This collection contains the records of the First Christian Church including books; documents including brochures, constitutions, letters, minutes, and reports; and photographs for the years 1968-2010.
Summary Information
Collection Title: First Christian Church Records
Inclusive Dates: 1868-2010
Quantity:
Books: 5 Volumes
Manuscripts: 4 Boxes, 4 Volumes
Photographs: 7 Folders
Repository: Blue Earth County Historical Society
Abstract:
This collection contains the records of the First Christian Church including books; documents including brochures, constitutions, letters, minutes, and reports; and photographs for the years 1968-2010.
Language: English
Finding Aid URL: https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/document/first-christian-church-records/
Subject Terms:
Churches-Mankato-Christian-First
Churches-Mankato-Christian-First-Pastors
Contents List
Books-Books
Remembering the Past/Anticipating the Future
History of the First Christian Church, 1868-1993, Revised 2002
Books-Directories
First Christian Church Directory, 1983
First Christian Church Directory, 1987
First Christian Church Directory, 2005
Manuscripts-Brochure
Disciples of Christ Historical Society, “Disciples of Christ Historical Society”
Disciples of Christ Historical Society, “Our Heritage”
First Christian Church, “First Christian Church”
First Christian Church, “Information about First Christian Church”
First Christian Church, “We Welcome You”
Manuscripts-Bylaws
First Christian Church Bylaws
Manuscripts-Card
Card to First Christian Church from Paul Redwood and Family
Manuscripts-Certificate
Certificate of Insurance for First Christian Church of Mankato
Baptismal Certificate for Niel A. Perv, Elysian, MN
Certificate of Membership for Mollie Schowen, Church of Christ, Mankato, MN
Manuscripts-Constitution
First Christian Church Constitution, Revised
First Christian Church Constitution, Revised
First Christian Church Constitution, Revised
First Christian Church Constitution, Revised
First Christian Church Constitution, Revised
Manuscripts-Disks, Compact
Paul Ficzei’s Last Service at First Christian Church
Manuscripts-Envelope
Envelope and Dried Flowers for a Memorial Service for President James A. Garfield at Christian Church of Mankato, 1887
Envelope Containing a Letter Sent by William Carlson
Manuscripts-Leaflets
Leaflet for New or Prospective Members, 1993-1995
Leaflet for Prospective Members, 1995-2003
Manuscripts-Letter
Letter and Shipping Receipts from William Carlson
Letter Calling Rev. John Weston, 1964
Letter Certifying that Mr. and Mrs. Noah Garwick are Member of Good Standing, 1930
Letter for the Annual Meeting from Pastor H. D. William, 1903
Letter from Mabel Elliot Baxter with an Attached Copy of “The Story of My Life” by James B. Elliot, Jr.
Letter from Mabel Elliot Baxter with information about the Scott family, 1987
Letter from Marie Saunders, Great Granddaughter of Makala Elliot Scott
Letter of RSVP to Mrs. Raymond Fox, 1962
Letter of Thanks, 1985
Letter Releasing Charles Hotaling to Another Congregation, 1908
Letter to Bill Carlson from Duane Seaquist, 1993
Letter to Church of Christ Mankato from Church of Christ Garden City, 1901
Letter to First Christian Church from James A. Booker, 1997
Letter to Focus on Family Colorado Springs, CO from William Carlson, 2002
Letter to Rev. John Weston From Dr. Herschel C. Dugan
Letter to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society from William Carlson, 1993
Letters of Congratulations to First Christian Church from Nancy and Neil Bonkoski, 1983
Letters of Congratulations to First Christian Church, 1987
Women’s Council Christian Church List of Contribution, 1940-1943
Manuscripts-Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes, 1987
Board Meeting Minutes, 1988
Board Meeting Minutes, 1989
Board Meeting Minutes, 1990
Board Meeting Minutes, 1991
Board Meeting Minutes, 1994-1997
Manuscripts-Newsletter
Discipliana, Winter 1970, Vol. 30 No. 1
Discipliana, Summer 1972, Vol. 32 No. 3
Discipliana, Summer 1974, Vol. 34, No. 2
Mankato Christian News, May 1985
Mankato Christian News, July 1985
Mankato Christian News, May 1993, Vol. 22 No. 5
Mankato Christian News, June 1993, Vol. 22 No. 6
Seminary Newsletter, 2002
Manuscripts-Pamphlet
“Building Program,” 1957-1960
“Planning for the Church’s Birthday”
“The Basis of Christian Unity”
“What Brotherhood Cooperation Means”
“Writing the History of Your Church”
Manuscripts-Paper
125th Anniversary, Christian Church Garden City, MN
An Autobiography of Theodore R. Schaffler
Announcment for book entitled “History of First Christian Church”
Annual Meeting
Annual Report
Annual Report of Finances of the Church of Christ
Annual Report, Christian Church Foundation
Area Program
Bethany Church Records for First Christian Church
Bethany Church Records for First Christian Church
