St. John’s Lutheran Church Scrapbook Collection

Collection

Identifier: MG Nwk StJohns-(Main)

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St. John's Lutheran Church Scrapbook Collection

Scope and Contents

Created in 1934, this scrapbook includes details about the history and architecture of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newark, New Jersey. It contains text written by a member of the church, Bertha Stumpf, as well as images of the church’s exterior, interior, and three pastors from 1867 to 1934. The scrapbook focuses on Stumpf's husband, Frederick Kilgus, describing his involvement with the church. It also includes images of Bertha Stumpf, Frederick Kilgus, and the old church. The scrapbook contains 26 pages.

Dates

1934
Majority of material found within 1934

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.

Biographical / Historical

Bertha Stumpf (1870-1961), a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newark, New Jersey, created this scrapbook in 1934. Stumpf’s husband, Frederick Kilgus (1852-1932), a member of the church who erected a new location at Avon Avenue and S 10th St in 1910. The old church was located on Halsey St., opposite Cedar St from 1860 to 1910. Born in Germany, Fred Kilgus arrived in the United States in 1869 and resided in Newark until his passing. He was President of the Church Council from 1908 to 1932. Frederick and Bertha Kilgus were married by a pastor of the church in 1897. As of the creation of this scrapbook in 1934, the church had 848 members.

Extent

0.79 Linear Feet (1 Box) : Small Drop Front Flat Box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The St. John’s Lutheran Church Scrapbook Collection contains a scrapbook related to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newark, New Jersey. It focuses on Frederick Kilgus, a member fo the church who erected its Avon Avenue location.