Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Savannah River Baptist Association Minutes
Savannah River Baptist Association
C0503
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1 box
0.2 linear feet
1802-1830
Consists of manuscript and printed copies of minutes of annual meetings of the Savannah Baptist Association from its origin in 1802 to 1830.
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English
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Scope and Contents
The collection consists of manuscript and printed copies of minutes of annual meetings of the Savannah Baptist Association from its origin in 1802 to 1830. In 1807 it became known as the Savannah River Baptist Association and was comprised of churches in various localities of Georgia and South Carolina near the Savannah River. The minutes include the names of ministers and messengers, congregational statistics, and a circular letter to all brethren. After 1820, a financial report is included, and in 1825 a report of the Board of Managers. Also present is a single report (1806) from the North Carolina Chowan Baptist Association.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
AM13473.
Appraisal
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Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Savannah River Baptist Association Minutes, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Processing Information
Folder Inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012.
Savannah River Baptist Association
Biographical / Historical
The Savannah Baptist Association was founded in 1802. In 1807 it became known as the Savannah River Baptist Association and was comprised of churches in various localities of Georgia and South Carolina near the Savannah River.
Baptist associations -- Georgia. -- 19th century
Baptist associations -- Georgia -- History. -- 19th century
Baptist associations -- South Carolina. -- 19th century
Baptist associations -- South Carolina -- History. -- 19th century
Baptists -- Georgia -- Clergy. -- 19th century
Baptists -- South Carolina -- Clergy. -- 19th century
Georgia -- Church history. -- 19th century -- Sources
South Carolina -- Church history. -- 19th century -- Sources
Minutes. -- 19th century
Description/repositories/5/archival_objects/7842381 folderundated11Minutes of Savannah River Baptist Associations/repositories/5/archival_objects/78423910 folders1802-183012-11Minutes of North Carolina Chowan Baptist Association/repositories/5/archival_objects/7842401 folder1806 May 17-18112