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Unitarian-Universalist material

 Collection
Identifier: M178

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Scope and Content

Contains material related to the Unitarian-Universalists, particularly to the church in Brunswick, ME. Includes newspaper clippings, prayers, poems, pamphlets, and letters. Additionally contains a brief history of the UU Church, its presence in Maine, and its presence in Brunswick.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-1982, undated

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Universalism is a branch of Orthodox Christianity that, while believing in and studying the bible, rejects the literal nature of the text, including the miracles, the Trinity, and atonment. On January 20, 1812, 31 Universalists congregated in Brunswick, Maine. Over the years the played an active in state politics, helping Maine become one of the first states to abolish capital punishment. In 1961, the Brunswick Universalist Church merged with the Topsham Unitarian Church, by 1965 becoming known as the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains material related to the Unitarian-Universalists, particularly to the church in Brunswick, ME. Includes newspaper clippings, prayers, poems, pamphlets, and letters.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Unitarian-Universalist Material
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

http://library.bowdoin.edu/arch/index.shtml
Contact:
3000 College Station
Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
(207) 725-3288

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