Bethel A.M.E. Church Records, Indianapolis, Indiana...Bethel Church Anniversary Programs,...
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Collection # M 1240 OM 0612 BV 5171–5181
BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH RECORDS, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
1922–2015
Collection Information
Historical Sketch
Scope and Content Note
Series Contents
Processed by
Wilma Moore and Lyndsey Blair, with assistance from Kisha Tandy, Indiana State Museum
January 2017
Manuscript and Visual Collections Department William Henry Smith Memorial Library
Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269
www.indianahistory.org
COLLECTION INFORMATION
VOLUME OF COLLECTION:
22 manuscript boxes, 11 bound volumes, 6 oversized manuscript items, 2 color photograph boxes, 1 black and white photograph box, 4 OVA photograph folders, 1 negatives folder, 8 artifacts
COLLECTION DATES:
1922–2015
PROVENANCE: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2016
RESTRICTIONS: None
COPYRIGHT:
REPRODUCTION RIGHTS:
Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Indiana Historical Society.
ALTERNATE FORMATS:
RELATED HOLDINGS:
M1270 Bethel A.M.E. Church Addition, 1871–2016; F0597 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Indianapolis.) Board Minutes, 1871–1909
ACCESSION NUMBER:
2016.0144
NOTES:
HISTORICAL SKETCH
Richard Allen was the leader of the movement that founded the African Methodist Episcopal denomination. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church was built in Philadelphia by Allen and others in 1794. The church is known as “Mother Bethel."
Bethel A.M.E. Church was established in Indianapolis in 1836. It was started in the home of Augustus Turner who lived on Georgia Street between what is now West and Capitol Streets. The church began to grow and early on was known as the Indianapolis Station of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sometime after spring 1857 Christ Church Episcopal, located on the Circle in downtown Indianapolis, sold its building to Bethel. Bethel moved the building to land situated on the north side of Georgia Street between Senate Avenue and the canal. By 1859, the church hosted its second annual Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church and formally became the Bethel A.M.E. Church. This was one of a string of churches within the denomination named Bethel throughout Indiana and the country.
An esteemed group of men served as pastors of Bethel A.M.E. in Indianapolis during the 19th century. For example, Elisha Weaver was appointed as editor of The Repository of Religion and Literature, an A.M.E. publication that promoted education during the antebellum period and Willis Revels, a physician, served as a recruiter and surgeon for the 28th United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. James Matthew Townsend was pastor of Bethel during the late 1870s and went on to serve as missionary secretary of the Indiana Conference and travelled abroad several times. He was elected to the Indiana State Legislature in 1884.
Bethel was destroyed by arson in 1864 while Revels served as pastor. The Civil War and the destruction of the church caused financial woes for the church. In 1866, part of the membership left Bethel and formed Allen Chapel A.M.E. Bethel built on its current site at 414 West Vermont Street in 1870. Over time, it has made some exterior changes to its building.
During the first half of the twentieth century, Bethel A.M.E. continued to have an active membership. Many of the city’s African Americans patronized the denomination. In more recent decades with much of the black population moving outward from the downtown area, the church’s attendance has declined.
The church has been traditionally known for its outreach from hosting the nineteenth-century black state conventions to its social programs including an adult day-care, well-baby clinic, and a credit union during the twentieth century. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
In 2016, the congregation sold its building to a company that planned to locate a hotel in that space.
Sources:
Information in collection
F 0597 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Indpls.) Board Minutes, 1871–1909
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection is divided into ten series. The first and main series is the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. This series reflects the organization of the church and its many activities.
Series 2 contains the materials about the overarching body of the A.M.E. Church, the General Conference. Worldwide, there are twenty districts within the General Conference. The first section has information about the conference, followed by specific folders for various districts.
The Indiana Conference, to which Bethel A.M.E. Church belongs, is part of the Fourth Episcopal District. Series 3 has information about many of the churches in this district. The Indiana Conference annual reports make up a substantial portion of this series.
Series 4 and 5 are the Women’s Missionary Society and the Lay Organization, respectively. Both of these organizations contain information about Bethel, as well as other churches.
Christian and secular education has been a major mission for the A.M.E. Conference for years. The many folders in this series mirror that interest. Series 6 is subdivided by the Indiana Conference and the Fourth District.
Series 7, 8, and 9 (Other Churches, Organizations, and Individuals) look at the broader community. The churches, organizations, and individuals may or may not have a direct association with Bethel.
Publications, the last series, include books and other printed materials.
