Box 1

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Letters from priests, architects, officials with the Ecclesiastical Commission, and benefactors discussing the proposed Clifton church. Includes 1 ALS from Sir James J. Chalk to Fenton, Jones, and Rayner, 3 Dec 1856 and 1 ALS from Sir James J. Chalk to Fenton, Jones, and Rayner, 19 Dec 1856.

Scope and Contents Letters, receipts, and accounts regarding the proposed Clifton church. Discussion centers around the financial aid applications to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and fund raising efforts. Includes the following items: D by Sir James J. Chalk, 1 Jan 1857. ALS from Sir James J. Chalk to the Committee to erect a new church, 11 Feb 1857. ALS from Henry W. Wickham to Joseph Rayner, 6 May 1857. ALS from the Bishop of Ripon, 29 May 1857. ALS from Henry W. Wickham to J. Rayner, 15 May 1947. ALS...

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The first drafts and the final circular to raise funds for the building of St. John. The circular contains information about the populations of Hartshead and Clitford, a description of the church's accommodations, and an updated on fund raising efforts. Includes the following items: D Printed circular to raise funds for the building of St. John, Feb 1859. Draft of the circular to raise funds for the building of St. John, 1857.

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Contracts for the building of St. John. Includes descriptions of the site for the proposed church, estimates, conditions for the construction, and specific explanations of the carpenter, plumber, plasterer, painter, slater, glazier, and joiner's work.

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Letters, documents, and accounts regarding the construction of Clifton church. Letters from architects Mallison and Healey. Discussions about the consecration of the church and its position within the ecclesiastical hierarchy. Funraising correspondence. Includes the following items: D by Sir James J. Chalk, 1 Jan 1858. ALS from Henry W. Wickham to Joseph Rayner, 27 Jul 1858. ALS from Sir George Armytage to Joseph Rayner, 16 Mar 1858. ALS from Sir James J. Chalk, 18 Oct 1858.

Scope and Contents Letters and documents regarding the completion of the Clifton church and its consecration. Numerous letters from benefactor Thomas Atkinson, and Rev. John Birch. An account of grants and subscriptions towards the building of the church is included. Includes the following items: ALS from Sir James J. Chalk to J. Rayner, 28 Feb 1859. ALS from Sir James J. Chalk to J. Rayner, 8 May 1859. ALS from Sir James J. Chalk to J. Rayner, 23 Mar 1859. D by Sir James J. Chalk, Jul 1859. ALS from Henry W....

Scope and contents note From the Collection: The archives of the Church of St. John the Evangelist consist of .5 linear feet of material, including correspondence, manuscripts, documents and related printed ephemera, regarding its founding and construction in the township of Clifton. The papers, dating from 1856 to 1862 and arranged in chronological order, constitute the earliest records of this parish church, located near Mirfield, Yorkshire.Before 1856, the inhabitants of the township of Clifton worshipped in a church in...

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Bills and receipts regarding the construction of St. John. Also numerous lists of subcsribers that donated money for the building of the church.

Scope and Contents Letters and documents regarding the hierarchical standing of St. John with reference to the nearby Hartshead parish, including numerous letters from Rev. Allbutt. Includes details about the completion of the church, including the bells, and related accounts. Includes the following items: ALS from Henry W. Wickham to J. Rayner, 13 Dec 1860. ALS from Henry W. Wickham to J. Rayner, 14 Feb 1860. ALS from Henry W. Wickham to J. Rayner, 27 Feb 1860. ALS from Henry W. Wickham to J. Rayner, 28 Feb...

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Bills and receipts regarding the completion of the Clifton church and the furnishing of the building.

Scope and contents note From the Collection: The archives of the Church of St. John the Evangelist consist of .5 linear feet of material, including correspondence, manuscripts, documents and related printed ephemera, regarding its founding and construction in the township of Clifton. The papers, dating from 1856 to 1862 and arranged in chronological order, constitute the earliest records of this parish church, located near Mirfield, Yorkshire.Before 1856, the inhabitants of the township of Clifton worshipped in a church in...

Scope and contents note From the Collection: The archives of the Church of St. John the Evangelist consist of .5 linear feet of material, including correspondence, manuscripts, documents and related printed ephemera, regarding its founding and construction in the township of Clifton. The papers, dating from 1856 to 1862 and arranged in chronological order, constitute the earliest records of this parish church, located near Mirfield, Yorkshire.Before 1856, the inhabitants of the township of Clifton worshipped in a church in...