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1 No online items Finding aid prepared by Heather Kiger Walter Stiern Library Archives and Special Collections2016 1

2 Title: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Identifier/Call Number: Contributing Institution: Walter Stiern Library Archives and Special Collections Physical Description: 15.0 Linear feet25 boxes total: 13 document boxes, 9 banker's boxes, 3 miscellaneous-sized boxes Date (inclusive): General Physical Description note: Several albums, binders and scrapbooks - acidic paper and backings creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Existence and Location of Originals note Originals currently housed at CSUB Walter Stiern Library Special Collections and Archives. Physical materials will be returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church upon completion of processing. Digitized Content Unless otherwise noted, all records are available electronically. Custodial History note As of December 2015, some church register books have been returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 1. Marriages: SCANNED - In DSPACE 2. Marriages: SCANNED 3. Marriages: Confirmations: Half of book empty. 5. Burials: Over half of book empty. SCANNED 6. Baptisms: x 16 x 1" SCANNED 7. Baptisms: Confirmations: Marriages: Burials: Sealed in clear plastic. SCANNED - In DSPACE 8. Baptisms: Confirmations: Marriages: Burials: Sealed in clear plastic. SCANNED - In DSPACE Container List Document Box A - Financial Records Envelopes, bills and invoices paid , 1980, , donations, single sheet Multiple small envelopes of savings and checking docs from San Joaquin Bank for Women's Task Force, Bank book for checking account, Plastic page protectors bound together with yarn: financial/treasurer reports, SCANNED Folder - financial records and correspondence, SCANNED Many envelopes containing bank statements 1974: Bank book, 1 entry Protestant Episcopal Church District of San Joaquin Parish and Mission Assessments and Quotas, SCANNED - In DSPACE San Joaquin treasurer's reports, 1926 and SCANNED - In DSPACE Parish budget, SCANNED - In DSPACE Document Box B - Fundraising and Canvassing Comb-bound report - "Pre-campaign Development and Leadership Study" Sample canvassing packet from late 1950s, with brochures and instructional materials for canvassers SCANNED Plastic folder - "Women's Shaklee" - financial records for Shaklee sales, Stewardship letter regarding pledge campaign and parishoner involvement, SCANNED Bound report - Strategic Plan for church, SCANNED Canvassing publications (SCANNED) Loose ledger pages in paperboard portfolio SCANNED Paper bag - ECW Invoices and receipts Canvassing publication, 1968, covering 1880s SCANNED Deposit records with tithers' names and attendance Document Box C - Scrapbooks January 1927-Summer Acidic but fair condition, many materials. (9 x 11.5 x 2"). - SCANNED - In DSPACE Press, St. Paul's Parish, January 1955-August Cloth binder spine damaged, rust? (10 x 12 x 2") SCANNED annual report, photos, correspondence, news clips, events. SCANNED Document Box D - ECW Binder - ECW Board minutes, newsclips, notes, events SCANNED Merry Marthas program info in plastic sleeves SCANNED Scrapbook, binder format - "Women of St. Paul's", Notes, minutes, newsclips, committee info. Acidic paper. SCANNED Scrapbook/binder contents (all in clear page protectors, no binder present) for ECW (Episcopal Church Women), greeting cards, photos from events, obituary, facilities prep checklist for funerals, Diocese newsletter, recipes and preparation notes for Agape Supper, printout of church-related jokes/humor, ECW board meeting minutes and agendas. MOST SCANNED Envelope, : Annual Report, newsclippings, Women of St. Paul's directories, programs SCANNED Loose photos and newsclips from Girls Friendly Society (GFS) SCANNED Paperclipped packet of 1997 ECW info - includes Bakersfield Californian's article on the former rector's legal case against City and lawyer (Robert Earle Fosse) acidic album of ECW activities, SCANNED Girls Friendly Society newsletter, February 1966 SCANNED ECW member directory, n.d. Document Box E - Church Correspondence, Newsletters and Blank Forms 1998 Messenger newsletters - SCANNED Correspondence from Compassion in Jesus' Name regarding child sponsorship, Manila folder - service programs, postcards, 1930s-1960s. - SCANNED Correspondence to GFS, SCANNED Envelope correspondence to ECW - SCANNED correspondence regarding missionaries and missionary work - SCANNED correspondence regarding ECW 2

