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1853 Rev. Hummer’s Proposed Settlement with the First Presbyterian Church
A proposed settlement written by Rev. Michael Hummer, given to Rev. John Crozier and sent to the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Crozier’s report. Rev. Hummer asks for $400.00 down and $100.00 within the year, at ten…
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
1923 First Presbyterian Church officers meeting minutes
Minutes from October 14, 1923, joint meeting with all church officers
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.
1971 Request to sell First Presbyterian Church building
Request by First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City to Presbytery of South East Iowa to sell the church building
1869 Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
A receipt to apply to the contract for building a spire for the First Presbyterian Church
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.
Specifications and prices for a new organ from The Holtkamp Organ Company
Specifications and prices for a new organ from The Holtkamp Organ Company
1853 Request for Rev. Michael Hummer to be paid $490.00
A request by the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City, to the Treasurer of the Church, stating that Rev. Michael Hummer should be paid $490.00 out of any available Church funds. This request comes after many months of…
Letter from R.J. Bennett of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City
Letter from R.J. Bennett of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City regarding progress on getting an organ for the church.
Telegram from Sam Whiteside, Jr. of the American Seating Company to Mr. Mcleod
Telegram from Sam Whiteside Jr. of the American Seating Company to Mr. McLeod regarding a postponed meeting.
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.
Proposed chamber modifications
Plans for proposed chamber modifications at First Methodist Church
Letter from A.M. McLeod to Max Hess of the Kilgen Organ Company
Letter from A.M. McLeod to Max Hess of the Kilgen Organ Company regarding proposed modifications to the space.
Press Release from First United Methodist Church
Press Release from First United Methodist Church announcing the commission of an anthem to commemorate the church's 160th anniversary.
1869 Receipt for building First Presbyterian Church spire
Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church.
1869 Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
1869 Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City + order to pay cash to J.P. Sanxay
Letter from A.M. McLeod to Max Hess of the Kilgen Organ Company
Letter from A.M. McLeod to Max Hess of the Kilgen Organ Company regarding modifications to the organ chamber deisgns.
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…
Telegram from The Kilgen Organ company to A.M. McLeod
Telegram from The Kilgen Organ company to A.M. McLeod confirming modifications to the design.
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…
1911 Letter from Andrew Meneely of Meneely & Co. to Rev. Wylie, about the bell that the foundry made for a church in Iowa City in 1849.
A letter from Andrew Meneely, President and General Manager of the Meneely Foundry in West Troy, New York. The letter was written to Rev. D. W. Wylie and describes the record (dated Aug. 16, 1849) of a bell being made for a church in Iowa City. The…
1911 Letter to Meneely & Co.
A letter to Meneely & Co., possibly written by Rev. D. W. Wylie. The letter is in response to a previous letter from Andrew Meneely, and relates to Rev. Wylie’s search for information about the Church’s missing bell. It mentions a bell that is…
1940 Letter from Ilion T. Jones to Jacob Van der Zee
Letter from Rev. Ilion T. Jones to Jacob Van der Zee, thanking him for his work in researching and writing about the history of the Church.
1941 Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Dr. J Van Der Zee
Letter from J. Kirkwood Craig to Jacob Van der Zee, detailing some of Craig's efforts to find and identify the missing Church bell.
Jacob Van der Zee was wrote many historical items, including a History of Presbyterianism in Iowa City.
Jacob Van der Zee was wrote many historical items, including a History of Presbyterianism in Iowa City.
1869 Receipt for building spire at First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City
A receipt for a payment to apply to the contract to build a spire for the First Presbyterian Church
Letter from Max Hess, chief engineer of the Kilgen Organ Company to A.M. McLeod.
Letter from Max Hess, chief engineer of the Kilgen Organ Company to A.M. McLeod regarding changes to the design of the organ chamber.
Letter from Eugene L. Kilgen, President of the Kilgen Organ Company, to Earl E. Harper
Letter from Eugene L. Kilgen, President of the Kilgen Organ Company, to Earl E. Harper regarding delayed delivery of the organ due to parts shortages.
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 First Presbyterian Church officers meeting minutes
Minutes from December 9, 1923, meeting with church officers
First United Methodist Church 160th Anniversary Commissioned Anthem
First United Methodist Church 160th Anniversary Commissioned Anthem music booklet.
1923 First Presbyterian Church officers meeting minutes
Minutes from December 16, 1923, meeting with church officers
Letter from J.M. Peard of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City
Letter from J.M. Peard of the Bennet Organ Company to Roy C. Aurner of Iowa City regarding continued delay in getting an organ for the church.
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…
1941 Letter from John H. Taylor to J. Kirkwood Craig
Letter from John H. Taylor to J. Kirkwood Craig, related to Craig's search for information about the Church's missing bell.
John Taylor was the President of the Temple Square Mission in Salt Lake City.
John Taylor was the President of the Temple Square Mission in Salt Lake City.
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…
1847 Rev. Michael Hummer’s Church Book, 1845-1847
An expense ledger kept by Rev. Michael Hummer from mid-1845 to 1847. The ledger details the amounts paid for various materials and services related to building a church. Rev. Hummer was the first pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and had been…
1847 Rev Hummer’s Collection Ledger, 1847 & Expense Ledger, 1847-1850
First pages of ledger detail money collected by Rev. Michael Hummer in 1847, for the building of the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hummer made two trips out East to raise funds for the Church, and the ledger records the amounts received in…
1868 Pew rent booklet
Booklet recording the cost of and rentals paid by Church members for specific pews.