The Nelson H. Smith Collection (3 linear ft.) consists of typescript and handwritten sermons Smith delivered at New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham and various other churches, revivals, convention, associational meeting and events throughout his career. Most of the sermons are undated, but cover the period of Smith’s ministry from 1953 to 2006.

Correspondence, financial documents, programs and invitations, and other material related to his non-professional activities and family life. Also includes sermons and speeches, correspondence, programming, and administration relating to s Smiths’ position as pastor. Sunday services, special programming, and annual anniversary celebrations; and other materials make up a significant portion of this collection. Rev. Smith’s involvement in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as well as his work in The Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights (ACMHR and. Smith’s civic involvement represents with a number of community organizations in Alabama such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Materials also document National Progressive Baptist. Publications and Clippings include publications and newspaper and magazine clippings relating to the interests of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC.