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"Celebrating Together for Tomorrow" booklet
"Celebrating Together for Tomorrow" booklet created to celebrate the installation of a new organ at the First United Methodist Church of Iowa City.
For Sale notice and organ specifications
For Sale notice for 1942 Kilgen Pipe Organ
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…
Hickory Hill Park Summer Nature Guide
Detailed descriptions of various flora and fauna to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the summer season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Beaver, Honey Bee, Clover, Hummingbird, Jewel Weed, Raccoon,…
Hickory Hill Park Spring Nature Guide
Detailed descriptions of various fauna and flora to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the spring season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Solomon
Hickory Hill Park Fall Nature Guide
Detailed descriptions of various flora and fauna to be seen during a walk on the southwest part of the Hickory Hill Park nature trail during the fall season. Flora and fauna mentioned: Virginia Creeper, Poison Ivy, Yellow Shafted Flicker, White Oak,…
1977 Organ dedication program
A program from the FPC organ dedication and recital events
1975 Information and policies for First Presbyterian Church materials auction
Information and policies for church materials auction
Hickory Hill Park Wild Flower Guide
Detailed descriptions of wild flowers common to Hickory Hill Park. Booklet printed with black ink on 8.5x11" multicolored paper. Includes glossary of terms. Flowers include: Poison Ivy, Jack-In-the-Pulpit, Common Sorrell, Garden Sorrel, Stinging…
1965 "Consider the Days of Old": First Presbyterian Church anniversary sermon
A sermon on the history of the First Presbyterian Church. The sermon references Psalm 77:11-15 and I Peter 2:9-10.
Historical Statement
Historical statement detailing the process of aquiring an organ at the First Methodist Church of Iowa City
1934 Specification of the new organ at the Church
A specification of the new organ for the Church, which details the various stops. The organ is designated as Austin, Op. 1868.
1934 Tabulated Quotations on Organ Specifications
Document outlining the various bids from organ builders that submitted proposals to the Church for their new organ.
Johnson County, Iowa Soldiers and Sailors in the Great War 1917-1918
Book published in commemoration of World War I servicemen from Johnson County, Iowa. Includes many group photographs and a listing of all those who served, as well as a list of Gold Star recipients.
The Iowa City Cook Book, 1898
"A collection of well tested recipes contributed by the Ladies of Iowa City and Vicinity"
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.
1874 Sunday School Records
1874 Sunday School Record book
1873 Sunday School Attendance
1873 Sunday School Attendance record book
1869 Church bell subscription ledger
Ledger detailing the amounts pledged by Church members for a new bell during the years 1869-1871.
1868 Church pew rent ledger
Ledger detailing amounts paid for specific pews in the First Presbyterian Church during 1868-1869.
1868 Pew rent booklet
Booklet recording the cost of and rentals paid by Church members for specific pews.
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…
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…
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…
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.