SERIES CONTENTS
Series 1: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Bethel Correspondence, 1952–2002, n.d. Box 1, Folder 1
Bethel Board of Trustees Correspondence, 1986–2001 Box 1, Folder 2
The Official Board Composition, n.d. Box 1, Folder 3
Bethel Official Board Agendas, 1986–96 Box 1, Folder 4
Bethel Official Board Agendas, 1997–98 Box 1, Folder 5
Bethel Official Board Agendas, 1999–2003 Box 1, Folder 6
Bethel Official Board Meeting Minutes, 1983–98 Box 1, Folder 7
Bethel Official Board Meeting Minutes, 1999–2000 Box 1, Folder 8
Bethel Official Board Meeting Minutes, 2001–03 Box 1, Folder 9
Bethel Official Board Notes, Church Conference, 1991–2004
Box 1, Folder 10
Bethel Official Board Meeting Financial Reports, 1989–2000
Box 1, Folder 11
Bethel Official Board Notes, Financial Reports, 2000–03
Box 1, Folder 12
Bethel Official Board Meeting Pastoral Nominations, 1985–86
Box 1, Folder 13
Bethel Notebook-Church Conference Meeting Minutes, 1981–86
Box 1, Folder 14
Bethel Notebook-Board of Stewards Reports, 1987–98 Box 1, Folder 15
Bethel Notepad-Official Board Meeting Minutes and Board of Steward Meeting Minutes, 1986–87
Box 1, Folder 16
Bethel Notepad-1987 Church Conferences, 1988 Conference Claims Record, 1988 Reid Ministry, and 35th Anniversary, 1987–88
Box 1, Folder 17
Bethel Annual Church Conference, 1960–74 Box 1, Folder 18
Bethel's 140th Anniversary, 1976 Box 1, Folder 19
National Negro History Month Observance, 1976 Box 1, Folder 20
Bethel's 150th Anniversary, 1986 Box 2, Folder 1
Bethel Church Anniversary Programs, 1988–2002 Box 2, Folder 2
Bethel's 170th Anniversary, 2006 Box 2, Folder 3
History of Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1982–2005, n.d. Box 2, Folder 4
List of Bethel Pastors from 1836–1988, n.d. Box 2, Folder 5
Pastor J. Allen Parker, 1969–72 Box 2, Folder 6
Pastor C. Wesley Gordon, 1977 Box 2, Folder 7
Pastor Walter W. Reid, circa late 1970s–early 1980s Box 2, Folder 8
Pastor Ulysses J. White, 1985, 1993 Box 2, Folder 9
Pastor John L. Lambert, 2000–01 Box 2, Folder 10
Pastor. John L. Lambert for Bishop 2004, 2002–04 Box 2, Folder 11
Pastor Carey A. Grady, 2009 Box 2, Folder 12
Bethel Members' Handbook, n.d. Box 2, Folder 13
Bethel Official Roster of Organizations and Officers, 1964, n.d.
Box 2, Folder 14
Bethel Directory, 1953 Box 2, Folder 15
Bethel Directory, June 1964 Box 2, Folder 16
Bethel Membership Directory, 1984 Box 2, Folder 17
Bethel Pictorial Directory, 1968 Box 2, Folder 18
Bethel Pictorial Directory, 1984 Box 2, Folder 19
Bethel Pictorial Directory, 1995 Box 2, Folder 20
Bethel Membership Lists and Roll Call (1 of 3), 1995–99
Box 2, Folder 21
Bethel Membership Lists and Roll Call (2 of 3), 2000–03
Box 2, Folder 22
Bethel Membership Lists and Roll Call (3 of 3), n.d. Box 2, Folder 23
Members Photos, n.d. Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 7
Document from "Members" Photo Folder, n.d. Box 2, Folder 24
Photos of Unidentified Individuals, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 6
Photos of Unidentified Individuals, n.d. Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 8
Greeting Cards, 1996 Box 2, Folder 25
Bethel Necrology, 1971–2001, n.d. Box 2, Folder 26
Bethel Quarterly Conference, 6 June 1987 Box 2, Folder 27
Bethel Quarterly Conferences, 1981–91 Box 2, Folder 28
Bethel Quarterly Conference, 1992–2003, n.d. Box 2, Folder 29
Bethel Board of Stewards-Correspondence, Minutes, and Handouts, 1982–2002, n.d.
Box 2, Folder 30
Bethel Board of Stewards-Rosters, 1994–2003 Box 2, Folder 31
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 1981–89
Box 2, Folder 32
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 1993–95
Box 2, Folder 33
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 1996
Box 2, Folder 34
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 1997
Box 3, Folder 1
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 1998
Box 3, Folder 2
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 1999
Box 3, Folder 3
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 2000
Box 3, Folder 4
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 2001
Box 3, Folder 5
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 2002
Box 3, Folder 6
Bethel Board of Stewards-Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Reports, 2003
Box 3, Folder 7
Bethel Stewardess Board No. 3, 1959–63 Box 3, Folder 8
Bethel Steward's Day Program, 1988–89 Box 3, Folder 9
Bethel Church School Meeting Agendas, 1997–2003 Box 3, Folder 10
Bethel Church School Meeting Minutes, 1997–2003 Box 3, Folder 11
Bethel Church School Convention, 1998 Box 3, Folder 12
Bethel Formal Re-entry Program, 1974 Box 3, Folder 13
Bethel Pipe Organ Rededication Service, 26 June 1983 Box 3, Folder 14
Bethel Building Fund, 1971 Box 3, Folder 15
Bethel Building Fund Pastoral Recommendation, Rev. Walter W. Reid, 1982
Box 3, Folder 16
Bethel Mortgage Burning Program, 1982 Box 3, Folder 17
Bethel Facility Master Plan Building Program and Planning Estimate, November 1997
Box 3, Folder 18
Bethel Physical Structure, 1992, 2001–02 Box 3, Folder 19
Bethel A.M.E. Church Elevator Addition Book (1 of 2), 21 February 2005
BV 5179
Bethel A.M.E. Church Elevator Addition Book (2 of 2), 21 February 2005
BV 5180
Bethel Sunday Bulletins, October–December 1958 Box 3, Folder 20
Bethel Sunday Bulletins, January–June 1959 Box 3, Folder 21
Bethel Church Bulletin, 1997 Box 3, Folder 22
Bethel Worship Guides, 1940s–1960s Box 3, Folder 23
Bethel Worship Guides, 1970s Box 3, Folder 24
Bethel Worship Guides, 1980–85 Box 3, Folder 25
Bethel Worship Guides, 1986–89 Box 4, Folder 1
Bethel Worship Guides, 1990s Box 4, Folder 2
Bethel Worship Guides, 2000s Box 4, Folder 3
Bethel Calendar of Events and Newsletters, 1988, 1997–2003
Box 4, Folder 4
Bethel Church Revival Programs, 1998, 2002 Box 4, Folder 5
Bethel Event Flyers, 1994–2000 Box 4, Folder 6
Bethel Community Collaborations, 1993–2003 Box 4, Folder 7
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Agendas, Correspondence, and Programs, 1982–2007, n.d.
