See also: Reformed Episcopal
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The Diocese of Chicago
65 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 751-4200
Mr. Richard R. Seidel, Historiographer and ArchivistHoldings include the original records of closed and disbanded congregations and those of historic active congregations in the Diocese of Chicago.
100 Years: Episcopal Churchwomen. Chicago: Diocese of Chicago, 1984? Call #Folio BX5918.C5 O5 1984
Saville, John Kimball. Susan: Lay Ministry on the Frontier in Trenton, Baltimore, Anaheim, Chicago and Tucson, 1840-1888. San Bernardino, Cal.: Litho Prep, 1985. Call # BX5995.C45 S3 1985
Denominational web sites may include historical data and a directories of congregations.
The Diocese of Chicago. Vol. 47, no., 10 (October 1934). Kenilworth, Ill.: Church Club of Chicago, 1934. Issue dedicated to St. James Church in honor of its 100th anniversary. Call # D 28962.178
Hopkins, John Henry. The Great Forty Years in the Diocese of Chicago, A.D. 1893 to 1934. Chicago: The Centenary Fund of the Diocese of Chicago, Inc., 1936. Call # D 28962.417
Locke, Clinton. R. B. Dibberts, ed. Personal reminiscences of the Diocese of Illinois, 1856-1892. Chicago: Grace Church, 1976. Reminiscences of the Rev. Clinton Locke, who was a priest in Chicago. Call # FolioBX5918.C5 L6
Diocese of Chicago Web Site. Includes a page for St. James Cathedral and a directory of parishes in the diocese.
1133 N. LaSalle.
Giles, George C. History of the Church of the Ascension, Chicago, Illinois, 1857-1982. Aberdeen, S.D.: North Plains Press, 1984. Call # BX5980.C4 A82
201 S. Ashland.
Parish History and Year Book of the Church of the Epiphany, Ashland Boulevard and Adams Street, Chicago. Chicago: Payne & Payne, 1897. Call #F 8962.16905
637 S. Dearborn.
Congregational records are located at the diocesan archives. (see: Episcopal-Archives)
"The History of Grace Church." Grace Church Visitor. Vol. 6, no. 12 (November 1893). Chicago: 1893. Parish newsletter with rosters of church clergy and staff, choir, etc. Includes article on history of church. Call # D 28962.355
Organized 1849 at Illinois and Franklin and later located at Sedgwick near North Avenue. The parish, founded by Gustov Unonius, a Swedish Lutheran that became a priest in the Episcopal Church, served a Swedish immigrant community. Effectively disbanded in 1920.
Original records, 1852-1900
Communicants list, c. 1875-1876
Day book, register, and communicants list, 1879-1880
Pastor's diary with baptisms, marriages, deaths, and confirmations, 1882-1883
Minutes, 1858-1875
Parish register, 1867-1871
Baptisms, 1867-1877, 1887-1896
Burials, 1872-1877
Marriages, 1872-1879
Photos, articles and other material of historical interestAvailable at the Swedish American Archives of Greater Chicago (see: Evangelical Covenant-Archives and Historical Societies--Archives and Special Collections of North Park University).
Records available on microfilm:
Membership records, 1867-1915
Ministerial acts, 1867-1880, 1922-1940
Infant baptisms, 1887-1896
Minutes, 1858-1940Available on microfilm at the Swenson Center (see: "Chicago Churches and Synagogues-General-Archives" for more information).
1424 N. Dearborn.
Zander, Joanna. The Story of St. Chrysostum's Church in Chicago. Chicago: St. Chrysostum's Church, 1969. Call # BX5980.C4 C47
Wabash and Huron.
Original records are located at the diocesan archives (see: Episcopal-Archives)
Dibbert, Roderic B. Chicago's Cathedral, 1861-1976: A Symbol in the Heart of the Diocese. Chicago: Diocese of Chicago, 1976. F 8962.229
Ninetieth Anniversary of St. James Church, Chicago, 1834-1924, November the Thirtieth, Nineteen hundred and Twenty-Four, Being the First Sunday in Advent. Chicago: 1924. Call # D 28962.1671
Schultz, Rima Lunin. The Church and the City: A Social History of 150 Years at St. James,Chicago. Chicago: Cathedral of St. James, 1986. Comprehensive history of the parish set in the larger Chicago historical and social context. Includes historical information about other Chicago parishes. Call # BX5980.C4 J35
Shepherd, Massey Hamilton, Jr. History of St. James Church, Chicago, A.D. 1834-1934. Chicago: 1934. Includes members of vestries, organist, and clergy; list of memorials. Call # D 28962.81
4945 S. Dorchester.
Merged in 1968 with Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park.
Waterhouse, Margaret Thom, ed. The Story of St. Paul's. Chicago: Woman's Auxilary of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, 1956. Call # BX5980.C4 S27 1956
125 E. 26th.
Congregational records are located at the diocesan archives. (see:Episcopal-Archives)
Holdom, Jesse. A History of Trinity Church Chicago 1841-1921. Chicago: Trinity Church, 1921. Call # CaseBX5980.C4 T75 1921
Schenck, Noah Hunt. A Steadfast People the Pastor's Joy and Crown: A Valedictory Sermon, Preached in Trinity Church, Chicago, on Christmas Night, Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1859. Chicago: The Vestry of Trinity Church, 1859. Call #Case D 28962.79