Burke Library collection on African American Church History in New York City, circa 1950 -- 1979

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Burke Library collection on African American Church History in New York City , circa 1950 -- 1979

This series is open for research.

5 folders; 5 folders

This series contains photographs and a booklet documenting aspects of African American church history and life in New York City.

This series is arranged in original order.



Box 1 Folder 1 Photograph of concert at Convent Avenue Baptist Church, circa 1950 -- 1979


Box 1 Folder 2 Photograph of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Ruth Harris (Mrs. Ralph Bunche), 1969


Box 1 Folder 3 Photograph of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and two men, circa 1950 -- 1979


Box 1 Folder 4 Photographs and booklet on the consecration of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, circa 1951 -- 1958


Box 1 Folder 5 Photograph of an Episcopal Church procession in Harlem, circa 1950 -- 1959