Box 4, Folder 8
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Rose Teas, 1950s
Box 4, Folder 9
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Rose Teas, 1960s
Box 4, Folder 10
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Rose Teas, 1970s
Box 4, Folder 11
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Rose Teas, 1980s
Box 4, Folder 12
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Rose Teas, 1990s
Box 4, Folder 13
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Rose Teas, 2000s
Box 4, Folder 14
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society-Programs, 1988, 1990, n.d.
Box 4, Folder 15
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society Report, n.d.
Box 4, Folder 16
[Bethel] Mary Campbell Women's Missionary Society and the Young People's Division (Y.P.D.) Annual Day, 1993, 1996, 2006
Box 4, Folder 17
[Bethel] "Mary Campbell Missionary Society Estimated Budget-1902–2002" Overhead Projector Sheets, n.d.
OM 0612, Folder 1
Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 5
Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society (1 of 4), 1984, n.d.
Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 3
Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society (2 of 4), n.d.
Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 4
Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society (3 of 4), n.d.
Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 5
Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society (4 of 4), 1985, n.d.
Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 6
Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society, 1971 OVA Photos: Folder 1
Documents from "Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society," 1984–85, n.d.
Box 4, Folder 18
Bethel Women's Chorus Harvest Tea, 1950s Box 5, Folder 1
Bethel Women's Chorus Harvest Tea, 1960s Box 5, Folder 2
Bethel Women's Chorus Harvest Tea, 1970s Box 5, Folder 3
Bethel Women's Chorus Harvest Tea, 1980s Box 5, Folder 4
Bethel Women's Chorus 29th Anniversary, 1963 Box 5, Folder 5
Bethel Women's Bible Study, 2009 Box 5, Folder 6
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 11 September 1955 Box 5, Folder 7
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 1960s Box 5, Folder 8
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 1970s Box 5, Folder 9
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 1980–85 Box 5, Folder 10
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 1986–89 Box 5, Folder 11
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 1990s Box 5, Folder 12
Bethel Women's Day Journals, 2000s Box 5, Folder 13
Bethel Pre Women's Day at Crispus Attucks' Museum, 2009
Box 5, Folder 14
Bethel Women's Day Financial Reports, n.d. Box 5, Folder 15
Bethel Women's Empowerment Breakfast, 2014 Box 5, Folder 16
Bethel Post Women's Day Newsletter, 1994 Box 5, Folder 17
Bethel Men's and Women's Day Journal, 30 October 1983
Box 5, Folder 18
Bethel Men's Day Journal, 20 June 1954 Box 6, Folder 1
Bethel Men's Day Journals, 1960s Box 6, Folder 2
Bethel Men's Day Journals, 1970s Box 6, Folder 3
Bethel Men's Day Journals, 1980s Box 6, Folder 4
Bethel Men's Day Journals, 1990s Box 6, Folder 5
Bethel Men's Day Journals, 2000s Box 6, Folder 6
Bethel All Male Tea, n.d. Box 6, Folder 7
Bethel Children's Day, 1984–93 Box 6, Folder 8
Bethel Children's Events and Programs, 1980–91 Box 6, Folder 9
Cotillion de BETH-EL, 1975–85 Box 6, Folder 10
Photo Album #7: Cotillion de BETH-EL, 1976–77 Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 11
Cotillion de BETH-EL Album Contents, 1976–77 Box 6, Folder 11
Bethel Scholarship Fund Information, 1981–85 Box 6, Folder 12
Bethel Scholarship Recognition Services, 1980s Box 6, Folder 13
Musical Program and Crowning of A.M.E. Queen of Indiana Booklet, 1953
Box 6, Folder 14
Bethel Silver (25th) Anniversary Tea, 1959 Box 6, Folder 15
[Bethel] Richard Allen and Sons of Allen/Allen Stars Programs, 1952–67, 1986, 1997, 1999, 2003
Box 6, Folder 16
Birthday Clubs of Bethel, 1971–73, 1991 Box 6, Folder 17
[Bethel] February (Amethysts) Birthday Club Contributions and Reports (1 of 2), mid 1980s–early 2000s
Box 6, Folder 18
[Bethel] February (Amethysts) Birthday Club Contributions and Reports (2 of 2), mid 1980s–early 2000s
Box 6, Folder 19
Bethel Notebook-February (Amethysts) Birthday Club, 1969–83
Box 6, Folder 20
[Bethel] Patriotic Banquets, 1968–72 Box 7, Folder 1
Bethel Musical Programs, 1965, 1992, 2002 Box 7, Folder 2
Bethel Sunday School Programs, 1984–88, 2003 Box 7, Folder 3
Bethel Sunday School Board/Youth Ministries, 1991–2003
Box 7, Folder 4
Diploma for Evelyn Debbins, age 10, Passing from Primary to Junior Department at Bethel A.M.E. Sunday School, 1931
OM 0612, Folder 2
Bethel Mother's Day Programs, 1969, 1997 Box 7, Folder 5
Bethel Girl Scouts, 1986 Box 7, Folder 6
Bethel Garden Club, 1960, 1963, 1982–86 Box 7, Folder 7
Bethel Department of Religious Education, 1950 Box 7, Folder 8
Bethel Board of Christian Education, 1998 Box 7, Folder 9
Bethel Christian Education Department, 1997–99 Box 7, Folder 10
Bethel Christian Education Department Seminar IV, 30 May 1987
