| Title |
Indiana-Kentucky Conference, Records, 1857-1947 |
| Creator |
Eel River Christian Conference
Western Indiana Christian Conference
Eastern Indiana Christian Conference
Indiana State Christian Conference
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| Dates |
1857-1947 |
| Physical description |
14 volumes (unboxed), 1 document box. 3.3 linear feet. |
| Collection number |
RG 4961 |
| Access restrictions |
None. |
| Copyright |
Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the archivist or librarian. |
| Language |
Records chiefly in English |
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| Collection processed by Sari Mauro, January 2012. |
Abstract
This collection contains records from five conferences of the Kentucky-Indiana Conference (Christian Church [Denomination]). The records document the proceedings, officers, and annual meetings of the Eel River Christian Conference, the Western Indiana Christian Conference, the Eastern Indiana Christian Conference, and the Indiana State Conference.
Acquisition Information
The Indiana-Kentucky Conference Records were given to the Congregational Library and Archive by the Indiana-Kentucky Conference, United Church of Christ, in August of 2010.
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Organizational History
The Christian Denomination traces its roots back to three separate and distinct branches which spontaneously arose in various portions of the country and from various denominational heritages. Each of these three branches eschewed denominational hierarchy. They claimed the Bible as their only creed and rejected any descriptive title other than "Christian". To avoid the appearance of denominationalism, they most often referred to themselves as the "Christian Connection" rather than "Christian denomination". As with many self-governing bodies, the Christians formed regional conferences. The regional conferences formed in Indiana are represented in this collection. More individualized Histories and Scope Notes accompany each series listing below.
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Scope of Collection
The collection contains material from various conferences within the Kentucky-Indiana Conference. Records document the officers, proceedings, meetings, and statistics of the five conferences and their committees. Included are ledger books and loose material, including certificates, publications, pamphlets, correspondence, and accounting records, removed from the bound volumes.
Arrangement
The records of the Indiana-Kentucky Conference are arranged in 4 series. The records are listed here in as close to original order as possible, with material from the same volumes listed together despite their physical arrangement. Physically, volumes are arranged in order of volume number, un-boxed, while folders can be found in Box 1.
Related Material
Constitution and by-laws of Eel River Christian Conference
History of the Eel River Christian Conference from its organization to the present time, 1902 and 1936
Access Terms
Christian Church (Denomination)
Eel River Christian Conference
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Detailed Description and Container List
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Series I: Eel River Christian Conference, 1880-1934
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| The Eel River Christian Conference was incorporated in 1876 and covered the following Indiana counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Huntington, LeGrange, Noble, Stuben, Wells, Wabash, and Whitley. Loose items found in volumes have been removed to folders and are located in Box 1. |
| Volume 1 |
Record Book |
1880-1892 |
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Folder 1 |
Certificate of Ordination |
1873 |
| Volume 2 |
Record Book |
1893-1899 |
| Volume 3 |
Record Book |
1900-1908 |
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Folder 2 |
Sunday school statistics
"Prospectus of the Eel River Conference"
Meeting Announcement
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1906
n.d.
n.d.
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| Volume 4 |
Record Book |
1909-1912 |
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Folder 3 |
"Prospectus of the Eel River Christian Conference"
Letter
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n.d.
1918
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| Volume 5 |
Minutes, Eel River Christian Conference |
1913-1915 |
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Folder 4 |
Minutes |
1915 |
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Folder 5 |
Volume 6 (disbound) – Ministerial Institute of the Eel River Christian Conference |
1930-1934 |
| Volume 7 |
Record of the Trustees of the Eel River Christian Conference |
1875-1923 |
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Series II: Western Indiana Christian Conference (1874-1932)
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| The Western Indiana Christian Conference was organized in 1830 and incorporated in 1874. Loose items found in volumes have been removed to folders and are located in Box 1. |
| Volume 8 |
Western Indiana Christian Conference Minutes |
1874-1895 |
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Folder 6 |
Certificate of Ordination
Program for Annual Meeting
Clipping
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1902
1912
n.d.
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| Volume 9 |
Conference Record |
1896-1911 |
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Folder 7 |
Statement of Conference Name Change
Agreement between Western Indiana Christian Conference and The Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief
Church Report form (blank)
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1932
1932
n.d.
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| Volume 10 |
Conference Record |
1912-1932 |
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Folder 8 |
Agreement between Western Indiana Christian Conference and The Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief
Receipts
Minutes and Yearbook
Loose pages from Yearbooks
Letter
Clergyman's License
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1932
1913, 1921
1935
1928, 1934-1935
n.d.
n.d.
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Series III: Eastern Indiana Christian Conference (1857-1947)
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| The Eastern Indiana Christian Conference started as Antioch Christian Conference. In 1865 Antioch Christian Conference joined Bluffton Christian Conference and was known by that name until a new constitution as passed in August of 1875 renaming the organization Eastern Indiana Christian Conference. Loose items found in volumes have been removed to folders and are located in Box 1. |
| Volume 11 |
Minutes of the Eastern Indiana Christian Conference |
1857-1896 |
| Volume 12 |
Record Book, Eastern Indiana Christian Conference |
1914-1931 |
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Folder 9 |
"Report of the Eastern Indiana Christian Conference" – Listing of Officers
Annual Membership Certificate for J.D. Scarborough
Motion by A. E. Cortuer
Receipt from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Funeral Announcement for Rev. Fred Stovenour
"Conference Course" |
1921
1926
n.d.
1925
1923
n.d. |
| Volume 13 |
Book III Conference Minutes |
1925-1947 |
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Folder 10 |
Programs for Quarterly Conference Sessions |
1931-1934 |
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Series IV: Indiana State Christian Conference (1877-1917)
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| The concept of the Indiana State Christian Conference was first explored in 1867. The Conference was founded a year later. Loose items found in volumes have been removed to folders and are located in Box 1. |
| Volume 14 |
Indiana State Christian Conference |
1877-1894 |
| Volume 15 |
Indiana State Christian Conference, Records Volume B |
1878-1917 |
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Folder 11 |
Statements swearing in Conference Officers John T. Stanley Jr. and Joel B. Henderson
Expense Sheet
Indiana State Christian Conference Report (blank) |
1906, 1910
n.d.
n.d. |
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Folder 12 |
Volume 16 (disbound) – Indiana State Missionary Board & Northwestern Indiana Christian Conference Minutes (folder 1 of 2) |
1896-1911 |
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Folder 13 |
Volume 16 (disbound) - Indiana State Missionary Board & Northwestern Indiana Christian Conference Minutes (folder 2 of 2) |
1896-1911 |
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