Box 1

Contains three copies of A Sketch of St. James Parish by Rev. R. B. Drane, D.D. from 1874.

Contains a typescript, "Historical Sketch of Saint James Parish, 1715-1920," by Gabrielle deRosset Waddell.

Contains two manuscript drafts of what would become Leora Hiatt McEachern's "History of St. James Parish" from 1982. It was published in 1985 with help from local historian Bill Reaves. A published copy is included, as well as a partial, shortened typescript of the chronology.

Contains various typesripts and timelines on the history, heritage, and tradition of St. James.

Contains newspaper articles from local Wilmington papers detailing the history of St. James, as well as the June 18, 1939 issue of the Sunday Star-News celebrating Wilmington's 200th anniversary, which includes a history of the church. A typescript of the article is included.

Contains three invitations for the 100th Anniversary celebration of the new church on April 30 and May 1, 1939.

Contains programs for the 100th anniversary of the building of the church in 1839.

Contains newspaper articles from local Wilmington papers for the 100th anniversary of the building of the new church in 1839.

Contains newspaper articles highlighting the 250th anniversary of St. James in 1979 and programs and event information for the 275th anniversary in 2004.

Contains a history and two programs on the St. James flag from 1959. Also contains pamphlets and timelines of the history of St. James via its banners, including former exhibit boards that depict images of seven of the banners.