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Polis (Project On-Line Indianapolis Study) Center Records, 1991-2001 Preliminary Inventory UA 023 Qty.: 50 C.F Polis (Project On-Line Indianapolis Study) Center Records, 1991-2001 Preliminary Inventory UA 023 Qty.: 50 c.f. (49 cartons, 3 document boxes) ABSTRACT The Polis Center is a research center established in 1989 and affiliated with IUPUI and its School of Liberal Arts that focuses on Indianapolis and Indiana-related research projects. The majority of the records included here form the Indianapolis Congregations Archives from the Religion and Urban Culture project. Data compiled was analyzed to produce several books and other studies of religious life in Indianapolis. Records include statistical reports, survey information, interviews, records and information on Indianapolis neighborhoods and individual congregations, and other materials. ACCESS Personnel and student records and other personal information in these records are restricted. All other material is open to the public without restriction. Copyright laws of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) govern the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. PREFERRED CITATION Cite as: Polis Center Records, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. ACQUISITION Accessions: UA-023, A2002/03-048. SUBJECT TERMS Polis Center IUPUI (Campus). School of Liberal Arts Indianapolis (Ind.) – Religion COLLECTION STATUS This preliminary inventory serves as an interim guide to the described records. A finished finding aid based on final appraisal and arrangement of the records of this university unit will be prepared at a future date. 2 Contents Box Encyclopedia of Indianapolis 1 History, ca. 1992 (Newsletter) 1991-1994 POLIS Publications, 1990s POLIS- Religion Materials, 1990s Miscellaneous POLIS publications, 1999-2003 The Indiana Congregations Archives- General Black Churches- General Information, 1990s Bethel AME Directory, 1956 Bethel AME Church Board Minutes, 1906- 1909 Indiana Missionary Baptist State Convention, 1982 Baptist Golden Jubilee, 1965 Baptist Churches- Newspaper Articles Indianapolis Black Churches Acton Baptist Church- History, ca. 1992 AME Bethel Allen Chapel AME Church History Baptist- The Indiana Congregations Archives Historical Sources Available by County, ca. 1990s Indiana Baptist Convention 21st Annual Convention- Mt. Carmel Baptist, 1961 75th Anniversary- St. John’s Missionary Baptist, 1972 Indiana Baptist Association Yearbook, 1950-1951 Baptist Temple Newspaper Clippings, 1959-1981 (OUT CARD) Broadway St. Baptist Yearbook, 1934-1935 Burge Temple Baptist Church New Bethel Baptist Church, First 100 Years, ca. 1975 First Southern Baptist Church First Baptist Church Garfield Park Baptist History, 1988 Second Baptist Church History Baptist- Tuxedo Park Church Bulletins 1909, 1913-1914 Dr. Clutton, Building Daily Vacation Bible School Miscellaneous Primary Bible Stories Baptist Observer- Baptist Herald General History Annual Reports Catholic- The Indiana Congregations Archives Protestant/Catholic Relations 3 Directory, 1964 Newspaper Articles, Socialism 1911-1912, 1914, Knights of Columbus, Indiana Catholic Prohibition, Religion & Education Anti-Catholic Election Leaflet, 1914 Assumption Catholic Church Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King St. Christopher Parish, 1942 St. Luke Zoning Issues, Meridian Hills Diocese of Indianapolis Holy Trinity Baptism Records, General History, Financial Report Immaculate Heart of Mary, Planning ca. 1946 St. Ann, 1992 St. Joan of Arc, 1971 Church of the Holy Cross, 1946 Indianapolis, General St. Mark Church, 1973 St. Mary’s Church St. Matthew, 1983 St. John, Membership, General History St. Patrick’s Annual Reports, History, Clergy, Directories, Societies, Social Events, Membership (1920), Parish History St. Philip Neri General History & Membership St. Rita Marriage Records St. Simon the Apostle Parish St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Info, Directory 1995, 50th Anniversary, UFW Boycott (1972) Central Christian- The Indiana Congregations Archives Board Anniversary Education Clergy Directory 2 Missions Newspaper Articles Christian- The Indiana Congregations Archives Northwood Christian Church- Yearbook & Directory, 1964-1965 3rd Christian Church (History) 2nd Christian Church- Membership Survey, General History Christian Church History Disciples of Christ Inquiries, 1995 Ben Davis Christian Church Central Christian Church- General, Annual Reports, Miscellaneous Downey Christian Church East 49th St. Christian Church East 91st St. Christian Church Disciples of Christ- Newspaper Articles 4 Church Federation Directory of Churches & Ministers, 1945-1946 Politics (OUT CARD) Directory of Churches & Miniters, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1973/74, 1985/86, 1993/94 Church of God Sources in Archives, Congregation/ Regional History (1996) Northside Church History (1976) Meridian Church History (1980) First Congregational Church, 1921 Church Federation-Minutes: 1918-1919 (OUT CARD) First Congregational Plymouth Circle (Women) Council Minutes (1917, 1920) Clerks Reports (1921-1922) Plymouth Union (Women’s Club Yearbook 1955) Bulletins Membership Lists (1926) General History Membership Directories Council Minutes (1918, 1919) Annual Reports Reverends Edyvean, Kolsti, Savage, Utterback & Hay Constitution & By-Laws Notes from Worship Service Bulletins United Church of Christ- Ellenberger, Membership List, 1997 First Friends Newspaper Articles Indianapolis Monthly Meeting (IMM) Directory (1909, 1912, 1916, 1919) IMM History Sabbath School Reports Overseers Annual Statistical Reports Treasurer’s Reports 3 General History Directories Second Friends- General History Jewish: Beth-El Zedeck Membership Directory (1965/66) [Publications, 1992, 1958] Newsletters/ Announcements, 1996-1997 General History Project Roots & Wings (1995/96) Membership (1933) [more Publications1995, 1978, 1958] Jewish: Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation 5 Reaction to Social Issues War Efforts (1918) Presidential Report & Message New Songs Constitution (1918) Cash Ledger (1916-1923) Archival Resources Miscellaneous Board Minutes (1908-1916), Pew Owners (1908-1921) Newspaper Articles Jewish- The Indiana Congregations Archives Newspaper Articles “Highlights of Indianapolis Jewish Community” 1954 “Organizing the American Jewish Community” Miscellaneous Congregations & Organizations Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, miscellaneous B’nai Torah- Membership List (1997, 1958), 1st 50 Years (1973) Episcopal- The Indiana Congregations Archives Episcopal Church- Reaction to Social Issues Christ’s Church Choir & Vestrymen Christ Church Cathedral- Messages from Clergy, Financial Info, Societies/ Organizations, Physical Property, History Trinity (Trinity Episcopal Church, 1969) St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, History (1963) St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, History All Saints Episcopal Church, History, 1964 Christ Church, General History Lutheran- The Indiana Congregations Archives Indianapolis Lutheran High School Indianapolis Lutheran Churches Federation of Lutheran Churches, Missouri Synod Indianapolis ECLA Affiliates Indiana History Lutherans in Indianapolis Miscellaneous Articles & Papers on Indianapolis Lutheranism Gethsemane, church Business St. Marks Membership (1923), General History St. Paul Yearbooks, Annual Reports, Church Publications, General History Gethsemane Membership Methodist- The Indiana Congregations Archives Methodist Episcopal Ministers Association, 1908-1909 Church Lists in DePauw Archives Indiana Annual Conference, General History, Reports 1940-1970 Indiana Area of the Methodist Episcopal Church 6 Miscellaneous Publications & Information Reaction to Community Social Issues, Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Castleton United Methodist Church Central Avenue Methodist Church Programs/ Pamphlets Central Avenue UMC- The Dynamo (Publication) 4 Central Avenue Sunday School Secretary’s Book1903-1935 Scrapbook, O.H. Palmer, Central Ave. UMC Central Ave. Methodist Societies Denominational Issues Physical Plant Design WWI Honor Roll History/Timeline Governance/ Leadership Church Membership(1925) Member Directories Methodist- The Indiana Congregations Archives East 10th Street Methodist Directory Edwin Ray UMC History Near Eastside UMC Parish Directories Edwin Ray Methodist Church Directories Forest Manor UMC Merritt Place Roosevelt Temple Methodist Church Timeline History- Small Indiana Towns Methodist Church Histories (Assorted) Roberts Park Annual Reports Board Meeting Minutes Budget Bulletins Directories Epworth League Financial Reports General Members Pastors Planning Conference Programs Miscellaneous Reports Rosedale Hills EUB Church Directory, 1958 Irvington United Methodist Church Directory, 1997 Otterbein United Methodist Church Directory, 1966 & 1985 St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Directory, 1966 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Methodist- United Brethren New York Street Evangelical Church Moravian Church Newspaper Articles 7 Eastern Orthodox- Romanian, Greek, Syrian Orthodox Macedonia/ Bulgaria- St. Stephen Church Pentecostal Churches in Indianapolis Pilgrim Holiness Churches in Indianapolis Presbyterian- The Indiana Congregations Archives Presbytery of Indianapolis Newspaper Articles First Presbyterian Church Membership List, 1953, 1940 First Meridian Heights United Presbyterian Church Irvington Presbyterian Church Directory, 1929-1930 Irvington Presbyterian Church Membership & Organization List & Directory 1931-1932, 1934-1935 Presbyterian- Meyer Chapel Membership, 1928 Prentice Presbyterian Church 2nd Presbyterian Membership (1928), Directory (1947) & Roll (1964) Presbyterian- Southport,
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