Series PNW 51-5: Spalding Sites, Meadowcreek & Northfork Presbyterian Churches
Abstract
This collection contains records from Spalding Presbyterian Church (bulk), including session minutes and membership records. Additionally, records (primarily news articles and photos) of Stites, Meadowcreek, and Northfork Presbyterian Churches are included in the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1840 - 2024
Language of Materials
Materials are inEnglish.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
The first church service held at Spalding Presbyterian Church took place in 1876. The brick facing was added in 1905 and the church still stands in the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Meadowcreek Presbyterian church was founded on August 7, 1887 by former members of Kamiah First Presbyterian Church. Northfork Presbyterian Church (also know as Ahasahka Presbyterian church) burned down in 2008 and was rebuilt by the congregation. All of these churches are located on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho and were a part of the joint session under the care of Rev. Henry Sugden and Rev. Hunter Keen.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.75 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections Repository