The oldest denominational archives in

the United States PHS uses innovative

technology to serve historians educators

and faith communities Our professional

staff helps congregations and mid councils

find inspiration in their heritage scholars

deepen knowledge of the humanities and

genealogists explore family connections

Through PHS and the 500 years of history

at our Philadelphia location discover the

many ways Presbyterians have changed

the world

PRESBYTERIAN

Do you have personal papers rare publications or other materials that speak to the American Presbyterian experience Contact PHS to find out if your items are a good fit for our collections

Make a financial gift and sustain PHS as an eminent resource for honoring celebrating and preserving the heritage of American Presbyterianism

Join PHS as a member and receive digital copies of The Journal of Presbyterian History and Presbyterian Heritage our print newsletter Other highlighted benefits are listed below

I N D I V I D U A L L E V E L S

$50 patronTime Travelers a free reciprocal

 membership program

$ 1 25 histor i a nSubscription to the print version of

 The Journal of Presbyterian History

$250 fellowComplimentary Genealogy Research

 Service request

$500 schol a rCommemorative Brick Paver to inscribe

 on Heritage Walk

C H U R C H amp M I D C O U N C I L L E V E L S

$50 a ssoci ate Electonic subscription to The Journal of

Presbyterian History

$ 1 50 pa rtner Digitization Service discounted rate

 of $040 per page

$ 400 stewa r d Commemorative Brick Paver to inscribe

 on Heritage Walk

$ 1 000 benefactor Complimentary Individual Membership

 for a church member

To donate to the Presbyterian Historical Society or become a member call 215-928-3889 or visit us online at wwwhistorypcusaorgdonate

PRESBYTERIAN

D O N AT E T O P H S

Presbyterian Historical Society

As the national archives of the Presbyterian Church (USA) the Presbyterian Historical Society collects preserves and shares stories of the American Presbyterian experience

since 1852

PHS publishes articles exhibits interactive information and short films Classes congregations and individuals can use these resources to understand the religious history of the United States and the diverse ways Presbyterians have carried out their callings

Find out more wwwhistorypcusaorghistory-online

Visit wwwhistorypcusaorg to find out the many ways we support church ministries Presbyterians researchers and historians

Ask our reference team for help with your research question 215-627-1852 or refdeskhistorypcusaorg

Sign up at wwwhistorypcusaorgenews to receive monthly articles news and event notices

Visit us at 425 Lombard Street Philadelphia PA 19147 Monday through Friday 830amndash430pm excluding holidays and other closings

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PHS services and resources assist thousands each year From fielding questions about family histories and overseas missionaries to preserving and digitizing vital church records PHS is here to serve you

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A H I S T O R I C M I S S I O N

The rare publications and unique media personal papers and church records held in the national archives capture diverse and poignant stories Social movements theological trends medical and educational advancesmdashtherersquos so much to learn at PHS

Find out more wwwhistorypcusaorgcollections

Calvin online catalog records publications and processed personal papers

Pearl digital archives virtual access to thousands of images manuscripts and multimedia

Guides and finding aids to thousands of cubic feet of archival holdings

Domestic and international minister and missionary records

Church records from 50 states and the District of Columbia

Hallrsquos online Index of American Presbyterian Congregations

Interfaith nondenominational and ecumenical records

1Collection preservation and management of historic materials

1Biographical research services about ministers and missionaries

1Baptism marriage and membership attestations

1Heritage Preservation Grants for small churches

1Research Fellowships for emerging scholars

1Digitization services for churches and mid councils

1Genealogy research and family history

1Church and mid council anniversary celebration assistance

1Reference assistance from PHS archivists

Presbyterian family tree and timeline

Living History film series

Heritage and Reformation Sunday resources

Print-on-demand traveling and online exhibits

The Journal of Presbyterian History

PHS blog and social media

List of Honored Names

PHS Matters and Presbyterian Heritage newsletters

Historic Sites Registry

W O R L D - C L A S S C O L L E C T I O N S T O D I S C O V E R

T O O L S F O R E X P L O R I N G T H E P A S T

C O N TA C TP H S

All images in this brochure are reproduced from the PHS collections For more information visit wwwhistorypcusaorgbrochure