United Methodist Church (Orono, Me.) Records
Scope and Contents
The records of a Methodist church in Orono, Maine from its beginnings to the present. Included are Trustees records, membership lists, annual reports, church bulletins, building committee records and financial records.
Dates
- 1829-1996
Creator
- United Methodist Church (Orono,Me.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the Library.
Administrative History of United Methodist Church, Orono, ME
The church was formed as part of the "Bangor circuit". It was set apart in 1829 for the Town of Orono. The church was incorporated July 18, 1835 as the Oak Street Chapel Society. The parsonage was built in 1838. In 1841-42, the Chapel Society became the Methodist Church and in 1867 the church was remodeled. The church still exists today.
Extent
25.5 linear feet (25 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The records of a Methodist church in Orono, Maine, from its beginnings to the present.
Arrangement of the Records
Collection arranged by official function and by subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the United Methodist Church, Orono, Maine.
- Church records and registers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Membership lists Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Orono (Me.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the United Methodist Church (Orono, Me.) Records
- Status
- Box And Folder List Available
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
