Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History

Scope and Contents note 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...