Series VII: Lists of Boarders and Members of LCU, 1860-1870
Subseries 1: Lists of Boarders, 1860-1870, undated
Scope and Contents note
This series contains volumes providing personal details of particular boarders, or "inmates" as the LCU initially called them, of the LCU homes. The volumes included in this series contain the names, profession, Protestant denomination, references given, and sometimes the family situation of numerous boarders. The Day Book contains lists of cash received and household goods purchased. These materials have been digitized and can be viewed here.
List of Boarders (describes woman's individual situation and profession), 1864-1870, inclusive
Day Book (includes names and references of boarders, payments, and expenses), 1860-1865, inclusive
Subseries 2: Lists of Members of LCU, 1858-1938, undated
Scope and Contents note
The volumes in this subseries mainly include the names, addresses, and Protestant denomination of each member. These materials have been digitized and can be viewed here.
List of Members of Ladies' Christian Union, 1896-1938, inclusive
List of Elected Managers of LCU, includes dates of death of individuals, 1858-1934, inclusive
Address Book of Members, includes individual's religion, 1872-1873, inclusive
Address Book of Members, includes individual's religion, 1859-1879, inclusive
Address Book of Members, includes denomination and church, undated
Address Book of Members, includes denomination and church, undated
Subseries 3: Lists of Members of Band of Prayer, 1870-1882
Scope and Contents note
The Band of Prayer was a group of the LCU who prayed for each others' petitions. The Band was open to women everywhere, and had members from all over the country and eventually, all over the world. These materials have been digitized and can be viewed here.