Descriptive Summary
Title
American Protestant Association Records
Inclusive Dates
1842-1843
Call Number
RG 323
Creator(s)
American Protestant Association of Pennsylvania
Quantity
0.10 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
Administrative History
The American Protestant Association was formed in Philadelphia in 1842. Its founders were alarmed at the spread of Roman Catholicism in the United States, feeling as they did that it was "subversive of civil and religious liberty." They formed an association to further their Protestant interests; to educate their congregations about the differences between Protestantism and "Popery" and to encourage a thorough study of the Bible. The Association welcomed members from all Protestant denominations.
Collection Overview
The records of the Association include its constitution, minutes, and first annual report.
Alternative Formats
Records of the American Protestant Association are available on microfilm master negative (MF13 T361d).
Catalog Headings
The following headings have been used to index the description of this collection in the society’s electronic catalog.
Corporate Subject
American Protestant Association of Pennsylvania.
Topical Subject
Catholic Church--United States--Public opinion.
Anti-Catholicism.
Genre-form
Constitution
Minutes
Annual Reports
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | Description | |
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1 | 1 | Finding Aid to Record Group 323 | |
1 | 2 | Constitution, 1842 | |
1 | 3 | Minutes, 1842-43 | |
1 | 4 | First Annual Report, 1843 |