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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Hurshel Bartscht, member of Springfield's First Congregational Church, discusses the rebuilding the church after it was destroyed by fire in 1956; support from the Springfield religious community; services in Temple B'rith Sholom; groundbreaking ceremonies for the new church; and his thoughts on service to the church.

1 tape, 90 min., 14 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Ruth Bartscht, member of Springfield's First Congregational Church, discusses church events, women's fellowship activities, the church choir, fund-raisers, church fire in 1956, rebuilding process, support from the religious community, and the groundbreaking of the new church at Bates and Cherry Streets.

1 tape, 90 min., 16 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Broeker, member of Springfield's First Congregational Church, discusses the events and activities of her association with the church. She recalls Christmas celebrations, Forefathers' Day Dinners, the destruction of the church by fire in 1956, fundraising and rebuilding, support from the religious community, involvement with the choir, church members and leaders, changes in the church building and activities, and women's groups. Broeker also shares her peanut...

Scope and Contents FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Ogden Brown, long-time Springfield resident and member of the First Congregational Church, discusses church activities, Fore-Fathers' Day Dinners, destruction of the church by fire in 1956, support from the Temple B'rith Sholom, fundraising and reconstruction, and changes in the church over the years. He also discusses some of the positions he has held within the church including steward-, moderator, a member of the Handy Andys, and a member of the Pulpit...

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Byerly, member of the First Congregational Church, discusses her participation in church activities, former pastors, Forefathers' Day Dinners, 1956 church fire, assistance from the Temple B'rith Sholom, new church building, women's activities, and affiliation with the United Church of Christ.

1 tape, 72 mins., 19 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Craw discusses being a member of Springfield's First Congregational Church, its choir, organ, Handy Andy group, and the 1956 church fire and rebuilding.

1 tape, 66 mins., 17 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Frederick, member of the First Congregational Church, recalls the church's destruction by fire in 1956, support from the Temple B'rith Sholom, and the fundraising and groundbreaking of the new church building. Also discussed are the various events held at the church, the choir, and Sunday school.

2 tapes, 99 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file: see Mabel Byerly file

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Gardner, member of the Springfield's First Congregational Church, discusses the church's destruction by fire in 1956, support from the Temple B'rith Sholom, fund raising and rebuilding, ground breaking ceremony, role of women in the church, and the church's merger with the United Church of Christ.

1 tape, 55 mins., 20 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file: included with Byerly, Mabel

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Groan discusses Sunday School, women's activities, destruction of the church by fire in 1956, support from the Temple B'rith Sholom, fund raising and construction of the new church building. Also discusses New England Dinners, Handy Andys, and the First Congregational Church's affiliation with the United Church of Christ.

1 tape, 63 mins., 23 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Hyndman, member of the First Congregational Church in Springfield, recalls the church's destruction by fire in 1956, services at the Temple B'rith Sholom, construction of the new building, and the groundbreaking ceremonies.

1 tape, 53 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Henry Russel, 1980 OPEN See collateral file