Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

10-19-2022

Inclusive Dates--Span

1950-1980

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1950-1980

Scope and Content Note

One aluminum communion tray with eleven (11) aluminum cups, one aluminum collection basket with red velvet lining in the base, plus one file of historical information about the establishment of the Cooper’s Chapel Church of Christ. Included in the collection is a historical sketch by Pauline Anderson Slovak and photocopies of several photographs of the building and grounds.

Biographical Note

The following biographical note is excerpted from Waymarking.com:

“Cooper’s Chapel Church of Christ existed from 1892-1980. The communion ware was used from the 1950s until the congregation closed. The site of numerous social activities, particularly during the 1930s Depression period, the building served as a place of worship until 1980. The church has been closed since 1980.”

Former Cooper’s Chapel Church of Christ-Titus County, TX, Waymarking.com, https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm11HWQ_FORMER_Coopers_Chapel_Church_of_Christ_Titus_County_TX

Donor Note

Donated by Charles G. Anderson, Sr. (ACC Class of 1957). Anderson grew up attending the Cooper Chapel congregation.

Arrangement

The processors retained the original order as received.

Content List

Communion tray, collection plate, file folder with historical sketch and photographs

Subjects

Churches of Christ--Texas, Churches of Christ--Titus County

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

1.0 linear feet (1 box)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #303

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Use Restrictions

Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.

Processing Status

Processed

Finding Aid created by

McGarvey Ice

Subjects--Personal Names

Cooper's Chapel Church of Christ

Comments

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