3 meetings - SCANNED Brochures and tracts regarding Christianity in general and Episcopal Church and St. Paul's specifically. - SCANNED Blank samples of forms and certificates for church milestones such as baptism and matrimony - SCANNED Program for The Passion Gospel (from external publishing company - discard duplicates) - SCANNED Letterhead Every Member Canvas letter, SCANNED - In DSPACE Letter to Parish from Rector re Annual Meeting, SCANNED - In DSPACE Document Box F - St Pauls Bulletins and Services, Newsletters from Other Sources Bound collection of sermon programs, SCANNED 1931 Holy Week and Easter service program - SCANNED - In DSPACE Vesper Service SCANNED - In DSPACE Union Thanksgiving Service , First Christian Church (multiple churches present) - SCANNED - In DSPACE 1927 Lent service program. - SCANNED - in DSPACE Holy Eucharist program , SCANNED Manila folder - loose pages from memorial book for Grace Presbyterian Church of Jenkintown, PA. Diocese of New York Bulletin - February 1964 Newsletter from missionary family, 2003 Newsletter from out-of-area church, 2014 Friendship House newsletter, 1979 Newsletters from other churches, 2014 San Joaquin Star Diocesan Bulletin - SCANNED - In DSPACE Easter Service Program - Knights Templar SCANNED - In DSPACE Easter Service Program SCANNED - In DSPACE Document Box G - Smaller scrapbooks 1966 newsclips, photo. Scrapbook with photos, Scrapbook of newsclips 1962, some materials duplicated in other scrapbooks newsclips, mostly empty Scrapbook - newsclips and photos 1967 newsclips. 1954, , and 1969 newsclips, photos, programs. Document Box H - membership, Publications and Programming Materials 2007 "Parish Profile" bound report (2 copies). Folder - ECW invitations, SCANNED Christmas Preview Publicity manila envelope, newsclippings, photos, acidic paper, acidic tape. - SCANNED Christmas Present Preview Event publicity SCANNED GFS membership card, SCANNED - In DSPACE Manila folder: "1968 Parish Day Camp" papers - SCANNED Publication: Specifications to be used in the erection of a parish hall - Architect Ernest L. McCoy. 8.5x11x1". Cover saturated with oil, a little greasy. Interior pages are okay. Bound with metal prongs. Placed in mylar sleeve. SCANNED Folders - letters of transfer out and in (to/from other parishes or congregations) SCANNED Roster of confirmation classes, 1880 and 1884 (1 page) - SCANNED - In DSPACE Program, 4th Annual Summer Conference, Camp Sierra, SCANNED - In DSPACE Document Box I - Church History Documentation Binder - Typed and handwritten manuscripts, "The History of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Kern County", by Mary Elizabeth Mangun, Bakersfield, CA, May With appendix (April 16, 1934), by Bishop L.C. Sanford, with information on past clergy. Notes from interviews with Alfred Harrell and Ms. Maud Metcalf re church and local history. List of in memoriam gifts church received for facility. Appendix B: "Brief Summary from Consecration to Present Time" and bibliography. "History of St. Paul's Church" by Ruth Ellen Swett - "Local Church History", January Typed, more in-depth. - SCANNED - In DSPACE Publication on 125 years of service, , by Thomas W. Holson, Sr., with updating by John Pryor. - SCANNED Prong folder - Memorials, Stained Glass Information, SCANNED Program, dedication of St. Paul's Parish House and Education Building, April 9, SCANNED Photocopy of bylaws. SCANNED Bound report - contract between church and architect for new parish hall. - SCANNED - In DSPACE "One Hundred Year Anniversary: Historical Data by Courtesy [sic] of Mrs. A.M. Tuttle" , stored in white envelope. SCANNED Handwritten manuscript, Church Service League History, by Maud Metcalf, SCANNED. In DSPACE Handwritten note re 1903 baptismal font donation - SCANNED - In DSPACE Old church building data and schematic drawings - SCANNED - In DSPACE Document Box J - Meetings and Conventions Diocese of San Joaquin Journal of the Special "Venture In Mission" Convention, January 28, 1984, and 24th Annual Convention with Constitutions and Canons, March 30-April 1, Diocese of San Joaquin Journal of the 25th Annual Convention with Constitutions and Canons, February 8-10, Diocese of San Joaquin Journal of the 26th Annual Convention with Constitutions and Canons, February 28-March 2, Annual Parish Meeting packets (multiple copies) , , SCANNED ECW meeting minutes SCANNED Loose pages - Parish and Board meeting minutes, SCANNED Folder - Church Board minutes SCANNED ECW meeting attendance lists: (spiral-bound notebook) SCANNED ECW board minutes, SCANNED ECW Board minutes, SCANNED Folder - Vestry minutes SCANNED ECW Board meeting notes, 1999 Document box K - Manila envelopes (1 per year): Vestry meeting minutes - financial reports, cash receipt reports, annual reports , , SCANNED Document Box L - Collection of Parish Messenger newsletters, SCANNED Document Box M - Color transparencies, 1970s, a few more recent of church building. Moved into 2 mylar sheets. Diocese of San Joaquin Statistics - Summary of 1987 Parochial Reports and Other Financial Reports. SCANNED 1965 Vestry minutes and treasurer's reports SCANNED Binder - Minutes of vestry meetings, SCANNED Vestry minutes folders. 1964, Folder - "Women of St. Paul's Treasurer Reports" , many cancelled checks from Women of St. Paul's Folders and binder - Financial Reports and statements for ECW and SCANNED Folders - ECW Treasurer Reports , 1974, SCANNED 3

