Women -- West (U.S.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
First Baptist Church of Reno Records
Collection
Identifier: NC1108
Overview
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,...