Letter from William A. Goldbach to James Parks, November 26, 1973
African Americans -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Typewritten letter from Lutheran Cooperative Ministry of Buffalo president William A. Goldbach to St. Philip's warden James Parks concerning the church's interest in property at 222 Northland, November 26, 1973.
St. Philip's Episcopal Church records (MS-0269)
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Letter from Dinner-Dance Committee to Vestry of St. Philip's, 1974
Typewritten letter from the Nursing Home Ministry Lay Readers Dinner-Dance Committee to the vestry of St. Philip's Church asking for donations for a fundraiser, 1974.
Annual Parish Meeting minutes, December 13, 1970
Typewritten minutes for the St. Philip's annual parish meeting on December 13, 1970.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Summary of Persons Interested in Forming a Board of Directors, October 18, 1970
Typewritten list of people from St. Philip's Church interested in forming a Board of Directors, October 18, 1970.
Minutes of the Vestry Meeting of St. Philips Church, November 4, 1973
Handwritten minutes for the Vestry Meeting of St. Philip's Church on Sunday, November 4, 1973.
Typewritten financial statement for St. Philip's Episcopal Church for November 1973.
Notice of Meeting and Agenda, November 4, 1973
Typewritten notice and agenda for corporate communion and regular monthly meeting of the Vestry and Associate Vestry of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on November 4, 1973. Includes sign-in sheet on back.
Typewritten financial statement for St. Philip's Episcopal Church for October 1973. Includes handwritten notes on the back.
Letter from Robert D. Edwards to James Parks and Henry VanLandingham, October 6, 1973
Typewritten letter from Robert D. Edwards to St. Philip's Church members of the vestry James Parks and Henry VanLandingham about his absence from the previous Vestry meeting as well as a progress report, October 6, 1973.
Minutes of the Vestry Meeting of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, October 7, 1973
Typewritten minutes for the October 7, 1973 St. Philip's vestry meeting.
First part of handwritten minutes for the regular monthly meeting of the vestry and vestry associates of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on June 4, 1972. Written on back of notice and agenda for meeting.
Second part of handwritten minutes for the regular monthly meeting of the vestry and vestry associates of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on June 4, 1972. Written on back of notice and agenda for meeting.
Third part of handwritten minutes for the regular monthly meeting of the vestry and vestry associates of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on June 4, 1972. Written on the back of notice and agenda for the meeting.
Fourth part of handwritten minutes for the regular monthly meeting of the vestry and vestry associates of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on June 4, 1972. Written on the back of a notice and agenda for the meeting.
Vestry Meeting sign-in sheet, June 4, 1972
Sign-in list for the regular monthly meeting of the vestry and vestry associates of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on June 4, 1972. Written on the back of a notice and agenda for the meeting.
Handwritten warden's report, June 4, 1972. Written on the back of notice and agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the vestry and vestry associates of St. Philip's Episcopal Church on June 4, 1972.
Committees of St. Philip's Church, March 27, 1971
Handwritten list of St. Philip's Church committees and their members as of March 27, 1971.
Letter from T.L. Burson to St. Philip's staff and members, March 6, 1974
Buffalo (N.Y.) -- Church history ; African Americans -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Letter from Reverend Tommy L. Burson to the staff and members of St. Philip's Church thanking them for their contribution of a piano, pulpit, and pews, March 6, 1974.
Note from Lil concerning correspondence, 1974 March 11. Written on back of crossed-out Building Fund Committee thank you letter template.
Financial package agreed upon with Father Taylor at the January 12, 1974 meeting of the Vestry of St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Includes salary, ultilities, car allowance, F.I.C.A., hospital insurance, life insurance, pension, and housing.
Letter from Henry L. VanLandingham to Charles Simmons, March 11, 1974
Letter from Henry L. VanLandingham, warden to Charles Simmons at Cecil Brown Funeral Services, Inc. thanking him for providing 1974 Church Calendars for St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
Minutes recorded of St. Philips Episcopal Church's Vestry Meeting on July 11, 1977.
Minutes recorded of St. Philips Episcopal Church's Vestry Meeting on August 5, 1973.
Certificate of Boiler Inspection, April 1, 1976
Document given to the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Western New York certifying that Boiler Number 2 at St Phillips Episcopal Church has passed boiler inspection by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, April 1, 1976.
Document given to the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Western New York certifying that Boiler Number 1 at St Phillips Episcopal Church has passed boiler inspection by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, April 1, 1976.
The record of services details the month, day, and year services were held at the church. In addition this book lists the hour of service, a memornature of services, such as low or sung mass, the quality and quantity of attendance, and the preacher and officiant. Along with attendance, communicants, and number of days holy communion or other services provided are numbered. In addition to the record of services, a memoranda is included at the end of the ledger. It details the inception of Reverend Henry Osmond Brown's tenure, along with a few important anniversary and holiday services.
