Series 10: Elders and Administrators
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Scope and Contents
The series contains three sets of files pertaining to LAPC Elders and Administrators: Anna Colcord diaries (1928-1949), Wallace Dunbar Vincent papers (1887-1949), and the McWilliams family papers (1857-1973).
Sub-series 10.1: Anna L. Colcord diaries, 1925-1949, inclusive
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Scope and Contents
Anna L. Colcord was a church Elder who served as the church's Executive Secretary. The sub-series consists of daily diaries maintained from 1925 to 1949.
Anna L. Colcord diaries (3 folders), 1925-1949, inclusive
Sub-series 10.2: Wallace Dunbar Vincent papers, 1887-1949, inclusive
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Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains material created by Wallace Dunbar Vincent, who was the church Assistant from the 1920s through the 1940s. He was an author who was sometimes published under the pseudonym Beech Hilton. The sub-series contains scrapbooks of his works, which include poetry, prose, games, and puzzles, dating from 1914 to the 1930s. Some of these writings were published in the weekly publication of the YMCA of Brooklyn. It also contains a 1949 Christmas card, featuring a portrait of Vincent.
Wallace Dunbar Vincent was also involved in the LAPC's bible school, and school yearbooks which were produced by Vincent can be found in Series 14: Sunday School. Church publicity scrapbooks that were also produced by Vincent can be found in Series 17: Clippings.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Wallace Dunbar Vincent / Beech Hilton scrapbook front page, 1887-1895, inclusive
Wallace Dunbar Vincent / Beech Hilton scrapbook, 1914-1929, inclusive
Some Published Writings of Wallace Dunbar Vincent, 1924-1931, inclusive
Happy Valley Notes by Wallace Dunbar Vincent, 1927-1929, inclusive
Merry Games for Everyone by Wallace Dunbar Vincent, circa 1920s-1930s, inclusive
The Merry Puzzle Book by Beech Hilton, circa 1920s-1930s, inclusive
Wallace Dunbar Vincent poems, 1940s, inclusive
Wallace Dunbar Vincent Christmas card, 1949, inclusive
Sub-series 10.3: McWilliams family papers, 1857-1973, inclusive
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Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains papers relating to the McWilliams family, especially Helen McWilliams, and her father, Daniel W. McWilliams. Both Helen and Daniel served as Elders of the LAPC. The papers includes bibles, legal documents, correspondence, photographs, biographical files, and personal mementos, dating from 1857 to 1973.
The sub-series includes a substantial amount of LAPC files that belonged to Helen McWilliams. These include files relating to the Women's Federation/Association and the Session, as well as sermons by Rev. George L. Knight. Helen's role as a member of the Vassar College alumni association is also documented in the sub-series.
The papers were collected and maintained by Helen McWilliams, who upon her death donated the papers to the LAPC.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Daniel W. McWilliams - Book inscriptions, 1857-1906, inclusive
Daniel W. McWilliams' bibles, 1872, 1900s, inclusive
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Two bibles, one of which is inscribed to Daniel W. McWilliams from Rev. Moody (1872)
Daniel W. McWilliams legal documents, 1873, 1906, inclusive
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Henry G. Marquand (1873) and Ira D. Sankey (1906)
Daniel W. McWilliams correspondence, 1875-1915, inclusive
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Includes Rev. Cuyler, Rev. Gregg, D.L. Moody, and family
McWilliams family portraits, 1878-1927, inclusive
Frederick Marquand, 1882-1901, inclusive
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Includes will and memorial service
Daniel W. McWilliams missionary work, 1886-1957, inclusive
Daniel W. McWilliams - Common prayer book, circa 1890s, inclusive
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, 1894, 1909, inclusive
Daniel McWilliams biographies and memorials, 1890s-1919, inclusive
Rev. Cuyler letter, circa 1890s-1900s, inclusive
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Found amongst Helen McWilliams' papers; page 3 only
Helen McWilliams photograph album, 1900s, inclusive
Helen McWilliams dance group clippings, circa 1900, inclusive
Daniel W. McWilliams - Sunday school superintendent, 1900, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams diaries and travel journals (11 volumes), 1902-1959, inclusive
Daniel W. McWilliams - Brooklyn Public Library appointment, 1903, inclusive
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Signed by Mayor Seth Low
Vassar College Class of 1903 book, 1903, inclusive
Daniel W. McWilliams - Experimental subway train permit, 1904, inclusive
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Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT)