4 Archival Bankers Box 1 - (11) ledgers of tithes(?), ECW ledger, Bible: 1893, in gold-colored box. Inscribed with, "St. Paul's Church, Easter 1893". Archival Bankers Box 2 Color photo album, removal of old walnut tree and planting of new trees, 2009, by Naomi Ricker. Good condition. SCANNED Hardbound scrapbook, September 1936-December 1940 (?) - Poor condition, many acidic materials. - SCANNED - In DSPACE Press, September January SCANNED Scrapbook, Women of St. Paul's 1975 SCANNED Scrapbook, - ECW, 1980 SCANNED In Remembrance book - capital campaign donors, custom calligraphy throughout, many names. Presented August x13x1". SCANNED Vacation Bible School, June 1979, all photos SCANNED Box 3-11 cu in. Albums hold ECW Board minutes, newsclips, budgets, photos, events info SCANNED SCANNED SCANNED SCANNED Book of Remembrance, Large book with few entries of memorial dedication of stained glass windows. SCANNED 2 Girls Friendly Society scrapbooks - not many pages filled, poor quality paper SCANNED Box 4 Scrapbooks, acidic news clips, over half empty. SCANNED 1975 newsclips, half empty. SCANNED 1977 newsclips SCANNED Clear hard plastic display of 1954 news article. ORIGINAL SCANNED Manila folders (2), loose news clips, recent, mainly re schism and Anglican era. Includes Primates Mtg. SCANNED Weddings, , newsclips and handwritten list. SCANNED Box newsclips, half empty. SCANNED List of all clergymen (n.d.) program for 85 years' service program for 90 years' service. SCANNED 1964 newslips. SCANNED Publicity clippings Includes annual reports. SCANNED Scrapbook of newsclips and correspondence to Nora Trafton, 1960s and 1976 Post-schism, Anglican, mainly color photos. ECW 1989, photos, events. Box 6 (second wave of boxes) Registers of Church Services: Hardbound books, listing attendance, communion numbers, etc. 9 x 12 x 5" and 10 x 15 x 1" Large format hardcover books: Baptisms: Confirmations: Burials: SCANNED 10 hardcover guestbooks, , Box 7 Hardcover scrapbooks, bound with cord. 9 x 13 x 12.5". Acidic paper and staples. Personal scrapbook of teacher Nora Trafton. Covers WWII, 1952 earthquake, building and dedication of new church building in 1954, greeting cards and other correspondence, St. Margaret's Guild and St. Paul's Guild. SCANNED 1969 events, photos, newsclips, meeting records. SCANNED 1972 news clips. SCANNED 1968 news clips and photos (1) (SCAN COMBINES BOTH 1968 SCRAPBOOKS) "History 1956 Women's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Parish" - newsclips and photos pages of newsclips and photos annual report. SCANNED news clips. SCANNED 1976 newsclips, many pages empty. SCANNED Box 8 News clips SCANNED ECW photos, news clips, events, Women of St. Paul's, ECW news clips and events. ECW 1979 news clips and events. ECW 1977 news clips, photos, events. ECW 1981, black and white photocopies of scrapbook pages. ECW 1988 Highlights album. Mainly color photos. Box 9 Framed print, 11.5 x 14.5", "America On Its Knees", of prayer for guidance in U.S. efforts against communism. May 7, 1952 SCANNED Scrapbook - ECW, 1980 SCANNED Scrapbook , mostly empty, some materials are in other book SCANNED Scrapbook Women of St. Paul's, newsclips SCANNED 1968 newsclips, photos, reports (2) (SCAN COMBINES BOTH 1968 SCRAPBOOKS). "History - Women of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, Bakersfield, CA" photos, newsclips, correspondence, reports, Girls Friendly Society (GFS) correspondence. SCANNED ~7 inches of index cards with member address and family information - connected to the canvassing project? 3.25" floppy disk - "St. Pauls Survey June 2003" xls file, Nancy Ryan. Loose newsclips, including large 1950s dedication/history article - SCANNED SOME Large photocopies of Bakersfield Californian article/photos re 1954 dedication of new church building. Box newsclips, mostly empty. SCANNED - In DSPACE 1974 newsclips, half empty. SCANNED Mainly photos and newsclips post Centennial History, by Thomas W. Holson. 2 copies, placed in envelope. Framed photo of Easter alter, April 2, St. Paul's information on back of frame. SCANNED - In DSPACE Color copies of photos mounted on matboard, 6.5 x 9.5 x 4". (ORIGINALS HAVE BEEN SCANNED) Box 11 - PHOTOS 13.5 x 15.5 x 4.5" Photos, mostly 1960s and prior SCANNED Clergy, parish, and events. Good condition. Most 8.5x11" or smaller. SCANNED Manila folder - history photos SCANNED B/w photo of youth service in forest location, n.d. 8.5 x 16" SCANNED Photo envelope - 20 photos printed SCANNED Color 35mm film negatives (1 envelope) Black & white larger-format film negatives (1 envelope) Framed photo of two men - SCANNED - In DSPACE Envelope - "extra" photos, printed St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). 4

