Box 26
Contains 26 Results:
Missionary work, circa 1950-1960, 1971
Contains a 1971 Star-News article on and scrapbook of Bishop Wright's church service around the world when in his position as chair of overseas work for the national Episcopal Church from 1950-1960.
The newspaper article is located in Box 26, Folder 19.The scrapbook is in Photo Album 4.
Other churches, 1890, 1912, 1970-1980, 2003, undated
Contains service programs from other churches and religious groups in the Diocese of East Carolina, specifically in the greater Wilmington area. Also includes two photographs of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wilmington.
North Carolina, 1721-1861, 1938-1989, undated
Contains material originating from or related to the state of North Carolina. Includes but is not limited to the constitution of the Bible Society of Wilmington, issues of the State Archives Information Circular, and church book order forms. Also contains seven historic land grants from the 1700s-1800s for property in Richmond County, mainly belonging to members of the McNeil family. A 1721 land grant from King George III to Daniel McNeil for 250 acres in Bladen County is also included.
Religious publications, 1890, 1912-1985, undated
Contains publications of a religious nature, not specific to the Episcopal Church, mostly related to general Christianity or the Bible. Material mostly include pamphlets, prayer cards, hymns, and educational texts. Notes from a missionary in Japan in 1959 are also included.
Other publications, 1926-1979, undated
Contains publications such as maps, advisory and fundraising packets, and notes with no clear connection to St. James, the Episcopal Church, or Christianity. Also includes a 1948 map of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad.
Publications and ephemera, 1897, 1904, 1909, 1914, undated
Contains a 2012 print out of Rev. Strange's biography on local author Susan Taylor Block's online blog; an 1897 bound sermon, 1904 consecration program, and 1914 memorial program for Strange; a 1904 newspaper article and invitation card for Strange's consecration; a 1909 article on Strange's speaking at the laying of Bishop Atkinson's cornerstone memorial; and a photograph of a quilt given to Strange when he was rector.