Helen M. McWilliams photographs (1 of 2), circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams photographs (2 of 2), circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
Clarence A. McWilliams travel letters, 1910s, inclusive
World Missionary Conference, Edinburgh, 1910, inclusive
General
Group photographs and notes by Helen M. McWilliams
Vassar songbook, circa 1910, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams Red Cross papers, 1917-1919, inclusive
Clarence A. McWilliams framed French certificate, 1919, inclusive
Helen F.M. McWilliams, 1919-1920, inclusive
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Includes will
Helen M. McWilliams passports, 1926-1958, inclusive
Clarence A. McWilliams, 1927, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams - Daughters of the American Revolution certificate, 1928, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams ephemera, 1931-1969, inclusive
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Includes D.L. Moody publication
Helen M. McWilliams - Coconut Grove photographs, 1936, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams correspondence, 1937-1959, inclusive
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Includes Rev. Albert Lindsey Jr., Wilbert W. White, Rev. Cleland B. McAfee and his daughter
Henry Marquand's home, 1939, inclusive
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Fairfield Connecticut Tercentenary book
Helen M. McWilliams postcard/travel correspondence (2 envelopes), 1930s-1960s, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams travel ephemera, 1930s-1960s, inclusive
Howard McWilliams, 1942, inclusive
Women's Federation scrapbook, 1945-1959, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams recipe box, circa 1940s-1960s, inclusive
Helen M. McWillians Vassar reunion photographs, 1953-1963, inclusive
Elizabeth Field poetry books inscribed to Helen M. McWilliams, 1950s, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams ephemera, 1950s-1970s, inclusive
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Includes Willoughby House Settlement
Helen M. McWilliams address book and letters, 1960s-1973, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1939-1962, inclusive
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Includes Women's Federation, bible study outlines, special event church bulletins, Outreach Committee, church renovation report, and Music Committee
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1962-1969, inclusive
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Includes Women's Association, membership directories, and Session minutes
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1963-1965, inclusive
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Includes church bulletins, Clarence Dickison material, United Presbyterian Residence, Theodore Yun-Kuk Kim, Elders, and Women's Association handbook
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1963-1968, inclusive
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Includes Korea, organ and hymns, new members, stained glass windows, special messages and programs, history, Grace E. Brainaird Underwood Barton memorial, photographs, and Building Committee
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1969-1970, inclusive
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Includes memoranda, Rev. Richard E. Ittner, 1969 annual report, Korean Congregation, Christian Education Committee, and a proposal for an experimental law office of an advocate attorney investigator as a specialized ministry instituted by the Presbytery of New York City
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1970, inclusive
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Includes reports, minutes, memoranda, bulletins, Women's Association, and newsletters
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1970-1971, inclusive
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Includes Rev. Richard Ittner, memoranda, reports, Women's Association, and Fort Greene
Helen M. McWilliams - LAPC files, 1971-1972, inclusive
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Includes stained glass windows, memoranda, annual report, and Women's Association
Helen M. McWilliams - Rev. Knight letters and sermons, 1960-1970, inclusive
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Also includes Edward P. Holden Jr. (President, Board of Trustees)
Helen M. McWilliams - Rev. Knight sermons, 1962-1965, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams - Rev. Knight sermons, 1969-1970, inclusive
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Includes one sermon by Rev. Richard Ittner
Helen M. McWilliams 75 year membership celebration photographs, 1970, inclusive
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with Rev. Knight
Helen M. McWilliams 75 year membership celebration audio reels, 1970, inclusive
Helen M. McWilliams 75 year membership celebration scrapbook, 1970, inclusive
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Includes photographs of the McWilliams family and several LAPC pastors