5 Bakersfield (Calif.)--Church history Bakersfield (Calif.)--Church history--sources Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history--sources Episcopal Church--California--Bakersfield Episcopal Church--Diocese of San Joaquin--History Episcopal Church--History--20th century Church History Documentation St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). -- History Bakersfield (Calif.)--Church history--sources Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history St. Paul s Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History Historic Church Event Ephemera Ephemera Church Historian Manuscripts Bakersfield (Calif.)--Church history Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history Episcopal Church--Diocese of California--History Episcopal Church--Diocese of San Joaquin--History St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History--20th century St. Paul s Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History Box I The History of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Kern County 1934 General Physical Description note: Typed and handwritten manuscripts. creator: Harrell, Alfred creator: Mangun, Mary Elizabeth creator: Metcalf, Maud creator: Sanford, Louis C., Rt. Reverend Scope and Contents note Bakersfield, CA, May With appendix (April 16, 1934), by Bishop L.C. Sanford, with information on past clergy. Notes from interviews with Alfred Harrell and Ms. Maud Metcalf re church and local history. List of in memoriam gifts church received for facility. Appendix B: "Brief Summary from Consecration to Present Time" and bibliography. 5

6 Church History Documentation Church Historian Manuscripts Box I History of St. Paul's Church 1936 creator: Swett, Ruth Ellen, Mrs. Scope and Contents note Subtitle, "Local Church History". Bakersfield (Calif.)--Church history Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history Box I One Hundred Year Anniversary: Historical Data by [sic] Courtesy of Mrs. A.M. Tuttle 1955 General Physical Description note: Handwritten manuscript, stored in acid-free white envelope creator: Tuttle, Anna M. St. Paul s Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History Box I Publication on 125 years of service creator: Holson, Thomas W., Sr. creator: Pryor, John Box I Note regarding 1903 baptismal font donation Box Centennial History General Physical Description note: Housed in acid-free envelope creator: Holson, Thomas W., Sr. Box 9 "St. Paul's Survey".xls file on 3.25" floppy disk 2003 creator: Ryan, Nancy Legal Records Bylaws 6

7 Financial Records Bank Records Financial Records Account books Church fund raising Bank Records Box A Bank book 1974 Scope and Contents note 1974 bank book contains one transaction entry; other book covers Box A Bank book for checking account Box A Savings and checking documents for Women's Task Force Arrangement note Stored in original envelopes St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Box A Church bank statements Treasurer's Reports Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Financial Reports creator: Episcopal Church Women. Box A Church Financial and Treasurer's Reports General Physical Description note: Papers housed in clear plastic page protectors, bound together with yarn. Financial reports Vestry Annual Reports creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Box A San Joaquin Diocese Treasurer's Reports creator: Episcopal Church. Diocese of San Joaquin. Digital copies in DSpace 7

8 Financial Records Treasurer's Reports Box M Women of St. Paul's Treasurer Reports General Physical Description note: Folder with many cancelled checks from Women of St. Paul's. Financial reports Financial Planning and Fundraising Church fund raising Canvassing Records Church fund raising Box B Packet of training and sample materials for canvassers Late 1950s Scope and Contents note Includes brochures, promotional materials, and instructional materials for canvassers. Church fund raising Solicitation publications Parishioner offering envelopes Canvassing publications Church fund raising St. Paul s Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History Box B Canvassing publication 1964 creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Box B Canvassing publication with church history information 1968 creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Scope and Contents note Covers church history from 1880s to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). 8

9 Financial Records Financial Planning and Fundraising Fundraising Reports and Records Box B Pre-campaign Development and Leadership Study 2006 General Physical Description note: Comb-bound report Church fund raising Box B Women's Shaklee - Financial records for Shaklee sales Church fund raising St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Box B Strategic Plan General Physical Description note: Bound report Church fund raising Financial reports Box 2 In Remembrance - Capital Campaign Donors 1994 General Physical Description note: Custom calligraphy throughout book, with many names. Presented August 1995 Dimensions note: 11x13x1" Church fund raising Box A St. Paul's Episcopal Parish Budget 1928 Box A List of 2002 donations 2002 Box A Protestant Episcopal Church District of San Joaquin Parish and Mission Assessments and Quotas 1930 creator: Episcopal Church. Diocese of San Joaquin. Box A Folder of financial records and related correspondence

10 Financial Records Financial Planning and Fundraising Financial reports Invoices and Receipts Box A Envelopes of bills and invoices paid Box B Episcopal Church Women (ECW) invoices and receipts 1974 General Physical Description note: Materials are housed in original striped paper bag from 1970s. creator: Episcopal Church Women. Box M Diocese of San Joaquin Statistics - Summary of 1987 Parochial Reports and Other Financial Reports 1987 Episcopal Church. Diocese of San Joaquin. Financial reports Ledgers Box 1 Ledgers of tithes Box B Loose ledger pages General Physical Description note: Housed in paperboard portfolio. Box 1 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) ledger creator: Episcopal Church Women. Church Facilities Records Church architecture--california--bakersfield Church buildings--california--bakersfield 10

11 Church Facilities Records Box I Contract between St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Architect for the Building of a New Parish Hall 1947 Church architecture--california--bakersfield Church buildings--california--bakersfield Contracts Parish houses--california--bakersfield Box H Specifications to be used in the erection of a parish hall General Physical Description note: Cover saturated with oil, a little greasy. Interior pages are okay. Bound with metal prongs. Placed in mylar sleeve. Dimensions note: 8.5x11x1" creator: McCoy, Ernest L., Architect St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Church architecture--california--bakersfield Church buildings--california--bakersfield Box I Old church building data and schematic drawings Church architecture--california--bakersfield Church buildings--california--bakersfield Box I Stained glass window information General Physical Description note: Housed in prong folder along with listing of memorials from Church buildings--california--bakersfield Stained glass windows--california--bakersfield Records of Meetings and Conventions Conference programs Annual Parish Meeting Records creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). San Joaquin Diocese Convention Records Episcopal Church. Diocese of San Joaquin. Conference programs 11

12 Records of Meetings and Conventions San Joaquin Diocese Convention Records Box J Diocese of San Joaquin Journal of the Special "Venture In Mission" Convention 1984 Conference programs Box J 24th Annual Convention with Constitutions and Canons 1984 Conference programs Box J Diocese of San Joaquin Journal of the 25th Annual Convention with Constitutions and Canons 1985 Conference programs Box J Diocese of San Joaquin Journal of the 26th Annual Convention with Constitutions and Canons 1986 Conference programs Episcopal Church Women and Women of St. Paul's Meetings creator: Episcopal Church Women. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Box D Binder of ECW board minutes, clippings, notes and events St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Box J Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meeting minutes Box J Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meeting attendance lists General Physical Description note: Spiral-bound notebook Box M, Box K, Box J Vestry Meeting Records St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Anglican Board of Directors Meeting Records

13 Church Membership Records Letters of Transfer Church Membership Records Box H Letters of Transfer Church Registers creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Church records and registers--california--bakersfield Baptism Records Baptismal records Baptisms Dimensions note: 11x16x1" Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Baptisms General Physical Description note: Sealed in clear mylar. Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marriage Records Box 5 Marriages Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Box 5 Marriages Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marriages Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Funeral and Burial Records 13

14 Church Membership Records Church Registers Burials Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Confirmation Records Confirmations Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Box 6 Registers of Church Services General Physical Description note: Eight hardbound books Scope and Contents note Hardbound books listing attendance, communion numbers, etc. Church records and registers--california--bakersfield Church services Baptisms: Confirmations: Burials: General Physical Description note: Hardcover book Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Baptismal records Baptism 1899 to Confirmation 1899 to Marriage 1899 to Burial 1899 to General Physical Description note: Sealed in clear mylar. Custodial History note Returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Attendance Records Box H Roster of confirmation classes Box 6 Church Guestbooks General Physical Description note: Hardcover books Box I 14

15 Church Membership Records Attendance Records Memorials General Physical Description note: Housed in prong folder with information on stained glass window design and installation from Box 9 Address and family information cards Physical Description: 0.5 Linear feet General Physical Description note: Loose index cards Group and Program Documentation Camps and Schools Documentation Box H 1968 Parish Day Camp 1968 General Physical Description note: Housed in manila folder Children's ministries Box H Fourth Annual Summer Conference program, Camp Sierra 1934 creator: Sanford, Louis C., Rt. Reverend Church conference centers--california Enrollment card for St. Paul's Episcopal Church School ca Women's and Girls' Groups Documentation Episcopal Church Women. Girls Friendly Society. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Box D Merry Marthas program information General Physical Description note: Pages housed in clear plastic page protectors Church work--episcopal Church Lay ministry--episcopal Church 15

16 Group and Program Documentation Women's and Girls' Groups Documentation Box D Envelope of documentation for Women of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Box D Episcopal Church Women member directory Box D Packet of Episcopal Church Women (ECW) documentation 1997 Scope and Contents note Includes Bakersfield Californian's article on former rector Robert Earle Fosse's legal case against City and attorney. Box D Episcopal Church Women (ECW) documentation General Physical Description note: Papers housed together in clear plastic page protectors. Appear to have been stored in a binder originally, but no binder is present in the collection. Scope and Contents note Greeting cards, photos from events, obituary, facilities prep checklist for funerals, Diocese newsletter, recipes and preparation notes for Agape Supper, printout of church-related jokes/humor, ECW board meeting minutes and agendas. Episcopal Church Women. Girls Friendly Society Children's ministries Box H Girls Friendly Society membership card 1929 creator: Girls Friendly Society. Box D Girls Friendly Society newsclippings Girls Friendly Society. Special Events Box H Christmas Preview Publicity General Physical Description note: Manila envelope with clippings and photographs. Acidic paper and tape. Box H Christmas Present Preview Event publicity

