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1977 Letter about selling First Presbyterian Church fixtures to Old Brick Associates
Letter from church leadership to members who purchased church fixtures regarding a request to sell those fixtures to Old Brick Associates, who had purchased the church building
The Mill Restaurant
The Mill Resturant damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Car Flipped Over at the L & M Mighty Shop
A car flipped over at The L & M Mighty Shop after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Burlington Street over Ralston Creek
Burlington Street over Ralston Creek with orange pylons blocking one lane after the 2006 F2 tornado.
Damaged Cars near Burlington Street
Damaged cars near Burlington Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets
The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets, barricaded after the 2006 F2 tornado with damaged buildings in the background.
1960s Clinton Street postcard
The caption on the back of the postcard reads, "Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa, Home of the University of Iowa." Business signs shown include Moose, Woolworth's, the Deadwood, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company, Number on bottom left-hand corner reads…
Iowa City, Iowa
Photographs of downtown Iowa City Pedestrian Mall at College Street and interior of the Old Capitol Mall, downtown Iowa City.
1934 Tabulated Quotations on Organ Specifications
Document outlining the various bids from organ builders that submitted proposals to the Church for their new organ.
1847 Constitution of the First Presbyterian Church
Constitution of the First Presbyterian Church.
1890 First Presbyterian Church Jubilee Anniversary Program
Program created for the First Presbyterian Church’s Jubilee Anniversary, which took place September 11-13, 1890. The Church celebrated 50 years of organization with special services and activities. Rev. Edward Barrett was pastor at the time.
1940 First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City Centennial Celebration program
A program created for the church’s centennial celebration in 1940.
1940--History of First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City, 1840-1940
A pamphlet created for the centennial celebration of the First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City. Pamphlet describes the founding and history of the church.
1956 Service Booklet
Service booklet from June 24, 1956. Back page has historical notes.
1956 Litany of dedication booklet
Litany of dedication for bible markers and a pulpit scarf that were presented as a memorial to Matthew Slemmons. Back cover has historical information about, and a photo of, Mr. Slemmons.
1956 Festival Service Commemorating the Centennial of the Building
Service booklet from 1956, marking the centennial celebration of the Church building (Old Brick).
1923 Board meeting minutes for First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
Minutes from March 20, 1923, meeting between Iowa State University Department Presbyterian Board of Education, First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City board, and Sessions of this church
1931-1932 Building fund bond coupons
List of building fund bond coupons. April 1, 1931 – April 1, 1932
1975 Information and policies for First Presbyterian Church materials auction
Information and policies for church materials auction
1976 Specifications for receiving bids to demolish church building
Specifications for receiving bids to demolish church building
1934 Letter from Henry Fisk to Willis Mercer regarding the installation of the new organ in the Church
Letter from Henry Fisk to Willis Mercer, regarding the completion of the installation of the new organ in the Church. Henry Fisk was an architect involved with the installation, and Willis Mercer was on the Board of Trustees of the Church.
Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses
Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.
The Northeast ans Southeast Corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets
Debris and barricades along the corner northeast and southeast corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.
House at 706 E. College Street
House at 706 E. College Street damaged by the 2006 F2 tornado.
Uprooted evergreen in front of City Hall
Low-profile government buildings were not immune to the effects of the high winds. Downtown parking ramps and the Iowa City Public Library are among the government buildings that sustained damage.
1865 Receipt for stained glass
“Received in good order from E Cooke four (4) boxes stained glass” Receipt for stained glass sent from Chicago.
[1800s] Letter from CM Galkin to Murray re: Bell
Sr. Murray, Sir in compliance with your request I enclose to your address in substance a copy of my brother’s letter __________ to the __ Bell. From the indifference manifested through Mr. Sharp, I concluded that I could be of no service to the…
1851 Cross Bill filed by the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church against Rev. Hummer
Cross Bill filed by the Board of Trustees, in response to Rev. Hummer’s Bill of Complaint against them. The Cross Bill has several questions that the Board compels the Court to have Rev. Hummer address, and also asks the Court to rule against Rev.…