The record of services details the month, day, and year services were held at the church. In addition this book lists the hour and nature of services, such as low or sung mass, the quality and quantity of attendance, and the preacher and officiant. Along with attendance, communicants and number of days holy communion or other services were provided are numbered.
The record of services details the month, day, and year services were held at the church. In addition this book lists the hour and nature of services, such as low or sung mass, the quality and quantity of attendance, and the preacher and officiant. Along with attendance, communicants, and number of days holy communion or other services provided are numbered. Some notes about the congregation can be found which were written by the rector Henry Osmond Brown.
The Parish Register contains four sections describing the communicants, historical data, baptisms, confirmations, burials, and marriages of St. Phillip's members. The baptismal records list the name of the baptized member, along with their birthplace, birthdate, sex, baptismal date and location, up to three sponsors, and the officiating minister. The record of confirmations lists the confirmed member, along with their date of birth, birthplace, date and location of confirmation, the rector presenting the confirmation and the bishop confirming. The record of burials contains the names of the members who were buried, along with their sex, age of death, last residence, date and cause of death, place of interment, date of burial, and the minister. The marriage records list the date of the marriage, the groom and bride, their ages and status’ of either bachelor, maiden, widower, or widow. In addition, the marriage records list the residence of the groom and bride, their parents, signatures of witnesses, and the officiating minister.
The guest register lists the year and month of visitation, along with the name and address of the visitors. It also includes visitors who attended the churches anniversary and holiday services.
The minutes book, kept by the clergy of the vestry, contains documentation of the vestry meetings held by the church. While many of the minutes detail the attendees of the meeting, the officiating minister, and financial planning, the minutes book also contains records of church celebrations planning, events, and community outreach planning. This particular book captures the financial hardships experienced by the church during the great depression.
The Parish Register, kept by the Rector, contains several sections describing the communicants, historical data, baptisms, confirmations, burials, and marriages of St. Philip's members. The baptismal records list the name of the baptized member, along with their birthplace, birthdate, sex, baptismal date and location, up to three sponsors, and the officiating minister. The record of confirmations lists the confirmed member, along with their date of birth, birthplace, date and location of confirmation, the rector presenting the confirmation and the bishop confirming. The record of burials contains the names of the members who were buried, along with their sex, age of death, last residence, date and cause of death, place of interment, date of burial, and the minister. The marriage records list the date of the marriage, the groom and bride, their ages and status’ of either bachelor, maiden, widower, or widow. In addition, the marriage records list the residence of the groom and bride, their parents, signatures of witnesses, and the officiating minister. The Parish Register includes instruction of how to keep the parish records, detailing the need for immediacy when record keeping, examination by the Bishop at his annual visitation, and protocol for permanent and temporary entries. While the instructions state that “a new name entered on any page should also be entered in the Index”, the index remains blank. This book also includes a page of historical data, documenting the transition from Reverend E.R. Bennett to Reverend Osmond Henry Brown.
The Parish Register, kept by the Rector, contains several sections describing the communicants, historical data, baptisms, confirmations, and marriages of St. Philip's members. This ledger spans the rectorship of several ministers beginning with Mark H. Milne and extends throughout the tenure of the Reverend Edmund Robert Bennett. The communicant records list the names, date, and status of removal, marriage, or death. The baptismal records list the name of the baptized member, along with their birthplace, birthdate, sex, baptismal date and location, up to three sponsors, and the officiating minister. The record of confirmations lists the confirmed member, along with their date of birth, birthplace, date and location of confirmation, the rector presenting the confirmation and the bishop confirming. The marriage records list the date of the marriage, the groom and bride, and their ages and status’ of either bachelor, maiden, widower, or widow. In addition, the marriage records list the residence of the groom and bride, their parents, signatures of witnesses, and the officiating minister. Several of the sections throughout the ledger remain either blank or incomplete.
The Parish Register, kept by the Rector, contains several sections describing family lineage of congregants, communicants, historical data, baptisms, confirmations, burials, marriages, and offerings of St. Philip's members. While this ledger begins with Reverend Robert Joseph Love’s tenure, several ministers are listed throughout. Between the beginning of Reverend Joseph Robert Love’s rectorship in 1876 and the year 1916, several others held the position as part-time rector of the church. The historical data of the ledger remains blank save for a brief note detailing the assessment of the rectorship. The first section of the ledger lists the family lineage of the congregants. Information included in this section of the ledger consists of the date, family members names, age, and status of either baptized, confirmed, or communicant. The baptismal records list the name of the baptized member, along with their birthplace, birthdate, sex, baptismal date and location, up to three sponsors, and a signature of the clergymen. The record of confirmations lists the confirmed member, age, date and location of confirmation, the rector, and the bishop. The record of communicants lists the name, date, and status of removal, marriage, or death. The record of burials contains the names of the members who were buried, along with their sex, age of death, last residence, date and cause of death, place and date of burial, and signature of clergyman. The marriage records list the date and location of the marriage, the groom and bride, their ages and status’ of either bachelor, maiden, widower, or widow. In addition, the marriage records list the residence of the groom and bride, their parents, signature of clergyman and witnesses, and the officiating minister. The offerings record lists the date, object, amount, and number of offerings.
