<![CDATA[Iowa City Public Library DHP]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/browse?tags=letters&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CDate&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:35:04 +0000 omeka@icpl.org (Iowa City Public Library DHP) Iowa City Public Library Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[1977 Letter about selling First Presbyterian Church fixtures to Old Brick Associates]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2179

Description

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

Creator

Cryder, Robert

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1977 Letter about selling First Presbyterian Church fixtures to Old Brick Associates

Date

04/22/1977

Format

pdf

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1977-144.pdf

Original Format

paper
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Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:34:04 +0000
<![CDATA[1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2041

Description

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.

Creator

Sanxay, Theodore

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer

Date

06/04/1844

Format

JPEG, PDF

Language

English

Identifier

fpc_1844-004.jpg, fpc_1844-005.pdf
fpc_1844-004.jpg
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Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:02:38 +0000
<![CDATA[1937 Letter from custodians about issues in the First Presbyterian Church]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2166

Description

Letter from custodians about mechanical and facility issues in the church

Creator

Wagner, J. H.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1937 Letter from custodians about issues in the First Presbyterian Church

Date

07/23/1937

Format

pdf

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1937-131.pdf

Original Format

paper
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Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:24:33 +0000
<![CDATA[1934 Letter from H.A. Walker to Henry L. Fisk, regarding the shipment of organ parts]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2091

Description

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.

Creator

Walker, H.A.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1934 Letter from H.A. Walker to Henry L. Fisk, regarding the shipment of organ parts

Date

08/24/1934

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1934-061.jpg
fpc_1934-061.jpg
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:28:59 +0000
<![CDATA[1941 Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Mr. A. J. Larew]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2100

Description

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.

Creator

Craig, J. Kirkwood

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1941 Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Mr. A. J. Larew

Date

08/27/1941

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1940s-070.jpg
fpc_1940s-070.jpg
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:52:22 +0000
<![CDATA[1890 Letter from John Shoup to Rev. Dr. Barrett]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2075

Description

Letter from John Shoup to Rev. Dr. Barrett about the Church's 50th anniversary

Creator

Shoup, John

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1890 Letter from John Shoup to Rev. Dr. Barrett

Date

09/08/1890

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1890-043.jpg
fpc_1890-043.jpg
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:23:16 +0000
<![CDATA[1971 Letter about selling the First Presbyterian Church building to the University]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2170

Description

Letter from Noel Willis to University of Iowa President Willard Boyd regarding the possibility of selling the church building to the University of Iowa

Creator

Willis, Noel

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1971 Letter about selling the First Presbyterian Church building to the University

Date

10/13/1971

Format

pdf

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1971-135.pdf

Original Format

paper
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Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:02:03 +0000
<![CDATA[1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2043

Description

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.

Creator

Sanxay, Theodore

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1844 Letter and envelope from Theodore Sanxay to Rev. Michael Hummer

Date

10/15/1844

Format

JPEG, PDF

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1844-006.jpg, fpc_1844-007.pdf
fpc_1844-006.jpg
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Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:27:59 +0000
<![CDATA[1940 Letter regarding Barnes genealogy]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2097

Description

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.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1940 Letter regarding Barnes genealogy

Date

11/15/1940

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1940s-067.jpg
1940 Letter from Guy Barnes to the Church
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:38:10 +0000
<![CDATA[1941 Letter from Alvin F. Smith to Rev. J. Kirkwood Craig]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2102

Description

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.

Creator

Smith, Alvin F.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa; Salt Lake City, Utah

Title

1941 Letter from Alvin F. Smith to Rev. J. Kirkwood Craig

Date

12/3/1941

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1940s-072.jpg
fpc_1940s-072.jpg
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:56:37 +0000
<![CDATA[1940 Letter from Guy L. Barnes detailing McCready genealogy]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2098

Description

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.

Creator

Barnes, Guy L.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1940 Letter from Guy L. Barnes detailing McCready genealogy

Date

12/9/1940

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1940s-068.pdf
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:40:49 +0000
<![CDATA[1934 Proposal for installing new organ at the church]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2086

Description

Letter from P.E. Nielsen of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding the proposal for organ installation at the church.

Creator

Nielsen, P.E.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1934 Proposal for installing new organ at the church

Date

June 2, 1934

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1934-056.pdf
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:54:31 +0000
<![CDATA[1934 Letter from HA Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding special features and attributes of Austin Organs]]> https://history.icpl.org/items/show/2087

Description

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.

Creator

Walker, H.A.

Rights

Educational use only.

Contributor

First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Coverage

Iowa City, Iowa

Title

1934 Letter from HA Walker of the Austin Organ Company to Henry Fisk regarding special features and attributes of Austin Organs

Date

June 21, 1934

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

fpc_1934-057.pdf
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Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:59:26 +0000