Title: Grand Avenue Congregational Church Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1897-1960

Creators:

• Grand Avenue Congregational Church (Milwaukee, Wis.).
• Milwaukee Public Library.

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 188

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Collection of materials about the Grand Avenue Congregational Church, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Contains bulletins, membership lists, directories, and other materials.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0188

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The Grand Avenue Congregational Church was founded in 1847 after it split from the from First Presbyterian and First Congregational Churches. It was originally called the Free Congregational before it changed its name. The Church had interests in abolition, temperance, and the education of women. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke there in 1957. In its early years, the Church moved to different locations in Milwaukee, and settled at its current location on Wisconsin Avenue (formerly Grand Avenue) in 1887. The Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

The collection is comprised of various church records, such as membership lists, bulletins, directories, and other publications. Also included are reminiscences of an early church member.

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically within each folder.

Grand Avenue Congregational Church Collection, 1897-1960, Collection 157. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Archival Collections

• Basilica of St. Josaphat Album. Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 28.

• Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 39.

• First Welsh Presbyterian Church Records. Local History Manuscript Collection 282.

• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Records. Local History Manuscript Collection 360.

Publications and Other Items

Grand Avenue Congregational Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin : Book no. II : Records from Jan. 10, 1866 to Sept. 19, 1894

Historical Sketch: Grand Avenue Congregational Church of Milwaukee

Manual of the Grand Avenue Congregational Church and Second Congregational Society of Milwaukee

One Hundred Years of Christian Service; A Commemorative and Historical Account of Our Church Together with Historic Documents, Honor Rolls, Rosters of Present Officers and Other Selected Data: Grand Avenue Congregational Church

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

No deed of gift is currently on file. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Processed by Bob Jaeger, 2019.

Box   1 Folder   1	Anniversaries, 1907-1947
Box   1 Folder   2	Data on Old Members, 1932
Box   1 Folder   3	Directories, 1958-1960
Box   1 Folder   4	List of Members: 1847-1887, 1940
Box   1 Folder   5	Pamphlets, 1897-1948
Box   1 Folder   6	Reminiscences of Mrs. C.N. Childs, 1920
Box   1 Folder   7	Service Bulletins, 1916-1947