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Forum Church of Christ Records

 Collection
Identifier: MC 885

Scope and Content Note

The Forum Church of Christ records consist of three account books from 1920 to 1971. Account books 2 and 3 include names of church members. Account book 2 contains two statements concerning reorganization of the church; one on September 23, 1921, by Reverend Weatherman, and the other on January 14, 1934, by Reverend Dudgeon. A historical sketch of the Forum Church of Christ compiled by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1941 may be found in the Arkansas Historical Records Survey.

Dates

  • 1920-1971

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Through the efforts of Reverend James Andrew Ashcroft and Mr. Roy Hamm, the Forum (Madison County) Church of Christ was organized in 1886. The first minister, William M. Weatherman, preached at Forum from 1886 to 1921, when he was replaced by Reverend Ashcroft, who served the church until 1935.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (3 Items in 1 Box)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Forum Church of Christ donated their records to the Special Collections Department on March 13, 1987.

Processing Information

Processed by Anthony J. Wappel, Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, Arkansas, in August 1988.

Title
Forum Church of Christ Records
Status
Completed
Author
Anthony J. Wappel
Date
August 1988
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444