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Vestry minutes, 1838-1860

MLA citation style

Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.). Vestry Minutes, 1838-1860. . 1838. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, https://philadelphiacongregations.org/records/item/GloriaDei.MinuteBook1838-1860.

APA citation style

Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, P. (1838). Vestry minutes, 1838-1860. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, https://philadelphiacongregations.org/records/item/GloriaDei.MinuteBook1838-1860.

Chicago citation style

Gloria Dei Church (Philadelphia, Pa.). Vestry Minutes, 1838-1860. 1838. Retrieved from the Atla Digital Library, https://philadelphiacongregations.org/records/item/GloriaDei.MinuteBook1838-1860.

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  • 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.
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  • 212 pages
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