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Identifier

Accession 149

Inclusive Dates

1838-1970

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

4 bound volumes

Language

English

Historical Note

Mt. Arnon Baptist Church was founded on June 9, 1839 in Allendale County, South Carolina

Scope and Content Note

The Mount Arnon Baptist Church of Allendale Records is composed of 2 bound volumes. of church minutes extending from 1839 to 1970, a church roster detailing members (1903-1952), and the original church Bible presented to the church at its founding in 1839 by Joseph A. Lawton.

Additional Notes

The 1838 Bible has been placed in an acid free box and is housed with the collection

Provenance

The papers of the Mount Arnon Baptist Church of Allendale were received as a gift to the Archives from Mrs. Ester Hilton on December 9, 1977.

Keywords

Church History, Baptists, Allendale SC, Bibles

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Mount Arnon Baptist Church of Allendale Records - Accession 149

LC Subject Headings

Mount Arnon Baptist Church (Allendale County, S.C.)--Archives; Church records and registers--South Carolina--Allendale County; Baptists--South Carolina--Allendale County; South Carolina--Church history; Allendale County (S.C.)--Religious life and customs; Allendale County (S.C.)--History

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