Box 7, Folder 11
Bethel Christian Education Department-Christian Education Week, 27 September–4 October 1987
Box 7, Folder 12
Bethel Christian Education Department-Christian Education Week, 25 September–2 October 1988
Box 7, Folder 13
Bethel Christian Education Department-Christian Education Week, 26 September–2 October 1993
Box 7, Folder 14
Bethel Local Lay Organization Constitution and By-Laws, 2002
Box 7, Folder 15
Bethel Local Lay Organization Agendas, 1984–2003 Box 7, Folder 16
Bethel Local Lay Organization Meeting Minutes, 1987–2002
Box 7, Folder 17
Bethel Local Lay Organization Devotions, n.d. Box 7, Folder 18
Bethel Local Lay Organization Programs, 1986–2003 Box 7, Folder 19
Bethel Local Lay Organization Harvest Tea Celebrations, 1984–90
Box 7, Folder 20
Bethel Local Lay Organization Miscellaneous Documents, n.d.
Box 7, Folder 21
The Reid Singers Ministry Booklet and Program, 1990–92
Box 7, Folder 22
Bethel Bible Study Certificate of Attendance [Blank], 2009
Box 7, Folder 23
Bethel Mailing List, n.d. Box 7, Folder 24
Bethel Mailing List (Class #1–20), n.d.
Box 7, Folder 25
Bethel Mailing List (Class #21–40), n.d. Box 7, Folder 26
Bethel Mailing List (Class #41–54), n.d. Box 7, Folder 27
Bethel Mailing List (Class #1–10), n.d. Box 7, Folder 28
Bethel Mailing List (Class #11–20), n.d. Box 7, Folder 29
Bethel Mailing List (Class #21–30), n.d. Box 7, Folder 30
Bethel Mailing List (Class #31–40), n.d. Box 7, Folder 31
Bethel Mailing List (Class #41–50), n.d. Box 7, Folder 32
Bethel Mailing List (Class #51–54), n.d. Box 7, Folder 33
Bethel Class Leaders Agendas, Mailing List, Meetings, and Reports, 1975, 1984, 2000–03, n.d.
Box 7, Folder 34
Bethel Class Financial Reports, 7 February 1940–18 December 1950
Box 8, Folder 1
Bethel Weekly Class Financial Reports, November 1956–December 1959
Box 8, Folder 2
Bethel Financial Reports and Budgets, 1962–2003, n.d.
Box 8, Folder 3
Bethel Connectional Budget, 1987–88 Box 8, Folder 4
Bethel Church Money Receipts, 1959–60 Box 8, Folder 5
Bethel Receipts from a Checkbook, 1967–80 Box 8, Folder 6
Bethel Human Resource Development Center-Correspondence, 1976–77
Box 8, Folder 7
Bethel Human Resource Development Center-Background, circa 1975–77
Box 8, Folder 8
Bethel Human Resource Development Center-Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, 1975–77
Box 8, Folder 9
Bethel Human Resource Development Center-Membership Forms, 1975–77
Box 8, Folder 10
Bethel Human Resource Development Center-Senior Citizens and Day Care Services Financial Reports, 1975–77
Box 8, Folder 11
Bethel Human Resource Development Center-"Project New Lifeline" Financial Reports, 1975–77
Box 8, Folder 12
Riley-Lockerbie Ministerial Allison Tour of Nine Urban Churches Guest Book Presented to Bethel, 1979
Box 8, Folder 13
Bethel Senior Citizen and Day Care Center Spring Tea and Musical, 1977
Box 8, Folder 14
Bethel Senior Citizen and Day Care Center Newsletters, 1975–77
Box 8, Folder 15
Bethel Miscellaneous Correspondence and Notes, 1958, 1988–2003
Box 8, Folder 16
Bethel News Clipping Image, circa 1950 Box 8, Folder 17
Bethel News Clippings, 1996 Box 8, Folder 18
Photo Album #1 (1 of 15), late 1986–early 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 1
Photo Album #1 (2 of 15), late 1986–early 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 2
Photo Album #1 (3 of 15), late 1986–early 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 3
Photo Album #1 (4 of 15), March 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 4
Photo Album #1 (5 of 15), March 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 5
Photo Album #1 (6 of 15), April 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 6
Photo Album #1 (7 of 15), June 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 7
Photo Album #1 (8 of 15), August 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 8
Photo Album #1 (9 of 15), September 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 9
Photo Album #1 (10 of 15), circa late 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 10
Photo Album #1 (11 of 15), November 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 11
Photo Album #1 (12 of 15), circa December 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 12
Photo Album #1 (13 of 15), December 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 13
Photo Album #1 (14 of 15), circa late 1987 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 14
Photo Album #1 (15 of 15), n.d. Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 15
Documents from "Photo Album #1," n.d. Box 8, Folder 19
Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (1 of 6), October 1984
Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 16
Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (2 of 6), October 1984 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 17
Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (3 of 6), October 1984 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 18
Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (4 of 6), October 1984 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 19
Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (5 of 6), October 1984 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 20
Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (6 of 6), October 1984 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 21
Documents from "Photo Album #2: Fashion Explosion," October 1984
Box 8, Folder 20
Photo Album #3, 1968, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 1
Photo Album #4 (1 of 2), 1967, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 2
Photo Album #4 (2 of 2), 1968, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 3
Photo Album #4, 1971, n.d. Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 1
Photo Album #4 (1 of 2), 1967, n.d. OVA Photos: Folder 2
Photo Album #4 (2 of 2), 1968, n.d. OVA Photos: Folder 3
Photo Album #5, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 4
Photo Album #5, n.d. Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 2
Document from "Photo Album #5," n.d. Box 8, Folder 21
Bethel A.M.E. Church Scrapbook, late 1960s–early 1970s
BV 5171
Bethel Guestbook, 1979–87 BV 5178
"Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church" Fan, Indianapolis, n.d.
Artifact: 2016.0144
Series 2: A.M.E. Church General Conference (including First–Twentieth Episcopal Districts)
CONTENTS CONTAINER
A.M.E. General Conference Correspondence from Paul Quinn College, 2000
Box 9, Folder 1
A.M.E. Church Logo, n.d. Box 9, Folder 2
History of the A.M.E. Church, 1999, n.d. Box 9, Folder 3
Structure/Organization and Districts of the A.M.E. Church, 1944, n.d.
Box 9, Folder 4
Committees of the 37th Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 6 May 1964
Box 9, Folder 5
38th Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1–13 May 1968
Box 9, Folder 6
Service of Word and Sacrament Program of the 45th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 30 June 1996
Box 9, Folder 7
Programs of the 46th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 5–12 July 2000
Box 9, Folder 8
Office of Ecumenical and Urban Affairs 1996–2000 Report of the 46th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 5–11 July 2000
Box 9, Folder 9
Election of Bishop 2000 (46th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church), 2000
Box 9, Folder 10
"Glad to be A.M.E." License Plate Frame, circa 2000 Artifact: 2016.0144
Episcopal Address of the 47th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 30 June–7 July 2004
Box 9, Folder 11
Worship Service and Holy Communion Program of the 47th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 4 July 2004
Box 9, Folder 12
Commemorative Souvenir Journal of the 47th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 30 June–7 July 2004
PC: 2016.0144
A.M.E. Church Bicentennial Program, 14 June 1987 Box 9, Folder 13
A.M.E. Churches and Bishops Scrapbook, n.d. BV 5177
A.M.E. Summer Council of Bishops, 13–14 July 1960 Box 9, Folder 14
Campaign Materials for Bishops and Ministries, circa 2000
Box 9, Folder 15
"Elect John F. White for Bishop, Punch #80," small plastic bag, circa 2000
Artifact: 2016.0144
Silver Anniversary Program Honoring Bishops S.L. Greene and R.R. Wright, 1961
Box 9, Folder 16
Annual Report of the A.M.E. Church Department of Home and Overseas Mission, 21–25 June 1998
Box 9, Folder 17
Mailing Lists, Unidentified, n.d. Box 9, Folder 18
Anonymous Notes Concerning Church Structure, 7–9 July 1988
Box 9, Folder 19
A.M.E. Church Position Papers, 1988 Box 9, Folder 20
The Catechism (Formerly The Turner Catechism), n.d. Box 9, Folder 21
Viewing the A.M.E. Church with the Laymen, n.d. Box 9, Folder 22
General Board of the A.M.E. Church Financial Report, 21–25 June 1998
Box 9, Folder 23
A.M.E. Church Financial Department, Report of the Treasurer (R.W. Mance), 1 April–30 June 1960
Box 10, Folder 1
A.M.E. Church Service and Development Agency Inc., Annual Report, 1999
Box 10, Folder 2
[First District] Saint James A.M.E. Church [Newark, N.J.] 1997–1998 Pastor's Annual Conference Report, 1998
Box 10, Folder 3
Fourth District Correspondence, 1948–99 Box 10, Folder 4
The Combined Minutes of the 1973 Annual Conferences of the Fourth District
Box 10, Folder 5
The Combined Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Fourth District, 1976–78
Box 10, Folder 6
The Combined Minutes of the 1981 Annual Conferences of the Fourth District
Box 10, Folder 7
The Combined Minutes of the 1987 Annual Conferences of the Fourth District
Box 10, Folder 8
[Fourth District] Meditation Messages in Celebration of African Methodism Bicentennial Year 1787–1987, 1987
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The Combined Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Fourth District, 1996–98
Box 10, Folder 9
Fourth District Annual Conferences of 1999 Box 10, Folder 10
The Combined Minutes of the 2000 Annual Conferences of the Fourth District
Box 10, Folder 11
The Combined Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Fourth District, 2002–04
Box 10, Folder 12
The Combined Minutes of the 2007 Annual Conferences of the Fourth Episcopal District
Box 10, Folder 13
Fourth District Correspondence, Notes, and Programs, 1954, 1986, 1999–2002, n.d.
