First Church Records, c. 1780-1793

Item — Container: Bound Volume Shelving, Town Clerk’s Vault

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Church Records, 1780-1793

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Scope and Contents

This notebook contains copies of church policies, sermons, and meeting minutes c. 1780-1800, along with membership records and baptisms, marriages and deaths from 1781-1793.

Dates

Creation: c. 1780-1793

Creator

From the Collection: First Church of Southborough (Congregational) (Organization)
From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
From the Collection: Pilgrim Evangelical Society of Southborough (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]

Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Preservation Actions

This volume underwent conservation treatment in November 2008 at Brown’s River Records Preservation Services in Essex, Vermont (now Kofile Inc.).

Treatment Summary: Paper flattened and deacidified using magnesium oxide. Gross tears mended with Japanese tissue. Sheets encapsulated in archival grade polyester envelopes. Envelopes bound in record binder.

Location

The book was disassembled and post-bound in mylar sleeves with a number of town vital record books. It can be found inside the volume of Birth, Marriage and Death records that covers 1782-1863.