17 Group and Program Documentation Special Events Service Programs Church services Christmas Service Programs creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Episcopal Church. Episcopal services Occasional sermons Occasional services Easter, Lent, and Holy Week Service Programs creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Existence and Location of Digital Copies Digital copies of four items in DSpace. Easter service Episcopal Church. Episcopal services Occasional sermons Occasional services Special Service Programs creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Episcopal Church. Episcopal services Occasional sermons Occasional services Box E Program for The Passion Gospel Scope and Contents note Program created by external publishing company. Box F Vesper Service program 1935 Vespers Box F Union Thanksgiving Service program 1929 Scope and Contents note Service held at First Christian Church of Bakersfield, with multiple churches present. 17

18 Group and Program Documentation Service Programs Box I Program for dedication of St. Paul's Parish House and Education Building April 9, 1961 Holy Eucharist (Anglican) Service Programs Church services Box F Bound collection of service programs and sermons 1971 Box I Church Service League History 1924 General Physical Description note: Handwritten manuscript creator: Metcalf, Maud Digital Copy in DSpace Church fund raising Church work--episcopal Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Press and Publications Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history--sources Episcopal Church--California--Bakersfield Newsletters Newsletters San Joaquin Diocese Newsletters Episcopal Church. Diocese of San Joaquin--Periodicals San Joaquin Star 18

19 Press and Publications Newsletters Diocesan Bulletin Digital copies in DSpace. Other Newsletters Box F Diocese of New York Bulletin 1964 Box E Friendship House Newsletter 1979 St. Paul's Episcopal Church Newsletters Box L Parish Messenger Newsletter St. Paul's Messenger The Messenger of St. Paul's Anglican Church Box D Girls Friendly Society newsletter 1966 Girls Friendly Society. Service Bulletins Box E Folder of service postcards and programs 1930s-1960s Episcopal Church. Episcopal services Loose News Box E Brochures and Tracts Box E Blank samples of church forms and certificates 19

20 Press and Publications Blank samples of church forms and certificates Box H Parish Profile 2007 General Physical Description note: Bound report, two copies. Books Box 1 Holy Bible 1893 General Physical Description note: Housed in gold-colored box. Inscription: "St. Paul's Church, Easter 1893" Box F Memorial Book for Grace Presbyterian Church of Jenkintown, PA General Physical Description note: Loose, unbound pages Box 3 Book of Remembrance 1962 Scope and Contents note Contains few entries of memorial dedication of stained glass windows Correspondence Correspondence Correspondence to St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). -- Correspondence Correspondence Box E Correspondence from Compassion in Jesus' Name regarding child sponsorship Correspondence from St. Paul's Episcopal Church creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Correspondence 20

21 Correspondence Correspondence from St. Paul's Episcopal Church Box E Every Member Canvass letter 1935 creator: Sanford, Louis C., Rt. Reverend Church fund raising Box E Letter to Parish from Rector regarding Annual Meeting 1927 creator: Patrick, William E., Reverend Box B Stewardship letter regarding pledge campaign and parishioner involvement 1990 Church fund raising Correspondence Resolution of the Vestry of St. Paul's Parish 1904 Postcard to Parish regarding Christmas services and Annual Parish Dinner 1928 creator: Patrick, William E., Reverend General note Postcard announcing 1928 Christmas and Advent services at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Annual Parish Dinner. Heading reads, "Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn!" Correspondence to groups within St. Paul's Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Women. -- Correspondence Girls Friendly Society. -- Correspondence Correspondence Box E Correspondence to Girls Friendly Society 1963 Girls Friendly Society. -- Correspondence Box E Envelope of correspondence to Episcopal Church Women 1979 Episcopal Church Women. -- Correspondence 21

22 Correspondence Correspondence from groups within St. Paul's Episcopal Church Correspondence from groups within St. Paul's Episcopal Church creator: Episcopal Church Women. Correspondence Box H Drafts of event invitations from Episcopal Church Women (ECW) 1991 General Physical Description note: Folder of loose papers Vestry fundraising correspondence 1927 creator: Harrell, Alfred General note Letter to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish from the Vestry Finance Committee, outlining expenses and amount of donated or tithed funds needed for Church fund raising Correspondence between Individuals Correspondence Photographic postcard to J.H. Hollister of Bakersfield from Hamburg, Michigan 1912 General note Handwritten postcard to J.H. Hollister of Bakersfield, September 9, 1912, with photograph on front of St. Stephen Church of Hamburg, MI. St. Stephen's Church remains the oldest operating church in Michigan. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. (Hamburg (Mich. : Township)). -- Pictorial works Photographic postcards Photographic postcard to Sister Mae from Jackson, Michigan 1919 General note Postcard dated January 1, 1919, showing St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Guild House of Jackson, MI. Addressed to Sister Mae from Dad and L(?); no address. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Jackson, Mich.). -- Pictorial works Photographic postcards Letterheads 22

