Guide to the Charles P. Melcher Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title

Charles P. Melcher Papers

Inclusive Dates

1925-1981

Call Number

RG 194

Creator(s)

Melcher, Charles P., 1900-1981.

Quantity

6.00 cubic feet

Restrictions on Access

Collection open for research

Repository

Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 USA

Biographical Note / Administrative History

Biographical Note

Charles P. Melcher was ordained in 1925 by the Philadelphia North Presbytery of the PCUSA. His pastoral career was spent entirely in the Midwest, including service at Manteno, Illinois; Reedsberg, Wisconsin; and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he spent the bulk of his ministry. Upon his retirement in 1965, Melcher continued his church and community activities in Madison, Wisconsin.

Collection Overview

Record Group 194 consists of Charles P. Melcher's sermons, diaries, and miscellaneous items, 1925-1981.

Organization and Arrangement

SERIES 1: SERMONS AND CORRESPONDENCE (1931-1965)
Consists of Reverend Melcher's sermons during his pastoral career, primarily from his years in Eau Claire, 1947-1965.

SERIES 2: DIARIES (1934-1981)
Contains Melcher's diaries and/or record books from 1934-1981

SERIES 3: ADMINISTRATIVE PAPERS AND RETIREMENT WRITINGS (1925-1981)
These include marriage licenses and congregational reports. The committee work consists of newsletters, reports, and collected essays on the Historical Emphasis of the Church. Other of Melcher's retirement writings include his manuscript of the history of his pastoral career and his study on the power of preaching.

SERIES 4: RETIREMENT SERMONS AND CORRESPONDENCE (1965-1981)
Consists of Melcher's retirement sermons and correspondence, 1965-1981.

Administrative Information

Processing Information

Collection processed and finding aid prepared: 1984
Laura E. Taylor, Archivist Intern

Catalog Headings

The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in the society’s electronic catalog.

Personal Name Subject

Melcher, Charles P., 1900-1981.

Corporate Subject

First Presbyterian Church (Eau Clair, Wis.)

Topical Subject

Presbyterian Church Clergy Middle West.

Genre-form

Diaries. aat

Sermons. aat

Collection Inventory

Box	Folder	Description

1	1	Finding Aid to Record Group 194

		SERIES I: SERMONS AND CORRESPONDENCE, 1931-1965

1	2	In Times of National Stress, 1931-1965
	3	On Praise, The Boards, Mother's Day, Ministry, Gospel, Biographical, 1939-1945
	4	On Church, Patriotism and War, 1940-1947
	5	On Giving, Temperance, The Bible, Other, 1940-1946
	6	Cullings, 1940-1946
	7-16	1947-1965

2	1-3	1948-1965
	4	Burial Services, 1949-1957
	5	Services of Installation/Dedication, 1949-1965
	6	Lenten Services, 1949-1965
	7	1950-1961
	8	1950-1964
	9	1950-1965
	10	Addresses, Kiwanis Club, 1950-1965
	11	Devotional Addresses, Luther Hospital, 1950-1965
	12	Dedications/Anniversaries of Churches, 1951-1955
	13	Thanksgiving, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, 1951-1964
	14	Invocations, 1951-1965
	15	1953-1965
	16	1957-1961
	17	Burial Services, 1958-1964
	18	The Media, 1959-1965
	19	Sermons, Home for the Aged, 1964-1965

		SERIES II: DIARIES, 1934-1981

3	1-19	1934-51

4	1-4	1952-55
	5	1962
	6-8	1965-67
	9	1969
	10-16	1970-1976

5	1-5	1977-1981

		SERIES III: ADMINISTRATIVE PAPERS AND RETIREMENT WRITINGS, 1925-1981

	6-10	Administrative Papers, 1925-1965
	11	Newsletters of Committee on History, 1963-1965
	12	Presbytery of Madison: Committee on Historical Importance, 1971-1976
	13	Reports on Historical Emphasis 1974-1976
	14	Correspondence and Homiletics: A Retirement Study, 1927-1971
	15	"A Pastoral Ministry": Retirement Writings, 1925-1965
	16	"Behind the Scenes": Retirement Reflections, 1925-1965

		SERIES IV: RETIREMENT SERMONS, 1965-1981

5	17	1965-1980

6	1-2	1965-1980
	3	Nursing Home Sermons, 1967-1979
	4	Nursing Home Sermons, 1974-1981
	5	1965-1971
	6	1965-1981
	7	1966-1979
	8	1965-1981
	9	1965-1981
	10	Miscellaneous Addresses, 1966-1978
	11	Miscellaneous Addresses, 1968-1980
	12	1967-1980
	13	1967-1980

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