Finding aid for the Branch Bible Society of Boardman Records
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Branch Bible Society of Boardman
Title: Branch Bible Society of Boardman Records
Dates: 1844-1863
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Branch Bible Society of Boardman was the Boardman, Ohio, auxiliary of the Trumbull County Bible Society, organized to distribute copies of the Bible. Its mission was "to aid in giving wider circulation to the Holy Scriptures without note or comment." Meetings were held at the Boardman Congregational Church. The collection consists of a constitution, rules, lists of members, minutes of meetings, and treasurers' reports.
MS Number MS 1749
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Branch Bible Society of Boardman Records, 1844-1863, consist of a constitution, rules, lists of members, minutes of meetings, and treasurers' reports.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of Boardman, Ohio, and religion there in the mid-nineteenth century. Genealogists might find the membership lists useful.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one volume.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Bible -- Publication and distribution -- Ohio -- Boardman -- Societies, etc.
Branch Bible Society of Boardman (Ohio)

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 1749 Branch Bible Society of Boardman Records, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Purchased in 1925.