MS 519 - Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church (West Millgrove, Ohio)

Title	MS 519 - Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church (West Millgrove, Ohio)
Subject	Church
Introduction	The records of Ladies Aid Society of the West Millgrove Congregational Church, consist of approximately .3 linear ft., primarily record books and ledgers, dating from 1888 through 1954. The collection was transferred to the Center for Archival Collections during April 1988 from the Wood County Historical Museum (donated to them in 1981 by the estate of Mrs. J.E. Wirt). This register was prepared by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts, Center for Archival Collections, February, 1991. No restrictions exist on the the use of this collection.
Agency History	The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church of West Millgrove began April 27, 1888, for the purpose of raising money for the Church. Due to declining membership, the Society disbanded February 18, 1954, the remaining treasury of $14.07 being turned over to the Church general fund. (The records of the Church are available on microfilm as MS 413).
Scope and Content	This collection contains information about the Ladies Aid Society from 1888 to 1954. The collection consists mainly of record books and ledgers, with fairly detailed financial data. The minutes of the meetings are sparse. The Society raised money by quilting, tying comforters, domestic sewing, various benefit dinners, and selling greeting cards and shirts. The money raised helped pay the pastor's salary, put new flooring in the Church, the fund for War Victims and Reconstruction (following World War II), and general Church needs. The various record books reflect the day-to-day costs of materials, the time involved in fabrication, and the individuals working on each quilting project.
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS RECORD BOOKS 1888-1954 Arranged chronologically Includes the charter, financial information, membership list, attendance records, and minutes. MEMBERSHIP BOOK n.d. Includes members' names, record of dues paid, and attendance. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS QUILT RECORD BOOK 1930-1953 Arranged chronologically Contains information about the number of quilts made, for whom, and at what cost. LEDGER 1889-1939 Arranged chronologically Attendance and dues records, expenditures, and minutes. RECEIPT BOOKS 1937-1954 Arranged chronologically Receipts for all financial transactions. LITERARY PRODUCTIONS HISTORY n.d. Consists of the original charter, speeches, mother-daughter banquet agenda, and information about the final meeting.
Inventory	Box 1 Record book, 1888-1907 Record book, 1907-1933 Record book, 1934-1954 Membership dues record, n.d. Quilting record, 1930-1953 Ledger, 1889-1899 Ledger, 1899-1939 Receipt books, 1937-1954 Ladies Aid Society history, 1954