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1915 Program for the Church’s 75th anniversary service
Program for the Church’s 75th anniversary service
Century Suppers
From the Foreward: In 1986, the Iowa City Public Library Foundation followed in the footsteps of the founders of the Iowa City Public Library who originally raised the funds necessary for our Library. Realizing the importance of our free public…
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.
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.
1934 Letter from BG Austin to WW Mercer of the First Presbyterian Church regarding the receipt of payment and invoice for the new organ
Letter from BG Austin to WW Mercer of the First Presbyterian Church regarding the receipt of payment and invoice for the new organ.
1940 Letter from Guy L. Barnes detailing McCready genealogy
A letter from Guy Barnes detailing the McCready family. It mentions James M. McCready and Sarah McCready, who were early members of the Church in Iowa City. It also mentions Almon Barnes, who was ruling elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Scott…
1971 Letter regarding purchasing First Presbyterian Church building
Letter from University of Iowa President Willard Boyd to Lyle Duncan about whether the University wished to purchase 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
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
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…
1870 Document detailing Stone Church property
Document recording a meeting where the First Presbyterian Church has been asked to consider a purchase of the Stone Church on Burlington St. by Rev. S. S. Howe. The document details the state of the building as well as its liabilities and any value…
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ICPL Friends Foundation
The is the logo for the 25th anniversary of the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.
2014 Library Links
Held on June 27, 2014, Library Links raised more than $10,000 to support the work of the Iowa City Public Library.
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.
1853 Report to the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church
Report by Rev. John Crozier to the Board of Trustees of the Church, detailing two monetary claims against the Church. The first claim is held by Rev. Michael Hummer, former pastor of the Church, for $658.00. The second claim is held by Miss Legare,…
1853 Report to the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church
Report by Rev. John Crozier to the Board of Trustees of the Church, detailing his attempts to settle Rev. Michael Hummer’s claim against the Church for unpaid salary. The report was written in Burlington, Iowa, where Rev. Crozier had gone to meet…
1890 Letter from Rev. Crozier to Rev. Barrett
Letter written by Rev. John Crozier to Rev. Edward Barrett in 1890. In it, Rev. Crozier talks about Rev. Michael Hummer at length, including information about his parents, his education, and his early days as a reverend. Crozier states that Hummer’s…
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
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 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
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.…
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…