Writing Congregational Histories : Doing Research : Research Resources : Congregational Publications


Keywords

primary sources

congregational pub.

media

photographs

newspapers & journals

electronic resources

biographies

personal holdings

others


Congregational Publications

These encompass a wide variety of materials that includes:

  • Newsletters like Sissy's Sendout by Thelma B. Coffman, or God's Work in Review for 1992 by Kay Patton;

  • Bulletins like the Colorado Christian;

  • Church directories like the one at Culbertson Heights Church of Christ, Oklahoma City or the Hillcrest Church of Christ in Abilene;

  • Handbooks;

  • Brochures;

  • Historical booklets;

  • Promotional fliers;

  • Annual reports;

  • Leaders' diaries;

  • Printed orders for installation, funerals, ground breaking, cornerstone laying, dedication ceremonies

  • Telephone books and city directories help to establish times and places

    writing mechanics »

  • Course Questions / Comments : lovelande@acu.edu
    Introduction Getting Started Doing Research Publication Preservation Conclusion