23 Correspondence Correspondence between Individuals creator: St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Photographic Prints Box 11 Aerial photographs - color St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Church buildings--california--bakersfield--aerial views Box 11 Aerial photographs - black and white Digital copies in DSpace St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Church buildings--california--bakersfield--aerial views Box 11 Exterior church photographs Digital copies of older photograph in DSpace. Church architecture--california--bakersfield Church buildings--california--bakersfield Box D Girls Friendly Society photographs Girls Friendly Society. -- Pictorial works Box 10 Framed photograph of Easter Altar 1889 Easter service 23

24 Photographic Prints Color copies of photographs mounted on matboard Box 10 Color copies of photographs mounted on matboard Dimensions note: 6.5x9.5x4" Box 11 Black-and-white photograph of service for youth in forest location Dimensions note: 8.5x16" Box 11 Photograph of Easter altar 1941 General note Inscription on back of photograph: "St. Paul's Church, 17th and Eye Sts. Bakersfield, Calif. Easter, Ralph H. Cox, Rector." Printed April 19, 1941, Edwards Camera Exchange, Bakersfield. Easter service Box 11 Framed photograph of two men outdoors Box 11 Group photograph of Confirmation class and clergy 1939 General note Inscription on back of photograph: "St. Paul's Episcopal Confirmation Class with Bishop of the Missionary District of San Joaquin Louis Sanford and the rector, the Reverend William E. Patrick, Flag Bearer -- Burton Covel. Crucifer -- " (no name given) Patrick, William E., Reverend -- Pictorial works Sanford, Louis C., Rt. Reverend -- Pictorial works 24

25 Photographic Prints Color copies of photographs mounted on matboard Box 11 Photograph of Reverend William Patrick and Standard Bearers 1939 General note Black and white photograph taken outdoors, inscription on back of photo: "The Rev. William E. Patrick. Burton Covel (With Flag) Crucifer" (no name given for man on left.) Patrick, William E., Reverend -- Pictorial works Box 11 Photograph of Church entrance with Reverend Ralph Cox 1940s General note Black and white photograph taken outside St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Inscription on back of photo: "The Rev. Ralph. H. Cox at entrance." Crossed out: "Mrs. Jennie Vierling facing" Cox, Ralph H. -- Pictorial works Box 11 Photograph of altar, St. Andrew's Church, Taft ca St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. (Taft, Calif.). -- Pictorial works Box 11 Photograph of Bishop William F. Nichols Nichols, William F., Bishop -- Pictorial works 25

26 Photographic Prints Color copies of photographs mounted on matboard Box 11 Group photograph with Reverend Edward Morgan Morgan, Edward, Reverend -- Pictorial works Box 11 Group photograph of Sunday School Normal Class Sunday schools--california--bakersfield Box 11 Group photograph 1945 Box 11 Group photograph with Bishop Louis C. Sanford and Bishop's Banner General note Black and white photograph of delegation from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, outdoors with bishop Rt. Reverend Sanford, at St. James' Cathedral, Fresno. The Bishop's Banner is was presented by Bishop Sanford in recognition of the achievements of St Paul's church school. L to R: Mrs. E.P. Munsey, Carlos Scatton, Mary Gardett, Margaret D. Gardett, Eleanor Patrick, Louis C. Sanford, William E. Patrick, Lloyd Patrick, Mary Scott, Dorothy Gardett, Dorothy Donhue. Back of photo imprinted with "Fresno Republican Photo Engraving". Processing Information note Contextual information from parish letter written by Reverend William E. Patrick, found in church scrapbook. Children's ministries Box 11 Photograph of Bishop L.C. Sanford and Reverend William Patrick 26

27 Photographic Prints Color copies of photographs mounted on matboard Patrick, William E., Reverend -- Pictorial works Sanford, Louis C., Rt. Reverend -- Pictorial works Episcopal Church--Clergy Scrapbooks and Albums Albums Scrapbooks St. Paul s Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History General Church Scrapbooks and Albums Box C Church scrapbook, January Summer Physical Description: 9x11x2" Box 2 Church scrapbook September December Box 10 Church scrapbook Box 8 Church scrapbook Box G Church scrapbook, 1954, , and , , and 1969 Box C Press, St. Paul's Parish, January August 1958 January 1955-August 1958 Physical Description: 10x12x2" 27

