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1941 A Pioneer Bell
A re-telling of Craig Schell's account of the Church's missing bell, by J. Kirkwood Craig. Schell's account was from 1911, and Craig is giving an abbreviated version of it in 1941, and adds his own recollections and information to the story.
1869 Contract for the building of a spire for the First Presbyterian Church
Handwritten contract between Sheets and Adams carpenters and the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church for a new spire. The contract details the amount to be paid and the conditions under which the spire will be built. Signed: Rush…
1847 Constitution of the First Presbyterian Church
Constitution of the First Presbyterian Church.
1937 Letter from custodians about issues in the First Presbyterian Church
Letter from custodians about mechanical and facility issues in the church
1976 Document seeking to block demolition of First Presbyterian Church building
Notice to appear and petition seeking to block demolition of First Presbyterian Church building, which is now known as Old Brick Church
1975 Letter offering to purchase the First Presbyterian Church building
Letter from Lutheran Campus Ministry to First Presbyterian Church leadership regarding their offer to purchase church building
IA. Confidential: Rev. Hummer 2008
Brothers and sisters! It is time once again to visit that dark pit of crimes historical and transgressions allegorical; to trespass back in time to uncover the original (and the not so original) sins of Iowa's forefather's and mothers. Can I get an…
1934 Memorandum of Agreement between First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City and the Austin Organ Company
Memorandum of Agreement between First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City and the Austin Organ Company for the purchase and installation of a new Austin Organ, 1934.
1964 Letter from West Music Company to Rev. Zerwas
Letter from West Music Co. in Iowa City, to Rev. Zerwas at the Church. West Music is the representative of the Allen Organ Co., and states that they make the finest electrical organ in the field.
1911 Letter from Rev. Schell to Rev. Wylie about the Church’s missing bell
Rev. J.P. Schell writes to Rev. D. W. Wylie about the Church’s missing bell. He states that, in addition to hearing about the bell from other sources, while serving as a missionary in Utah he met Brigham Young’s brother George, and that George Young…
1976 Bid from Gordon Russell Inc. to demolish church building
Bid from Gordon Russell Inc. to demolish church building
1976 Specifications for receiving bids to demolish church building
Specifications for receiving bids to demolish church building
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
Continuing After Breast Cancer Support Group Reminiscence of the 2006 Tornado
On April 13, 2006, the Continuing After Breast Cancer Support Group held a meeting at Mercy Hospital, 500 East Market Street. Nurse Mary McCarthy shares their story.
1965 125th Anniversary History booklet
A history of the First Presbyterian Church, from 1840-1965, written by Clarence A. Andrews. The booklet covers 125 years of Church history, and includes photos of some of the founding members and pastors of the Church.
1931-1932 Building fund bond coupons
List of building fund bond coupons. April 1, 1931 – April 1, 1932
1987 Silver Century Fundraising Gala invitation
1987 Silver Century Fundraising Gala invitation
1971 Letter about First Presbyterian Church demolition
Letter from church members to Ned Yoder, Chairman of the Strategy Committee Southeast Iowa Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, requesting “cooling off” period in the discussions about tearing down the church…
1974 First Presbyterian Church groundbreaking press release
1974 Press Release for new church groundbreaking
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
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.…
1851 Response to Bill of Complaint brought by Rev. Hummer against the Church
Response by the President and the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church to the Bill of Complaint brought by Rev. Michael Hummer.
1911 Letter from George Gibbs to Walter Davis about the Church’s missing bell
George Gibbs, writing as Secretary to the President of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, responds to a previous letter from Walter Davis inquiring about the possibility of the First Presbyterian Church’s missing bell being in possession…
IA. Confidential: A Crime of Passion 2007
Part One: Love Potion. The year is 1895, and love comes to the carnival. Sideshow barker William Deerfoot married his snake charmer sweet-heart Frances Jackett. For eighteen years, they hitched their wagons together
1923 Letter from A.B. Walker to Rev. Robert Reed regarding church property
Letter from A.B. Walker to Rev. Robert Reed regarding property that was deeded to the church
1850 Sermon from the dedication of First Presbyterian Church
Sermon from dedication of First Presbyterian Church
1860 Sheriff’s Certificate—N. Oakes vs. Presbyterian Church
Sheriff’s Certificate, describing Sheriff Edmund Harrison’s posting of a specific lot of land for sale (block 86, lot 8, the northwest corner of Market St. and Clinton St.) in November, 1859. An added portion, written by N. Oakes and dated August 9,…
1974 proposal for creating The World Friendship Center
Proposal for creating The World Friendship Center
1974 Letter offering to purchase First Presbyterian Church building
Letter from University of Iowa President Willard (Sandy) Boyd to church leadership, offering to purchase church building
1974 Letter about the sale of the First Presbyterian Church building
Letter from church leadership to University of Iowa President Willard (Sandy) Boyd regarding the sale of the church building
1973 Letter about purchasing First Presbyterian Church building
Letter from University of Iowa President Willard (Sandy) Boyd to members of First Presbyterian Church regarding the University potentially purchasing the church building