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African American churches -- Georgia

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Black Church History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: aarl096-011
Scope and Contents

The Black Church History collection consists of items from various churches in the Atlanta area and throughout the South. These items range from church histories, annual events and programs. These materials give insight to these various religious institutions and their community efforts.

The date ranges of this collection are 1970-2002.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970 - 2002

Christians for Change Baptist Church (Riverdale, Ga.) records

 Collection
Identifier: aarl-96-011
Scope and Contents

Christians for Change Baptist Church is located in Riverdale, GA and was officially established in 1995. The church continues to serve as a house of worship for its community, and is currently under the leadership of Reverend Michael Wayne Baldwin.

This collection includes programs, photographs, and ephemera materials. Majority of the collection was donated by member Gloria Strong.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2002 - 2023

Dr. Barbara King papers

 Collection
Identifier: aarl016-002
Scope and Contents note

The Collection Consists of sermon notes, journals, books, travel documents, a map, catalogues, flyers, an ID card, invitations, correspondence, programs, Newspaper clippings, writings by various authors, photographs, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, DVDs, and awards of Dr. Barbara King dating from 1945-2016. In addition to physical awards included, there is a listing of names and pictures of additional awards that Dr. Barbara King has received.

Dates: 1945-2016

Edward Randolph Carter and Andrew Jackson Lewis collection

 Collection
Identifier: aarl90-004
Overview The collection consists of papers of Edward Randolph Carter and Andrew Jackson Lewis from ca. 1890-1985. The papers include correspondence, printed material, photographs, financial records, clippings, a diary (1942) documenting Lewis' military service during World War II, and ephemera. Early materials (1905-1942) pertain to Carter's religious activities and duties as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) and also include writings and sermons of Carter. The bulk of the collection...
Dates: [ca. 1890-1985]

Henry J. and Florine D. Furlow papers

 Collection
Identifier: aarl89-006
Overview The collection consists of papers of Henry J. and Florine Dyer Furlow from 1938-1986. The papers include correspondence, photographs, printed material, scrapbooks, ephemera, and sheet music documenting the Furlows' activities as music leaders at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church (Atlanta, Ga.) and their involvement in educational and civic organizations in Georgia. Of particular interest are the programs, scripts, costumes, and publicity materials pertaining to the pageant "Heaven Bound." The...
Dates: 1938-1986

Paradise Missionary Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: aarl015-001
Scope and Contents

The Paradise Missionary Baptist Church Collection dates from 1947 to 2013 and it consists of Church Anniversaries, Special Events, Social Clubs, Correspondences and a Photograph collection.

Dates: 1930-2015