Vestry minutes recorded by St. Philip's Episcopal Church from 1861-1874. The first page of the vestry minutes book contains a list of families, documenting the core members of the St. Philip’s congregation. Many of the minutes document meetings of the Board of St. Philip’s Colored Episcopal Church, with a great deal being written by the Bishop Augustus Thomas. In addition, these minutes capture the early development and decision making of the church such as appointments of board members and clergy, repairs, and event planning. Lists of committees and their members may be found in various sections throughout the book. The content covers the complete rectorship of Reverend Orlando Witherspoon and several years of the first Black rector of St. Philip’s, Reverend Samuel L. Berry.
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Blanchard/Bethune family tree, circa 1910
The graphic shows a large, semicircular family tree chart printed with evenly spaced radial and concentric lines delineating the Blachard/Bethune faily trees from Ancestral Families, a book of genealogies, circa 1910. Handwritten names, dates, and brief notes fill the innermost rings, while many outer sections remain blank. The chart is attached along a reinforced left edge, and the paper shows signs of aging and folds.
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"The Story of a Great Medicine" by Dr. Silas Lane, undated
"The Story of a Great Medicine" as related by Dr. Silas Lane, undated.
Advertisement for Piso's Cure for Consumption, sold by A. D. Rice and Son, undated.
American Pocket Battery advertisement, undated
Advertisement for the American Pocket Battery, sold by Lyman and Jeffrey, undated.
"Hints for Attendants in the Sick Room", undated
Newspaper clipping titled "Hints for Attendants in the Sick Room," undated.
"Homeopathic Treatment of Pneumonia", undated
Medical Press Association letter, June 30, 1886
Top half of a letter to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames from the Medical Press Association accompanying a June 1886 issue of "Medical Press of Western New York."
"Patent Medicine Analysis" by Martha M. Allen, undated
Allen, Martha M. (Martha Meir), 1854-1926
"Patent Medicine Analysis" by Martha M. Allen, undated.
Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions
Pocket Therapeutics and Dose Book by Morse Stewart, Jr., 1886.
"To the Physician" letter from Wells and Richardson Company, February 1886
Letter from Wells and Richardson Company sent with their Physician's Diary and Almanac, February 1886
A Classified List of Medical, Surgical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Scientific Books, 1884-1885
A Classified List of Medical, Surgical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Scientific Books for sale by Peter Paul and Bro., Publishers, Booksellers and Printers, 1884-1885.
Peter Paul and Bro., Publishers, Booksellers and Printers
Mother's Book on Care of the Sick, circa 1920s
Mother's Book on Care of the Sick booklet, produced by Chamberlain Medicine Company to advertise their medicines, circa 1920s.
Medical notes written by Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, undated
Medical notes written by Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, undated.
Knitting pattern and medicinal formulae, undated
Handwritten knitting pattern for mittens and formulae for lime and soda and pastilles for asthma, written by Mrs. Dr. S.C. Haskell, undated. Medical instructions written by Dr. Frances Proctor Ames on back, undated.
Medicinal formula written by Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, undated
Medicinal formula written by Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, undated. Appears to be a list of ingredients.
Medical notes written by Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, undated. Mainly consists of notes on medicines used to treat different ailments.
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Paper slip with dosage information for laudanum from A. D. Rice and Son, Druggists, undated.
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Burrows Brothers and Company Books and Stationery advertisement, undated
Leaflet from Burrows Brothers and Company Books and Stationery in Cleveland, Ohio. Advertises Blair's Keystone Stationery, undated.
University of Buffalo. School of Medicine
Letter from the University of Buffalo Council to UB alumni concerning Council elections, circa 1944.
Christmas card written by Mona Downer Packwood and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, 1930
Christmas card written by Mona Downer Packwood and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, 1930.
Collage of photocopied obituaries for Dr. DeLancey Rochester and Dr. Gustav Adolph Pohl, 1929.
A bound collection of handwritten poems by Charlotte Brontë, 1836.
The Wounded Stag and Other Poems by Charlotte Brontë (RBMS-161)
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