28 Scrapbooks and Albums General Church Scrapbooks and Albums Box 2 Press, September January Box G Church scrapbook Box G Church scrapbook 1962 Publicity scrapbook Annual reports Box G Church scrapbook 1963 Church scrapbook 1964 Box G Church scrapbook Box C Church scrapbook Box 4 Weddings scrapbook Kern County (Calif.)--Social life and customs. Box G Church scrapbook 1965 Box G Church scrapbook

29 Scrapbooks and Albums General Church Scrapbooks and Albums Box 7 Church scrapbook 1968 Box 9 Church scrapbook 1968 Box 7 Church scrapbook 1969 Box 7 Church scrapbook Box 4 Church scrapbook 1971 Box 9 Church scrapbook Box 7 Church scrapbook 1972 Church scrapbook 1973 Box 10 Church scrapbook 1974 Box 4 Church scrapbook 1975 Box 7 Church scrapbook

30 Scrapbooks and Albums General Church Scrapbooks and Albums Box 4 Church scrapbook 1977 Box 10 Church scrapbook post 2000 Box 2 Album - Removal of Old Walnut Tree and Planting of New Trees 2009 creator: Ricker, Naomi Church buildings--california--bakersfield St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History--20th century Box 5 St. Paul's Anglican scrapbook Parish Group Scrapbooks and Albums St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Box 7 History 1956 Women's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Parish 1956, Box 3 Girls Friendly Society scrapbook I Girls Friendly Society. Box 3 Girls Friendly Society scrapbook II Girls Friendly Society. Box 2 St. Paul's Vacation Bible School 06/1979 Children's ministries Women of St. Paul's Scrapbooks Box 2 Women of St. Paul's scrapbook 1975 Box 8 Women of St. Paul's scrapbook

31 Scrapbooks and Albums Parish Group Scrapbooks and Albums Box 9 Women of St. Paul's scrapbook 1970 Box 9 History - Women of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, Bakersfield, CA and 1992 Scope and Contents note photos, newsclips, correspondence, reports, Girls Friendly Society (GFS) correspondence. Girls Friendly Society. Box D Women of St. Paul's General Physical Description note: Binder format Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Scrapbooks and Albums Episcopal Church Women. Box 5 ECW scrapbook 1989 Episcopal Church Women. Box 3 ECW album 1985 Box 3 ECW album 1987 Box 8 ECW Highlights 1988 Episcopal Church Women. Box 8 ECW scrapbook 1981 General Physical Description note: Black-and-white photocopies of scrapbook pages; originals not present. Episcopal Church Women. Box 9 ECW scrapbook 1980 Episcopal Church Women. 31

32 Scrapbooks and Albums Parish Group Scrapbooks and Albums Box 2 ECW scrapbook 1980 Episcopal Church Women. Box 8 ECW scrapbook 1979 Episcopal Church Women. Box 8 ECW scrapbook 1977 Episcopal Church Women. Box 8 ECW scrapbook 1976 Episcopal Church Women. Box 8 ECW scrapbook 1973 Episcopal Church Women. Box D ECW activities album 1978 Albums Box 3 ECW album 1983 Box 3 ECW album 1984 Personal Scrapbooks Scrapbooks Box 5 Scrapbook of Nora Trafton 1960s and 1976 creator: Trafton, Nora Bakersfield (Calif.)--History Correspondence Kern County (Calif.)--Social life and customs. Scrapbooks 32

33 Scrapbooks and Albums Personal Scrapbooks Box 4 Scrapbook of Nora Trafton creator: Trafton, Nora St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Bakersfield, Calif.). Bakersfield (Calif.)--History Correspondence Kern County (Calif.)--Social life and customs. Scrapbooks Box 7 Personal scrapbook, Ms. Nora Trafton creator: Trafton, Nora Scope and Contents note Personal scrapbook of Bakersfield teacher Nora Trafton. Covers WWII, the 1952 earthquake, building and dedication of new church building in 1954, greeting cards and other correspondence, and activities of St. Margaret's Guild and St. Paul's Guild. Bakersfield (Calif.)--Church history Bakersfield (Calif.)--History Bakersfield Region (Calif.)--Church history--20th century Episcopal Church--California--Bakersfield Kern County (Calif.)--Social life and customs. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.)--History--20th century St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Bakersfield, Calif.). Parish groups and guilds Photographic Images and Art Box M Photographic Transparencies Scope and Contents note Most slides are from 1970s, with a few more recent ones of church building. Housed in two mylar sleeves. Photo Postcards Photographic postcards Postcard set from 1937 Episcopal General Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio 1937 General Physical Description note: Four attached postcards with black-and-white photographs. No text on back of postcards. Episcopal Church--History--20th century Episcopal Church. General Convention Photographic postcards 33

34 Photographic Images and Art Photographic Negatives Photographic Negatives Box 9 "America on its Knees" framed art and poem 1952 Dimensions note: 11.5x14.5" Scope and Contents note Framed print of Uncle Sam praying, with prayer for guidance in U.S. efforts against Communism. 34