Guide to the Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church Records, 1804-1997 AIS.1977.19

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church Records
Creator
Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church (Mount Lebanon, Pa.)
Collection Number
AIS.1977.19
Extent
12 microfilm_reels
Date
1804-1997
Abstract
This church, first formed in 1804 as the Associate Reformed Congregation of Saw Mill Run, became Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian in 1912. Shortly thereafter, the church was renamed the Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. The records cover the period 1804-1997.
Language
English .
Author
Katie Kirwan. Revisions occurred to the finding aid as a part of the encoding process on February 24, 2001 and November 12, 2003.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

History

The church, first formed in 1804 as the Associate Reformed Congregation of Saw Mill Run, comprised the united congregations of St. Clair and Mifflin. Most members were of Scotch-Irish heritage. In 1806, the first house of worship was built on Scott Road in what was then St. Clair Township. Around 1860, the name was changed to the St. Clair United Presbyterian Church. Minutes were not kept until 1843.

Mt. Lebanon came into legal existence in 1912. Shortly thereafter, the church was renamed the Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. In 1929 a new church, modeled after York Cathedral with its twin towers, was built. Since the 1930's many social and community programs have been added to the church's activities.

Scope and Content Notes

Records extend from 1804-1997 and includes session minutes; church registers; historical materials; sesquicentennial book, 1804-1954; trustees, congregational, and misc. minutes; cemetery records; called to colors cards, World War II, and financial records.

Records were filmed in segments as 77:19, 77:19a, 77:19b, and 98:17. The finding aid includes the exact microfilm reel to locate specific contents.

Note reels 9-12 (1968-1997) were added to this collection from AIS.1998.17 in November 2003. These records may overlap some of the earlier records.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Microfilmed by the Archives Service Center from originals in the possession of Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church, June 1977 and June 1998.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original records retained by Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church.

Preferred Citation

Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church Records, 1804-1997, AIS.1977.19, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church Records, 1804-1997, AIS.1977.19, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Mount Lebanon United Presbyterian Church, Records, 1804-1997, AIS 77:19, Archives of Industrial Society, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Archives Service Center staff. Revision and rearrangement for the encoded version of the finding aid provided by Kate Colligan in 2001 and revised by Dan Horvath in 2003. Information about the collection title and the controlled access terms was extracted from the MARC record in the University of Pittsburgh catalog Voyager ID number: 1374041

Copyright

Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church (Mount Lebanon, Pa.)

    Geographic Names

    • Mount Lebanon (Pa.) -- Church history
    • Pennsylvania -- Church history

    Other Subjects

    • Churches and Synagogues
    • World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- Presbyterian Church
    • Presbyterian Church -- Pennsylvania
    • Church records and registers -- Pennsylvania -- Mount Lebanon

Container List

Historical materials for the Sesquicentennial Book, One Hundred and Fifty Years, 1804-1954
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 1
Registers, Vol. 1, 1858-1902
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 1, 8
Registers, Vol. 2, 1901-1924
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 1
Registers, Vol. 3, 1924-1944
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 1
Registers, Vol. 4, July 1944-Dec. 1960
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5
Registers, Vol. 5, Jan. 1961-Dec. 1976
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6
Registers, Vol. 6, Jan. 1977-June 1977
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6
Session Minutes, Vol. 1, April 2, 1841-April 10, 1876
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 1
Session Minutes, Vol. 2, May 12, 1876-June 26, 1910
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 1-2
Session Minutes, Vol. 3, Sept. 2, 1910-Dec. 9, 1921
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 2
Session Minutes, Vol. 4, Jan. 4, 1922-Dec. 11, 1927
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 2
Session Minutes, Vol. 5, Jan. 18, 1928-Dec. 10, 1933
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 2
Session Minutes, Vol. 6, Jan. 3, 1934-Mar. 31, 1939
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 2
Session Minutes, Vol. 7, Apr. 2, 1939-Mar. 29, 1942
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 2-3
Session Minutes, Vol. 8, Apr. 3, 1942-Mar. 29, 1944
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 3
Session Minutes, Vol. 9, Apr. 2, 1944-Dec. 2, 1951
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 3-4
Session Minutes, Vol. 10, Jan. 29, 1952-Dec. 9, 1956
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
Session Minutes, Vol. 11, 1957-1959
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
Session Minutes, Vol. 12, Jan. 12, 1960-Dec. 31, 1967
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6
Session Minutes, Vol. 13, Jan. 17, 1966-June 5, 1977
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6
Trustees Meeting Minutes, Vol. 1, St. Clair Congregation, 1843-1920
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
Trustees Meeting Minutes, Vol. 2, Building Committee, 1871-1875
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
Trustees Meeting Minutes, Vol. 3, Trustees, 1897-1910
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
General Meeting Minutes, V. 4, 1952-1956
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
General Meeting Minutes, Vol. 5, Jan. 1962-Dec. 1969
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6
General Meeting Minutes, Vol. 6, Jan. 1970-Dec. 1976
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6
Congregational Minutes, Vol. 1, Apr. 1950-Dec.1965
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 6-7
Congregational Minutes, Vol. 2, Jan. 1966-Jan 1972
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 7
Congregational Minutes, Vol. 3, Jan. 1975-Jan 1977
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 7
Trustees' Data Book, Undated
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4
Cemetery Records, 1865-1935
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 4

Scope and Content Notes

Provides plans and lot purchase agreement.

Called to Colors Cards -- World War II, 1943-1945
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5

Scope and Content Notes

Contains rank, name, address, date entered service, birth date, serial number, branch of service, and information on person.

Historical Materials -- Stained Glass Windows, 1927-1931
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5
Deed to One-Half Pew, Aug. 25, 1945
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5
Cash Book Ledger, Vol. 1, 1921-1926
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5
Cash Book Ledger, Vol. 2, 1953-1956
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5
St. Clair Congregation, 1801-1901
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5

Scope and Content Notes

Contains miscellaneous papers which include reports, history, correspondence, advertisements, 1803-1874, and financial records, 1837-1901.

Monongahela Presbytery, 1876-1898
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5

Scope and Content Notes

Contains contribution reports of churches.

General Presbyterian Council, 1877
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5

Scope and Content Notes

Contains a "Public Reception of Delegates" announcement.

Miscellaneous Papers, 1869, 1935
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 5

Scope and Content Notes

Contains Allegheny County election returns for 1869 and Session Report, 1935.

Meeting Meetings, 1968-1997
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 9-10

Scope and Content Notes

Contains Corporation Minutes, Session Minutes, Retirement Plane Minutes, and Joint Board Minutes.

Register, Jan. 1977-Dec. 1997
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 10

Scope and Content Notes

Contains registers for the parish. Included are lists of Pastars, Student Assistants, Deacons, Elders, Trustees, Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths. The Series also includes lists of active, inactive, and affiliate members.

Minutes, July 29, 1979-1997
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 10-12

Scope and Content Notes

Contains Session Minutes, Ecclesiastical Meeting Minutes and Joint Board Meeting Minutes.

Trustee Minutes, 1977-1996
Containers
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2
microfilm-cabinet 2, drawer 2, reel 12