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin, “God Bless America”
Bulletin, 100th Anniversary
Bulletin, 125th Anniversary
Bulletin, 140th Anniversary
Bulletin, A Service Celebration: Retiring the Mortgage
Bulletin, Dedication Memorial Anniversary
Bulletin, Dedication of New Trees
Bulletin, Dedication Service
Bulletin, Installation of John Rowe as pastor
Bulletin, Installation of Minister Keith W. Purscell
Bulletin, Roof Dedication Ceremony
Bulletin, Silver Jubilee
Charitable Gift, Memorial, and Bequest Policy for First Christian Church
Constitution for Upper Midwest Christian Women’s Fellowship
Copies Mankato Christian News that pertain to 125th Anniversary
Copy of 70th Anniversary Bulletin
Copy of article about the Disciples of Christ from LOOK
Copy of article from The Saturday Evening Post about the Disciples of Churst
Copy of Membership Booklet
Directory
Directory
Directory, 1993
Directory, First Christian Church Members and Friends
Directory, First Christian Church Members and Friends
Directory, First Christian Church Members and Friends
Directory, First Christian Church Members and Friends
Directory, First Christian Church Members and Friends
First Christian Church 70th Anniversary Celebration
First Christian Church Memories 125th Anniversary
First Mortage Note
Folder containing copies of some old documents of early history of the First Christian Church
Folder: Building Commitee Notes
Folder: Chruch Property Sale of Lots Documents
Folder: Long and Main Street Location Loans and Construction Contracts
Folder: Old Church Second and Grove Street Loans and Notes
Guidlines for the Establishment of a Parish Ministery Revision #3
History Book
History of Church Women United of Greater Mankato
History of the church
Hymns for Worship
International Recipes, First Church of Christ
Legal Paper State of Minnesota Schroeder and Murphy vs. Trustees Christian Church
List of Churches of Christ in Minnesota
List of Mankato Churches
Mankato Christian Church Chi Rho Roll of Honor
Mankato Christian News Volume 14 Issue 4
Membership Lists
Membership Records
Membership Records
Membership Records
Membership Records
Memorial Committee Report
Mortage Burning Celebration Committee Notes
Northern Christian Vol. II No.2
Notice Announcement for Silver Jubliee Celebratino time, event, etc.
Pamphlet, National City Christian Church
Photobook
Plans of layout for Memorial trees surrounding church
Program for First Christian Church 125th Anniversary Celebration
Promissory Note to Lyle and Helen Stanfield
Report on 125th Anniversary of First Christian Church, Mankato, MN
Reports and Records First Christian Church
Revised Budget for First Christian Church
Ribbon Celebrating the 125th Anniversary
Script to a skit celebrating 125th Anniversary “Passing the Torch”
Short Biography of President Bruce E. Miller President of Minnesota Bible College
Sketch of Cane Ridge Meeting House
Stationery card
The Cane Ridge Bulletin Vol. XXV No. 3
The Cane Ridge Bulletin Vol. XXXI No. 1
This is Your Life by Helen Stansfield
We are the Church Program Cost
Wedding Policy for First Christian Church
Welcome card sent to new members
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook and Report
Manuscripts-Program
Community Inter-Faith Service Program, 1963
125th Anniversary Program
Manuscripts-Report
Annual Report, 1955
Annual Report, 1958
Annual Report, 1967-1968
Annual Report, 1968-1969
Annual Report, 1970-1971
Annual Report, 1971-1972
Annual Report, 1972-1973
Annual Report, 1973-1974
Annual Report, 1974-1975
Annual Report, 1976-1977
Annual Report, 1977
Annual Report, 1979
Annual Report, 1980
Annual Report, 1981
Annual Report, 1982
Annual Report, 1983
Annual Report, 1988
Annual Report, 1988-1989
Annual Report, 1990-1991
Annual Report, 1993-1994
Annual Report, 1994-1995
Annual Report, 1995-1996
Annual Report, 1999-2000
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1896-1914
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1915-1924
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1934-1943
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1944-1946
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1947-1948
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1949-1951
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1952-1953
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1954-1955
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1956-1958
Official Board Meeting Reports 1959-1961
Official Board Meeting Reports, 1965-1967
Yearbook, 1965-1966
Manuscripts-Scrapbook
Church of Christ (First Christian Church) Scrapbook, 1938
First Christian Church 140th Anniversary Scrapbook, 2008
First Christian Church Scrapbook, 1968-1979
First Christian Church Scrapbook, 1980-1999
Photographs
Clark
Churches-Mankato-Christian-First
Gabriel
Garevick
Loe
Osgood
Spohr