Box 11, Folder 1
Fourth District Planning Meeting, 1998–2002 Box 11, Folder 2
Fourth District Mid-Year Convocation at Woodlawn A.M.E. Church, Chicago, Ill., 17–19 March 1988
Box 11, Folder 3
[Fourth District] Third Annual Report to the Chicago Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1997
Box 11, Folder 4
[Fourth District] Board of Examiners Annual Report of the 115th Session of the Chicago Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 24 September 1997
Box 11, Folder 5
Fourth District Opening Worship Services for Annual Conferences, 2002
Box 11, Folder 6
Fourth District-Allen Chapel [Kalamazoo, Mich.] Annual Report, 14 August 1998
Box 11, Folder 7
Fourth District Worship Guides, 1959–2003 Box 11, Folder 8
Fourth District Mailing List, 1958–59, n.d. Box 11, Folder 9
Fourth District Annual Conference Song Folder Favorite Hymns of Our Bishop, 1952
Box 11, Folder 10
[Fourth District] Bishop Joseph Gomez, 1956–1968 Box 11, Folder 11
[Fourth District] Welcome Banquet Honoring Bishop and Mrs. Samuel S. Morris, Chicago, Ill., 2 November 1984
Box 11, Folder 12
Fourth District of the A.M.E. Church Presents a Welcome Program in Honor of Bishop Robert Thomas, Jr. and Mother Beverly Thomas, 11 October 1996
Box 11, Folder 13
Fourth District Financial Documents, 1989, 2002
Box 11, Folder 14
Fourth District News Clipping, n.d. Box 11, Folder 15
[Fifth District] California Annual Conferences, 1997–98
Box 11, Folder 16
Quadrennial Report of the Sixth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church 1996–2000
Box 11, Folder 17
Seventh District Report to the General Conference 1992–2000
Box 11, Folder 18
[Eighth District] Union Bethel [New Orleans, La.] Report to the 142nd Session of the Louisiana Annual Conference, 1999
Box 11, Folder 19
[Ninth District] Investiture Ceremony of Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady in Birmingham, Ala., 1998
Box 11, Folder 20
Quadrennial Report of the Tenth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church 1996–2000
Box 11, Folder 21
Thirteenth District Report to the 46th Quadrennial Session General Conference, 5–11 July 2000
Box 11, Folder 22
Quadrennial Report of the Fourteenth Episcopal District to the 46th General Conference 1996–2000, 2000
Box 11, Folder 23
Eighteenth Episcopal District Final Quadrennial Summary Report 1996–2000
Box 11, Folder 24
Nineteenth Episcopal District Presents The Dedicatory Service Program, 14 January 1990
Box 11, Folder 25
Book of Discipline of the A.M.E. Church, June 1972 Printed Collections: 2016.0144
A.M.E. Church Discipline, 1980 Printed Collections: 2016.0144
Bicentennial Book of Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1984
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Book of Discipline: The Bicentennial Edition of the African Methodist Episcopal Church [Paperback Version], 1984
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Series 3: Indiana Conference
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Proceedings of the 99th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Kokomo, Ind., 22–26 September 1937
Box 12, Folder 1
Worship Services of the 112nd Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Richmond, Ind., 1950
Box 12, Folder 2
Indiana Conference Annual Meeting Notes, Terre Haute, Ind., 1953, n.d.
