Hillsboro Friends Church, 1949-1996

Series

Identifier: 25

Staff Only

Content description

Records include directories, written histories, brochures, bulletins, correspondence, legal documents (Certificate of Incorporation), various records and reports (including Women's Missionary Union), newsletters: "Hillsboro Friends Church Happenings" and "Midweek Reminder", annual reports, newsletters, and church bulletins.

Dates

Creation: 1949-1996

Restrictions on access

Collection is available for research.

Historical note

The first preliminary meeting was held on Sep. 15, 1947 in George and Glenda Newall's home in Hillsboro, Oregon. On Dec. 14 of that same year, the meeting was moved to the Veteran of Foreign Wars Hall (it later moved to another location as well), but it was not until Jan. 4, 1948 that the first Sunday School and worship service was held. Gerald and Alice Dillon served as the church's first pastors. After property was purchased, construction of a church was begun in 1952.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 half size blue box , 3 Magazine file boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Content description

The first preliminary meeting of Hillsboro Friends Church, Hillsboro, Oregon, was held on Sep. 15, 1947. Construction of a church building was begun in 1952. Gerald and Alice Dillon served as the church's first pastors. Records include directories, written histories, brochures, bulletins, correspondence, and reports (including those of the Women's Missionary Union).