Norwich. Lee Memorial Methodist Church. [CH-CT N6 L4]
Formed in 1958 by a merger of Trinity and Norwich Town. The old Trinity church burned to the ground on December 29, 1958, while plans for a new church were being made. The congregation met in the local Lutheran church in Franklin Street until the new church on Washington Street was built, opening on December 7, 1959.
  • Benevolent Fund journal, 1958-1961.
  • Unity Group, 1978-1985. (See Trinity for earlier records.
  • Financial accounts for special programs, trips, camping, etc., 1967-1980.
  • Histories.
    • History, 1984, by James Aldrich.
    • History, 1959-1984, by James Aldrich.
    • History, from 1990 Methodist Bicentennial program.
  • Envelope of Documents:
    • 1958, July 15. Photostatic copy of Certificate of Organization for Lee Memorial.
    • 1958, August 13. Warranty Deed from Josephine C. Sas.
    • 1958, August 30. Statement from District Superintendent on merger of Trinity and First (Norwich Town).
    • 1958, September 8. Warranty Deed from Robert R. and Ellen G. Agnew.
    • 1958, September 10. Warranty Deed from Marilyn Crowell Cruthers.
    • 1959, January 2. Letter from Chief of Police returning check offered after church fire.
    • 1959, January 5. Letter from Chief of Police accepting check for Fireman's Pension Fund.
    • 1961, December 16. Mortgage from Norwich Savings Society, marked Paid May 15, 1986.
    • 1961, December 16. Mortgage Deed from Norwich Savings Society.
    • 1972, February 21. Warranty Deed from Robert R. and Ellen G. Agnew. (Parsonage property.)
    • 1986, February 5. Photocopy from Rose City Sentinel describing new pipe organ to be purchased.
    • 1986, May 22. Letter from Norwich Savings Society and Release of Mortgage.
    • 1987, February 10. Indenture of Lease with William W. Backus Hospital. (Date supplied on envelope.)
    • 1987, February 13. Letter from District Superintendent agreeing to lease space to William W. Backus Hospital.
    • 1988, May 13. Letter from United Community Services with agreement to lease space.
    • 1989, August 1. Agreement between Andover Organ Company and Lee Memorial for new pipe organ with specifications.
    • 1991, January 25. Receipt for filing fee on Certificate of Incorporation for Lee Memorial United Methodist Church.

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