Collection: First Presbyterian Church, Yakima | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

correspondence, photo, financial, bulletins, programs, newspaper clippings, newsletters, membership lists, session lists, directories, annual reports

Dates

Creation: 1969-2013

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is open for use

Biographical / Historical

The church began in a tent in 1885 and the first building was built the same year, and a new church building was built in 1902. Camp Ghormley began in 1939 and is owned by the church. The first female elder of the church, Jeanne Lagervall began her position in 1965. The church went through the dismissal process from 2011-2013. After dismissal in 2013, the church was re-incorporated to the name Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church of Yakima.

Extent

0.75 Cubic Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains the various financial and session records and correspondence of the church. There are also documents regarding Camp Ghormley and projects within the church. Additionally, there are records for the policies in the church and the process of dismissal in 2013.