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 township.
Barnes, Guy L.
12/9/1940
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1940s-068.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1941 Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Mr. A. J. Larew
Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to A.J. Larew. Craig mentions that he is sending his recollections of the missing Church bell, and also speaks about his grandfather, John Shoup.
Craig, J. Kirkwood
08/27/1941
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1940s-070.jpg
Iowa City, Iowa
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
Cryder, Robert
04/22/1977
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1977-144.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1934 Proposal for installing new organ at the church
Letter from P.E. Nielsen of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding the proposal for organ installation at the church.
Nielsen, P.E.
June 2, 1934
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1934-056.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer
Letter from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer. The letter is dated June 6, 1844, and is addressed to Rev. Hummer in New York. It speaks of the ongoing construction of the Church and materials for it, so it seems likely that this was during one of Rev. Hummer's trips out east to raise funds.
Theodore Sanxay was a founding member of the Church, and served on its Board of Trustees.
Sanxay, Theodore
06/04/1844
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1844-004.jpg, fpc_1844-005.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer
Letter from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer, written during one of Rev. Hummer's trips out east to raise funds for the construction of the Church.
Sanxay, Theodore
10/15/1844
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1844-006.jpg, fpc_1844-007.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1890 Letter from John Shoup to Rev. Dr. Barrett
Letter from John Shoup to Rev. Dr. Barrett about the Church's 50th anniversary
Shoup, John
09/08/1890
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1890-043.jpg
Iowa City, Iowa
1941 Letter from Alvin F. Smith to Rev. J. Kirkwood Craig
Letter from Alvin F. Smith to J. Kirkwood Craig, related to Craig's search for information about the Church's missing bell. Smith relates that there are two bells in possession of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, one of which came from Nauvoo, Illinois.
Alvin Smith was a Librarian for his Church, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Smith, Alvin F.
12/3/1941
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1940s-072.jpg
Iowa City, Iowa; Salt Lake City, Utah
1937 Letter from custodians about issues in the First Presbyterian Church
Letter from custodians about mechanical and facility issues in the church
Wagner, J. H.
07/23/1937
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1937-131.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1934 Letter from HA Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding special features and attributes of Austin Organs
Letter from HA Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding special features and attributes of Austin Organs, to persuade Mr. Fisk to purchase one for the church.
Walker, H.A.
June 21, 1934
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1934-057.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1934 Letter from H.A. Walker to Henry L. Fisk, regarding the shipment of organ parts
Letter from H.A. Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry L. Fisk. The letter relates to the shipment of organ parts to Iowa City, and gives some instructions on what should be done when the parts arrive.
Henry L. Fisk was an architect.
Walker, H.A.
08/24/1934
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1934-061.jpg
Iowa City, Iowa
1971 Letter about selling the First Presbyterian Church building to the University
Letter from Noel Willis to University of Iowa President Willard Boyd regarding the possibility of selling the church building to the University of Iowa
Willis, Noel
10/13/1971
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1971-135.pdf
Iowa City, Iowa
1940 Letter regarding Barnes genealogy
Letter from Guy L. Barnes detailing some information about the McCready family. It mentions James and Eliza McCready, and Almon and Sarah Barnes, who were all founding members of the First Presbyterian Church in Scott township. Almon Barnes was ruling elder of the Church.
11/15/1940
First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
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fpc_1940s-067.jpg
Iowa City, Iowa