Chicago Bible Society records

  • Creator Names Chicago Bible Society.
  • Title Chicago Bible Society records [manuscript], 1848-1906.
  • Physical description 6 v. and few items.
  • Collection summary Record books of the Chicago Bible Society, beginning with the annual meeting on Dec. 17, 1848, through April 18, 1880; April 24, 1881, through Oct. 28, 1899; July 29, 1889, through April 19, 1906. Includes a volume on Women's Council by-laws and meetings, 1893-1901; records of business committees, 1897-1906; and a register for July 25-Oct. 31, 1893. A copy of the 62nd annual report is included. Thomas B. Carter served as the organization's secretary for many years. Supporters of the Society came from several denominations, and efforts were made to place Bibles everywhere, regardless of denomination, in sites such as boats, prisons, reform schools, hotels, hospitals, private homes, missions, and railroad trains.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note The Chicago Bible Society was an auxiliary of the American Bible Society.
  • Names
    • Chicago Bible Society.
    • Carter, Thomas B.
  • Uniform Title Bible Publication and distribution Illinois Chicago 19th century.
  • Subjects
    • Evangelicalism Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Women Illinois Chicago 19th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Religious life and customs 19th century.
  • Genre
    • Lists. aat
    • Minutes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.