Box 12, Folder3
Souvenir Program of the 128th Annual Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 27 September–2 October 1966
Box 12, Folder 4
Souvenir Program of the 129th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Gary, Ind., 22–27 August 1967
Box 12, Folder 5
Worship Services of the 137th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 15 August 1975
Box 12, Folder 6
Souvenir Programs of the 139th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 22–28 August 1977
Box 12, Folder 7
Worship Service of the 148th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 7 September 1986
Box 12, Folder 8
Souvenir Program of the 149th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Gary, Ind., 3–6 September 1987
Box 12, Folder 9
Reports from the 150th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Richmond, Ind., 1988
Box 12, Folder 10
Worship Service of the 154th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 12–16 August 1992
Box 12, Folder 11
Souvenir Program of the 157th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 30 August–3 September 1995
Box 12, Folder 12
Founder's Day Observance, 9 February 1997 Box 12, Folder 13
Reports, Worship Service and Souvenir Program of the 159th Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Kokomo, Ind., 20–24 August 1997
Box 12, Folder 14
Bethel Church [Indianapolis, Ind.] 1996–1997 Annual Conference Report during the 159th Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church, August 1997
Box 12, Folder 15
Souvenir Program and Worship Services of the 160th Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 26–30 August 1998
Box 12, Folder 16
Bethel Church [Indianapolis, Ind.] 1997–1998 Annual Conference Report during the 160th Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1998
Box 12, Folder 17
Bethel Church [Richmond, Ind.] 1997–1998 Annual Conference Report during the 160th Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1998
Box 12, Folder 18
Beulah Church [Washington, Ind.] Annual Report, 1998
Box 12, Folder 19
Historic Wayman Chapel [North Kokomo, Ind.] 1997–1998 Ministry Report, 1998
Box 12, Folder 20
St. Paul Church [Indianapolis, Ind.] "A New Day in Lion" Report, circa 1998
Box 12, Folder 21
Name Tag for Rev. Robert Brumfield, 160th Session, Indiana Conference, 1998
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Souvenir Journal, Conference Schedule, and Reports of the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 22
Bethel Church [Indianapolis, Ind.] Reports to the 161th Annual Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1999
Box 12, Folder 23
Allen Chapel [Indianapolis, Ind.] 1998–1999 Pastor's Annual Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 24
Bethel Church [New Albany, Ind.] Pastor's Annual Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 25
Bethel Church [Noblesville, Ind.] Annual Conference Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 26
Bethel Church [Richmond, Ind.] Pastor's Annual Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 27
Beulah Church [Washington, Ind.] Pastor's Annual Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 28
First A.M.E. Church [Gary, Ind.] Pastor's Annual Report (A Profile of Service) during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 29
Hill's Chapel [Weaver, Ind.] 1998–1999 Annual Conference Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 30
Robinson Community Church [Indianapolis, Ind.] 1998–1999 Annual Report during the 161st Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 25–29 August 1999
Box 12, Folder 31
Bethel Church [Indianapolis, Ind.] Reports to the 162nd Annual Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 23–27 August 2000
Box 12, Folder 32
Daily Proceeding Notes of the 163rd Session of the Indiana Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 22–26 August 2001
Box 12, Folder 33
Delegates Reports and Worship Service of the 164th Session of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 18–22 September 2002
Box 12, Folder 34
Souvenir Program of the 165th Session of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 22–28 September 2003
Box 12, Folder 35
Sunday Service and Ordination Service of the 167th Session of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, September 2005
Box 12, Folder 36
Coppin Chapel [Indianapolis, Ind.] Pastor's Annual Report, n.d.
Box 12, Folder 37
Agendas of the South District of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1996–2003, n.d.
Box 12, Folder 38
Auxiliary Quarterly Report Forms of the South District of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 2002–03
Box 12, Folder 39
Reports and Notes of the South District of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 1970–2003
Box 12, Folder 40
Quotas of the Southwestern and Northeastern Districts of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 1
Mailing List of Churches and Pastors of the Indiana Annual Conference, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 2
Indiana Annual Conference Local Host Information (e.g. transportation, eateries, parking), circa 1990s
Box 13, Folder 3
Indiana Annual Conference Celebration-Founder's Day Convocation, 10 February 1991
Box 13, Folder 4
Indiana Annual Conference Electoral College and Conference, August 1991
Box 13, Folder 5
Board of Examiners Annual Report of the 160th Session of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 26 August 1998
Box 13, Folder 6
Board of Examiners Preliminary Report of the 161th Session of the Indiana Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 24 August 1999
Box 13, Folder 7
Series 4: Women's Missionary Society (W.M.S.)
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Constitution and By-Laws of the Connectional Young People's Department [Y.P.D.] of the Women's Missionary Society, 1952
Box 13, Folder 8
Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S.-Minutes, Notes, Programs, and Reports, 1949–54, 1976–82, 1992–2002, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 9
Opening Service and Convention Program of the 52nd Session of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Kokomo, Ind., 29 June–1 July 1950
Box 13, Folder 10
Program of the 79th Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Indianapolis, Ind., 22–24 August 1977
Box 13, Folder 11
Reports of the 83rd Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Indianapolis, Ind., 1981
Box 13, Folder 12
Correspondence, Programs, and Reports of the 85th Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Indianapolis, Ind., August 1983, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 13
Program and Annual Reports of the 89th Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Gary, Ind., 1–2 September 1987
Box 13, Folder 14
Program of the 100th Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Indianapolis, Ind., 24–25 August 1998
Box 13, Folder 15
Program of the 105th Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Indianapolis, Ind., September 2003
Box 13, Folder 16
Program of the 108th Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S. in Indianapolis, Ind., September 2006
Box 13, Folder 17
Event Programs from the Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S., 1975, 1985–2003
Box 13, Folder 18
Indiana Conference Branch of the W.M.S.-Histories of Local Societies 1996
Box 13, Folder 19
Fourth District of the W.M.S.-Correspondence, Meeting Minutes, Notes, and Reports, 1977–2003, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 20
Fourth District of the W.M.S.-Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, 1976–78, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 21
[Fourth District of the W.M.S.] This is the Love: A Rural Development Action Workbook, A Publication of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church [from Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica], 1978
Box 13, Folder 22
Fourth District of the W.M.S.-Heritage Celebration Program in Detroit, Mich., 10 October 1986
Box 13, Folder 23
Fourth District of the W.M.S.-The Black and White Celebration: A Salute to Local Missionary Presidents, 15 March 1991
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[Fourth District] Souvenir Journal of the Women's Missionary Convention and the 115th Session of the Chicago Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church, 22–28 September 1997
Box 13, Folder 24
[Fourth District] The Primrose Manor: A Tribute and Memorial to Edythe Mae Primm-The Late Supervisor of the W.M.S., Fourth District, n.d.
