Guide to the American Protestant Association Records
Title
American Protestant Association Records
Inclusive Dates
1842-1843
Call Number
RG 323
Creator(s)
Creator110
American Protestant Association of Pennsylvania.
Quantity
0.10 cubic feet (4 folders)
Restrictions on Access
Open for research.
Repository
Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 USA
Administrative History
The American Protestant Association was formed in Philadelphia in 1842. Its founders were alarmed at the spread of Roman Catholicism in the United States, feeling as they did that it was "subversive of civil and religious liberty." They formed an association to further their Protestant interests; to educate their congregations about the differences between Protestantism and "Popery" and to encourage a thorough study of the Bible. The Association welcomed members from all Protestant denominations.
The records of the Association include its constitution, minutes, and first annual report.
Records of the American Protestant Association are available on microfilm master negative (MF13 T361d).
Corporate Subject
American Protestant Association of Pennsylvania.
Topical Subject
Protestantism--Relations--Catholic Church--19th century.
Protestantism--Pennsylvania--Societies, etc.--19th century.
Anti-Catholicism--United States--19th century.
Genre-form
Constitutions. aat
Minutes (administrative records) aat
Annual reports. aat
| Box | Folder | Description | |
| 1 | 1 | Finding Aid to Record Group 323 | |
| 1 | 2 | Constitution, 1842 | |
| 1 | 3 | Minutes, 1842-43 | |
| 1 | 4 | First Annual Report, 1843 |