members present and business discussed. Regular business includes elections of church leaders and hiring and payment of church staff; fundraising and the ongoing settlement of various financial accounts; establishment and collection of pew rents; and maintenance and repair of church buildings and grounds.
Other important events and topics include:
The opening of St. Peter's and the establishment of the United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's in 1761, with shared government and finances. Minutes include draft and final versions of the charter for the United Churches.
The response of the United Churches to the 1763 "Indian invasion" of the "back provinces" of Pennsylvania and subsequent correspondence with church officials from York and Cumberland Counties on behalf of "families on the frontier."
The 1763 review and approval of Reverend William Sturgeon's fulfillment of his duty as the "Catechist to the Negroe Children for the Society for Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts."
The 1772 bequest from Dr. John Kearsley that funded the development of the Christ Church Hospital for poor women and widows.
The American Revolution. Minutes from the Vestry meeting of July 4, 1776, when the Vestry resolved at the onset of the American Revolution: "Whereas the Honorable Continental Congress have resolved to declare the American Colonies to be free and independent States, In consequence of which it will be proper to omit those Petitions in the Liturgy wherein the King of Great Britain is prayed for, as inconsistent with the said Declaration. Therefore Resolved, that it appears to this Vestry to be necessary for the peace and well-being of the Churches to omit the said Petitions, and the Rector and Assistant Ministers of the United Churches are requested in the Name of the Vestry and their Constituents to omit such petitions as are above mentioned." (p. 338)
Subsequent minutes reveal effects of the war, including the loss of pew rents after many parishioners fled the city during the British occupation, the damage to church property caused by the British army, and the departure of Reverend Coombe, who could not tolerate the conflict of serving revolutionary subjects while ordained and governed by the Church of England.
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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461 pages
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Minutes (Records)
Manuscripts
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tiff
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eng
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Text
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
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United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Parish elections
Church records and registers
Church finance
Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
American Revolution (1775-1783)
Church buildings
Church committees
Church discipline
Church fund raising
Church management
Church of England
American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783)
Corporate minutes
Episcopalians
United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Frontier and pioneer life
Indians of North America
Charters
Pews and pew rights
Poor
Charity
African Americans
Kearsley, John, 1684-1772
Episcopal Church
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
Description
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Founded in 1695, Christ Church was the first Anglican church to be established in Pennsylvania. This fulfilled the provision outlined by King Charles II in the charter he granted to William Penn in 1681 stipulating that if twenty individuals requested an Anglican clergyman the Bishop of London would appoint one. Accordingly, thirty-nine Philadelphians came together in 1695 to form Christ Church. Located on Second Street, just north of Market Street the Church transitioned from a small frame structure in its early years to the imposing Georgian structure built from 1727-1754 that still stands on the site today. Members of the Continental Congress and early government officials worshipped here and seven signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried on Church property. When the congregation grew too large to be accommodated here the vestry built St. Peter's at the southern edge of the city in 1760 and later St. James. Those United Churches remained a unit until the 1820s and 1830s. Christ Church is an active Episcopal parish today as well as a major historic site.
The records consist of vestry minutes, parish records, accounting and financial records, deeds, architectural drawings, photographs, and audiovisual materials. In addition, there are materials from parish organizations and affiliated institutions such as Christ Church Hospital, Episcopal School, Christ Church Burial Ground, and Christ Church Preservation Trust.
Text
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Vestry minutes, Christ Church, St. Peter's Church, and St. James' Church, v. 3, 1784-1815
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ChristChurch.MinuteBooks_v3
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1.1.0.3, v3
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1784/1815
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Minutes of the vestry of the United Churches from 1784 to 1815; first as the United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's, then as the United Churches of Christ Church, St. Peter's Church and St. James's Church. The first mention of St. James's occurs on p. 151 in the meeting minutes from March 30, 1807, in which a building committee was appointed to erect the new church. By 1810, the vestry is incorporating St. James's Church into their charter.
Entries include the date and place of the meeting, members attending, and business discussed. Topics include church elections, improvements to buildings and grounds, fundraising efforts, burial requests, and the ongoing operation of Christ Church hospital.
Recorded at the rear of the book are legacies, gifts, and donations made to an assortment of church related funds by various congregation members. Of note is a transcribed copy of Dr. John Kearsley's will. This volume has inserted at page 47 two additional items: a printed excerpt from the minutes of October 30, 1752 and a printed version of Bishop White's sermon delivered on June 21, 1786. Note: Blank pages were not scanned.
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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259 pages
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Minutes (Records)
Manuscripts
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tiff
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http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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eng
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Text
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA
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Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
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Parish elections
Church records and registers
Church finance
United Churches of Christ-Church, St. Peter's, and St. James's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Kearsley, John, 1684-1772
White, William, 1748-1836
United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Church management
Church fund raising
Church committees
Church buildings
Cemeteries
Church bells
Poor
Charity
Hospitals
Charters
Episcopalians
Episcopal Church