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Guide to the American Protestant Association Records

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

BoxFolderDescription 

 

 

 

 

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1

Finding Aid to Record Group 323

 

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2

Constitution, 1842

 

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3

Minutes, 1842-43

 

1

4

First Annual Report, 1843

 

 


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