Oxford, Massachusetts. Universalist Society of Oxford. Records, 1785-1955.
Overview
Records of the Universalist Society of Oxford, Massachusetts, including correspondence, membership and pew records, orders of service, clippings, and records related to the Massachusetts Universalist Convention's management of the church property. The records span 1785-1955.
Dates
- Creation: 1785-1955
Access
There are no restrictions on access to this collection.
Extent
2 boxesThis collection consists of several record books that include information on membership, pews, and subscriptions, as well as correspondence, minutes, notes, and clippings. There are also records related to the Massachusetts Universalist Convention's management of the church property, including leases, correspondence, and receipts. Records related to church groups, such as the Ladies' Industrial Society and the Ladies' Circle are also included.
Biographical / Historical
The Universalist Society of Oxford, Massachusetts was founded in 1785 and a church was built in 1792. It stands as the oldest Univeralist church in America. In 1818 the use of the church was split with the Congregational Society for some time. The Society drew members from the towns of Ward, Sutton, Woodstock, Charlton, Sturbridge, Dudley. In 1917 the Society property was transferred to the Massachusetts Universalist Convention.
- Title
- Oxford, Massachusetts. Universalist Society of Oxford. Records, 1785-1955: A Finding Aid.
- Author
- Andover-Harvard Theological Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- div00245
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard Divinity School Library, Harvard University Repository
Special Collections at Harvard Divinity School Library preserves and makes accessible primary source materials documenting the history of religion and theology, with particular historical emphasis on American liberal religious traditions. Though the historical strengths of the collections have been in the field of Christianity, other religious traditions are increasingly reflected, in step with Harvard Divinity School's evolving focus on global religious studies. Known as Andover-Harvard Theological Library since 1911, it was renamed the Harvard Divinity School Library in 2021.
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