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Alvord Memorial Church of Our Savior Records
Alvord Memorial Church of Our Savior Records, 1899-2003
Collection Overview
Title: Alvord Memorial Church of Our Savior Records, 1899-2003
ID: OGLMC1478
Primary Creator: Alvord Memorial Church of Our Saviour (1898-2003)
Extent: 6.5 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 11/17/2003
Subjects: Langdon, North Dakota, Religion - Church Records, Religion - Episcopal Church
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
In 1898, settlers from England and parts of Canada came to the Langdon, North Dakota, area and established an Episcopal mission. It became known as the Mission of the Holy Spirit, and would later become Alvord Memorial Church of Our Saviour. At the time the mission had only ten communicants. In 1900, under the Rev. Edward W. Burleson, a vicar at the Episcopal Church in Park River, the name of the mission was changed to St. James.
Until 1903, St. James was located in a rented building and was served by Park River priests. However, the Missionary District of North Dakota was given $4,000 by Mrs. Edward J. Brown of New York City to build a memorial church for her parents. The mission in Langdon was chosen as the recipient of the gift and construction of the new church building was started later that year. The church was consecrated January 6, 1904, by the bishop of North Dakota, the Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann. The name was then changed to the Alvord Memorial Church of Our Saviour.
By 1913, there were still only twelve communicants listed. The reason for such slow expansion was the absence of a resident priest. From 1913 through the 1950s, there was only one resident minister and he only stayed for two years. The church was mainly served by priests from Park River and Devils Lake. By 1963, the church saw considerable growth, having 50 members consisting of 17 families. The church was eventually deconsecrated November 15, 2003, one hundred and five years after the mission initially began.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Donna Pettit, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 2004-2701
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Alvord Memorial Church of Our Savior Records. OGLMC 1478, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in January 2013.
Box and Folder Listing
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[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: Register of Church Services, 1927-1961
- Folder 2: Register of Church Services, 1962-1989
- Folder 3: Loose Items found in Register of Church Services, 1962-1989
- Folder 4: Register of Church Services, 1990-2003
- Folder 5: Loose Items Found in Register of Church Services, 1990-2003
- Folder 6: Canonical Parish Register, 1962-1992
- Folder 7: Loose Items Found in Canonical Parish Register, 1962-1992
- Folder 8: Sunday School Records, 1961-1997
- Folder 9: Correspondence, 1969-1997
- Folder 10: Financial Records, Donations and Expenses, 1936-1938
- Folder 11: "S.E. Ledger" Financial Records, Donations and Expenses, 1931-1955
- Folder 12: Loose Items Found in "S.E. Ledger", 1931-1955
- Folder 13: Financial Records, Donations and Expenses, 1956-1961
- Folder 14: Financial Records, Bank Check Register, 1927
- Folder 15: Financial Records, Bank Check Register, 1953-1961
- Folder 16: Financial Records, 1932-1952
- Folder 17: Loose Items Found in Financial Records, 1932-1952
- Folder 18: Financial Records, 1966-1969
- Folder 19: Donations Record "The 'D.E Perfection Record", 1924-1927
- Folder 20: St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1915-1929
- Folder 21: St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1930-1948
- Folder 22: Loose Items Found in St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1930-1948
- Folder 23: St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1949-1959
- Folder 24: Loose Items Found in St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1949-1959
- Folder 25: St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1960-1972
- Folder 26: Loose Items Found in St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1960-1972
- Folder 27: St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1973-1977
- Folder 28: Loose Items Found in St. James Guild meeting minutes, 1973-1977
- Folder 29: Girls Friendly Society meeting minutes, 1925-1934
- Folder 30: Loose Items Found in Girls Friendly Society meeting minutes, 1925-1934
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