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New exhibit on historic Congregational church records
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit in our Reading Room. The Church Records exhibit features examples of pre-1800s church records and offers explanations as to their relevance.
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As a celebration of these unique and diverse records, we have chosen to highlight a carefully selected set of records. In this exhibit you will find examples of excommunications, admonitions, covenants, relations, and baptisms. (Don't recognize a term used here? Stop by the library and check out the exhibit to learn more!) We invite you to come visit the next time you are in Boston to see these fascinating items!
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