Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book, Ms1990-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
Record book documenting baptisms, meeting minutes, memberships, Sunday school attendance, and financial information for the Pulaski, Virginia, Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book, Ms1990-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a single record book maintained by the Pulaski, Virginia, Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The volume bears the published title The Complete Quarterly Conference Record Book, Embracing a Period of Four Years and contains standardized forms for recording minutes and other routine business, as well as blank pages for the recording of supplemental information. The entries document the proceedings of the mission's quarterly conferences, listing members present and discussing attendance, financial information, mission business, operations of Sunday schools, revivals, and baptisms.

Biographical / historical:

The Pulaski, Virginia, Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South operated in Pulaski County, Virginia, during the late 19th century. In 1890, the Mission fell within the Wytheville District of the church's Holston Conference, but by 1892, the Mission had become part of the Radford District. The record book identifies J. T. Frazier as the mission's presiding elder.

Acquisition information:
The Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1990.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Pulaski, Virginia, Mission) Record Book commenced and was completed in September, 2022.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard