Fernwood Methodist Church, Fenstemacher Scrapbooks
Scope and Contents
These scrapbooks contain photographs of members of the congregation at various religious and social events. Also included are news clippings and programs relating to the activities of the church. These scrapbooks clearly reflect the strong role played by the Fenstemachers in the activities of the church.
Dates
- 1953 - 1971
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Mr. and Mrs. Fenstemacher were active members of the Fernwood Methodist Church from 1948 until their retirement in March 1971, when they moved to New Jersey. Mr. Fenstemacher was a professor for many years at George Williams College in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Fenstemacher taught English at Fenger High School.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (in 2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Scrapbooks compiled by Mr. and Mrs. William Fenstemacher. These scrapbooks contain photographs of members of the congregation of the Fernwood Methodist Church at religious and social events. Also included are news clippings and programs relating to the activities of the church.
Arrangement
Scrapbooks are arranged in original order as created by the Fenstemachers.
Custodial History
The scrapbooks of Fernwood Methodist Church were donated to the Pullman Branch Library to be included in the historical collection of the Chicago Public Library, on June 26, 1972, by Mr. and Mrs. William Fenstemacher.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Pullman Branch of Chicago Public Library around 1982.
- Fernwood United Methodist Church (Chicago, Ill.)
- Roseland (Chicago, Ill.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington Heights (Chicago, Ill.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Fenstemacher, Beryl Proctor (Teacher) (Person)
- Fenstemacher, William R. (Professor) (Person)
Source
- Fenstemacher, Beryl Proctor (Teacher) (Person)
- Fenstemacher, William R. (Professor) (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Fernwood Methodist Church, Fenstemacher Scrapbooks
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Original author unknown. Processed fall 1982. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Johanna Russ, 2021.
- Date
- 1982
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository
Harold Washington Library Center, 9th Floor
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago IL 60605 United States
(312) 747-4875
specoll@chipublib.org