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History. "The Bible in Tile: The Story of the Mercer Biblical Tile in the Sanctuary of Salem Church" by Rev. Gerald W. Dieter and Lt. Col. John cummings, 1957. Excerpts from the Papers of Henry C. Mercer.

 Collection — Box: 002, Folder: 012

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Salem Reformed Church collection consists of six boxes containing: - Annual Reports, 1930 -2012 - Awards, certificates - Bulletins, 2011 - 2013 - Charter - Attendance, 1983 - 1997 - Church Records: Baptisms, 1861 - 1934; Rev. Simon Sipple's baptismal register, 1906 - 1910; Confirmation classes, 1897 - 2013; Membership, Communicants, Baptisms, Deaths, Collections of Benevolence, 1864 - 1876; Deaths, 1888 - 1921; Rev. Simon Sipple's register of burials, 1908 - 1910; Directories, 1861 - 2008 - Church Records (transcriptions, includes index): Baptisms, 1861 - 1935; Confirmations, 1890 - 1917; Marriages, 1897 - 1922; Deaths, 1888 - 1921; Membership; Transfers, 1878 - 1910 - Congregational Meetings, 1896 - 2011 - Constitution and By-Laws - Finances: Budgets, 1896, 1990 - 2012; Salem Foundation, 1988 - 1999; Special funds, 1985 - 2012 - History: - Notes, Written Histories, Published Records - Anniversaries, 1900 - 1947 - 125th Anniversary, 1986 - 150th Anniversary, 2011 - Schellenberger Estate/Freeman Hall, Doylestown Seminary, Home for the Aged and Infirm Deaf, 1901 - 1926 - Dedication Services, 1929; 2012 - "The Bible in Tile: The Story of the Mercer Biblical Tile in the Sanctuary of Salem Church" by Rev. Gerald W. Dieter and Lt. Col. John Cummins, 1957; Excerpts from the papers of Henry C. Mercer - News clippings, 1890 - 2012 - Memorials - Newsletters: "Salem Life," 1977 - 2011 - Pastors: Rev. William Yearick (1860 - 1868); Rev. Levi Conrad Sheip (1868 - 1897), includes parochial report; Rev. Simon Sipple (1908 - 1910); Rev. Levi Hetrick (1911 - 1919), Army Chaplain WWI; Rev. Charles Frederick Freeman (1919 - 1952); Rev. Gerald W. Dieter (1953 - 1965); Rev. Paul H. Byer (1966 - 1977); Rev. Robert G. Hunsicker (1974 - 1980); Rev. Gary Hauze (1985 - 1989); Rev. Clifford Lawrence (1990 - 1998); Rev. Timothy Dugan (2000 - 2006); Rev. William A. Middleton (2009 - 2012); Rev. Tyson Lee Frey (2012 - 2013); Associate Rev. Lois A Wilson (2011 - 2013) - Photographs: Interior, Mercer tiles, Stained glass windows; Exterior, parsonage, Mission to South Africa, Church Members, Elevator Project, Activities. - Programs and Activities: Hanging of the Greens; Pancake Breakfast; Plays, scripts; Rumage Sales; Sedar Meal; Steak Dinners;Strawberry Festivals - Committees: - Consistory: Manual; Minutes, 1864 - 1908; Minutes and Correspondence, 1951 - 1979; Minutes, 1979 - 2007 (1985 incomplete) - Christian Education: Minutes, 1987 - 2003 - Communications and Public Relations: Computer Task Force Sub-Committee, Minutes - Evangelism: Stewardship Campaign - Fellowship: Shepherding; Goals; Minutes - Finance - Leadership - Library - Music: Choir; Hand Bells - Property: Building; Maintenance - Search: Personnel policies; Church profile - Social Action, 1957 - 2011 - Spiritual Council - World Missions: Zimbabwe Partnership, 1992 -1997 - Auxiliary Organizations: Faith at Five; Fifty Year Club; King's Daughters and Sons: Constitution and By-Laws, Cook Book, Minutes, 1950 - 1955; Men's Fellowship; Prime Timers; Salem Quilters, Salem Crafters: Cook Books, 1983, 2006; Salem Smarts; Sunday School: Attendance Records, 1862 - 1866; Vacation Bible School; Women of Salem, includes: Alice B. Freeman Guild, Fellowship Circle, Willing Workers' Bible Class, and Young Women's Missionary Society; Youth Camp, 1989 - 2012 - Membership cards, A - Z - Slides: "Freeman Hall, 125th Anniversary" - Cassette Tape, "Bible in Tiles"

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 - 2013

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the E&R Library & Archives Repository

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