St. Paul's Episcopal Church Records

Collection — Box: Oversize1

Identifier: OGLMC-959

Scope and Contents

The St. Paul's Episcopal Church collection includes official documents such as church incorporation and consecration records, as well as property records. It also contains correspondence of church officials and materials about the Girls' Friendly Society. In addition, there are church directories, annual reports, and financial records. Two ledger books, 1879-1924, contain membership records and include entries for baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and burials. There is also an extensive set of publications including The Epistle, newsletter of St. Paul's (1992-2017); Dear Friends..., newsletter of The Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota (1992-2006); and The Sheaf, newspaper of The Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota (2000-2007). One oversize box contains several historical documents and another ledger book, 1911-1924, with membership information.

Dates

created: 1879-
Other: Date acquired: 11/17/1983

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the Rules and Regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Grand Forks, North Dakota, was first organized as a parish January 16, 1880, but it was a parish without a building. Land to build a church was purchased at the corner of North Fifth Street and First Avenue North in Grand Forks the following spring. The first service in the newly constructed church was held June 12, 1881. After World War II the need for a new church building was great. A new site was purchased at Gertrude and South Fifth Street and, on May 28, 1948, an official ground-breaking ceremony was held. The church cornerstone was laid on September 14, 1949, and on September 3, 1950, the first service was held in the new church, though it was still unfinished. In 1980, the church celebrated its centennial. The educational wing of the church was ruined during the 1997 Red River flood and was later replaced. This addition now serves as the fellowship hall.

Note written by

Full Extent

4.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records of the Episcopal Church parish in Grand Forks.

Source of Acquisition

Dr. Robert Wilkins and Dr. Elwyn Robinson, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Method of Acquisition

Donation; 84-1277

Accruals and Additions

Additional materials have been periodically deposited (91-1778, 2000-2461, 2002-2547, 2005-2802, 2007-2917, 2013-3215, 2017-3357, 2020-3421, 2020-3428, 2023-3490, and 2024-3541).

Related Materials

OGLMC 576, Elsie Brown Papers

Related Publications

Windows of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota (1980) Fiftieth anniversary 1880/81-1931 : St Paul's Episcopal Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, January 25, 1931 The Sheaf (assorted issues 1903-2023)