Trinity Church, Bristol
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
Published in 2007
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Trinity Church, Bristol, RI |
| Date range: |
1955-1966 |
| Creator: |
Trinity Church (Bristol, R.I.) |
| Extent: |
4 boxes
(2 linear feet)
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| Abstract: |
The records of Trinity Church relate to the history of the church in its final years. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Mss. Gr. 179 |
Scope & content
The collection consists of records related to the financial history of
Trinity Church
in its final years. These records include financial audits, property insurance and sales, bank deposits and invoices paid, and documents regarding the eventual sale of the church on January 21, 1964. The parish and service registers of Trinity Church are also included in the collection.
Arrangement
After processing, the records were organized into two series as follows:
- 1. Subject Files, 1955-1966
- 2. Parish Registers, 1875-1960
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
Open for research. |
| Use of the materials: |
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| Preferred citation: |
Trinity Church, Bristol, RI, Mss. Gr. 179, University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections. |
| Contact information: |
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
The records of Trinity Church in Bristol were deposited in the Special Collections Unit of the University of Rhode Island Library in 2004 with the second accession of The Records of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. The records in the Parish Register series were removed from series IV of the Records of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Bristol (Mss.Gr.185), in February 2008. |
| Custodial history: |
Prior to their transfer, the records were housed in St John's Cathedral in Providence. |
| Processing information: |
The records were processed in 2004 |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Janet F. Long. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Russell M. Franks on
2007 July 22, updated by Hailie D. Posey on 2009 September 8, updated by Mark Dionne on2020 May 4 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Inventory
Series 1. Subject Files, 1955-1966
2 boxes
(1 linear feet)
The series consists of financial records of Trinity Church in its twilight years.
The records include financial audits, property insurance and sales, bank deposits and invoices paid, and documents regarding the eventual sale of the church on January 21, 1964.
Arrangement:
The series is arranged alphabetically.
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Audit Report
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1965 Feb 28 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Deposits
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1960-1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Deposits; Invoices Paid
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1960 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Deposits; Invoices Paid
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1962 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Deposits; Invoices Paid; Closing of Church
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1960-1965 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Deposits; Invoices Paid; Sale of Church
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1963 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Deposits and Utility Bills
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1960-1961 |
| Box 2 , Folder 8 |
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Higgin's Audit: Bank Statements
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1958-1960 |
| Box 2 , Folder 9 |
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Hope Street Property Sale: Mortgage Deed; Financial Statements; Correspondence
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1956-1962 |
| Box 2 , Folder 10 |
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Hope Street Property Sale and LeBaron Trust
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1961-1965 |
| Box 2 , Folder 11 |
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Instrument of Transfer, Assignment and Audit
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1963-1964 |
| Box 2 , Folder 12 |
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Property Insurance
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1960-1966 |
| Box 2 , Folder 13 |
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Sale of Church: Mortgage Insurance
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1963-1964 |
| Box 2 , Folder 14 |
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Savings Passbooks and Receipt Books
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1955-1963 |
| Box 2 , Folder 15 |
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Tithing Envelopes
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1960 |
Series 2. Parish Registers, 1875-1960
2 box(es)
(1 linear feet)
The series consists of the parish registers and church service registers of Trinity Church from 1875-1960, when the church closed its doors due to financial difficulties.
Arrangement:
The registers are arranged chronologically.
| Box 3, Folder 1 |
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Trinity Church
Parish Register
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1875-1992 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 |
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Trinity Church Parish Register
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1891-1909 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 |
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Trinity Church Parish Register
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1909-1918 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 |
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Trinity Church Parish Register (See oversize box 2 in Records of St. Michael's Church, Mss.Gr. 185)
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1918-1943 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 |
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Trinity Church Parish Register
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1944-1960 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 |
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Trinity Church Service Register
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1950-1952 |
| Box 4, Folder 7 |
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Trinity Church Service Register
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1952-1954 |
| Box 4, Folder 8 |
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Trinity Church Service Register
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1954-1957 |
| Box 4, Folder 9 |
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Trinity Church Service Register
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1957-1960 |