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First Baptist Church of Reno Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC1108
Abstract The First Baptist Church of Reno was established in Reno, Nevada in 1875 as a spin-off of an earlier congregation in Virginia City, Nevada. It was governed by a Board of Trustees; a number of societies and circles were organized for women, youth, and men. Reverand C. L. Fisher was the first minister; the Reverand Brewster Adams was one of the most prominent ministers (1910-1946) and civic leaders. The Church also established mission churches in Verdi, Nevada in 1896, and East Reno (Sparks,...
Dates: 1860-2003
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

Truckee Meadows Quilters' Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: 92-01
Abstract

The Truckee Meadows Quilters quilt club (hereafter referred to as TMQ or the Club) was organized in 1978 by local quilters and quilt lovers to promote quilting and to learn more about the art through study and sharing. Included are minutes, bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, quilt show programs, and membership rosters between 1980-2005.

Dates: 1980-2005
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

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Adams, Brewster, 1879-1959 1
Adams, Edna Raymond 1
Church, Florence Humphrey 1
Church, James Edward, Jr., 1869-1959 1
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