Gum Orchard Baptist Church (Elkin, N.C.) records

CRMF471

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Summary Information

Repository
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
Title
Gum Orchard Baptist Church (Elkin, N.C.) records
Creator
Gum Orchard Baptist Church (Elkin, N.C.).
Date
1868-1976 (inclusive)
Extent
1.0 microfilm reel(s) / 35mm; positive
ID
CRMF471

Biographical and Historical Note

Church constituted June 30, 1865. This church has been a member of Brier Creek (1865-1879), Elkin (1879-1903), and Surry (1903 - present) Baptist associations.

Collection Overview

Records consist of minutes of church conferences from May 23, 1868 to Aug. 1, 1976, including membership rolls; articles of faith; the church covenant; and rules of decorum.

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Publication Information
Finding aid prepared by Abbey Keener
Use Restrictions
Permission of the church must be obtained to copy these records in their entirety. 
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Preferred Citation
Gum Orchard Baptist Church (Elkin, N.C.) records, CRMF471, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. 

Collection Inventory

  • Church Minutes