Box 13, Folder 25
W.M.S. of the A.M.E. Church-Year Book, 1961–62 Box 14, Folder 1
W.M.S. of the A.M.E. Church-Year Book, 1971–72 Box 14, Folder 2
W.M.S. and Young People's Division of the A.M.E. Church-Year Book, 1986–87
Box 14, Folder 3
W.M.S. and Young People's Division of the A.M.E. Church-Year Book, 1990–91
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W.M.S. and Young People's Division of the A.M.E. Church-Year Book Study Guide, 1997–98
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W.M.S. of the A.M.E. Church-Correspondence, Notes and Reports of the 1998 Connectional Executive Board Meeting in Indianapolis, Ind., 28–31 January 1998, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 4
Program Folder of the 18th Quadrennial Convention of the W.M.S. of the A.M.E. in Indianapolis, Ind., 12–15 July 2015
Box 14, Folder 5
Young People's Division: Programs, Notes, and Worksheets, 1984, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 6
W.M.S. and Young People's Division-Mission Education Curriculum, 2009 Edition
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A History of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church 1874–1987, 1987
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W.M.S. of the A.M.E. Church-Miscellaneous Booklets, Flyers, Notes, and Worksheets, 1952–55, 1982, 1999–2003
Box 14, Folder 7
W.M.S. of the A.M.E. Church Pin-back Button, n.d. Artifact: 2016.0144
Series 5: Lay Organization
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Constitution and By-Laws of the Connectional Lay Organization of the A.M.E. Church, 1948
Box 14, Folder 8
Constitution of the Indiana Conference Lay Organization of the A.M.E. Church, 1991
Box 14, Folder 9
Historical Sketch, Leadership Guidelines, and Notes of the Indiana Conference Lay Organization, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 10
Indiana Conference Lay Organization Correspondence, 1987–93, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 11
Meeting Minutes and Reports of the Indiana Conference Lay Organization, 1989–98, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 12
Lesson and Quiz from the Indiana Conference Lay Organization, 1987–89, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 13
Programs and Events of the Indiana Conference Lay Organization, 1990–2003
Box 14, Folder 14
Directories of the Indiana Conference Lay Organization, 1973, 1982, 1989, 1998/2000
Box 14, Folder 15
Souvenir Journal of the 57th Annual Convention of the Third District Lay Organization in Middletown, Ohio, 12–14 June 2003
Box 14, Folder 16
Meeting Minutes and Reports of the Fourth District Lay Organization, 1980, 1990–91
Box 14, Folder 17
Worship Service of the 39th Annual Convention of the Fourth District Lay Organization, 17–20 June 1981
Box 14, Folder 18
Memorial Service of the 48th Session of the Fourth District Lay Organization, 12 July 1990
Box 14, Folder 19
Fourth District Lay Organization-Health Program Committee, n.d.
Box 14, Folder 20
Minutes and Reports of the 19th and 22nd Biennial Connectional Lay Organization, 1985, 1991
Box 14, Folder 21
Study Guide of the 22nd Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization, 1991
Box 14, Folder 22
Series 6: Christian Education
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Indiana Board of Christian Education-Correspondence, 1944–53
Box 15, Folder 1
Indiana Board of Christian Education-Correspondence, 1960, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 2
Indiana Board of Christian Education-Correspondence, 1981
Box 15, Folder 3
Indiana Board of Christian Education-Notes, 1980s, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 4
Indiana Board of Christian Education-Appointments, 1953–57, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 5
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education of the A.M.E. Church-Agendas, 1952–59
Box 15, Folder 6
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Meeting Minutes, 1947–51
Box 15, Folder 7
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Meeting Minutes, 1952–60
Box 15, Folder 8
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Officers and Committee Chairmen, 1952–54
Box 15, Folder 9
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Reports, 1948–58
Box 15, Folder 10
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Reports, 1960, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 11
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Meeting Reports, 1980, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 12
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Seminars and Workshops, 1981–82, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 13
Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education-Hymn Sing, 21 September 1954
Box 15, Folder 14
Indiana State Board of Christian Education-Worship Services, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 15
District Conference and Sunday School Convention of the North District of the Indiana Annual Conference, 12–13 April 1977
Box 15, Folder 16
Sunday School Conventions of the South District of the Indiana Annual Conference, 1982, 1991, 1996
Box 15, Folder 17
Church School Conventions of the South District of the Indiana Annual Conference, 1997–2003
Box 15, Folder 18
Sunday School and A.C.E. League Convention of the Southwestern District of the Indiana Annual Conference in Seymour, Ind., 30 June–2 July 1953
Box 15, Folder 19
Sunday School and A.C.E. League and Junior Church Convention of the Northeastern District of the Indiana Annual Conference, in Muncie, Ind., 17–19 June 1953
Box 15, Folder 20
Indiana Youth Congress-Correspondence and Notes, 1951
Box 15, Folder 21
Indiana Youth Congress-Agenda, 1951 Box 15, Folder 22
Indiana Youth Congress-Student Report Forms, 1951 Box 15, Folder 23
Indiana Youth Congress-Expense Reports, 1951 Box 15, Folder 24
Indiana Youth Congress-1952 Box 15, Folder 25
Young People's Department Candlelight Consecration Service, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 26
Y.M.C.A., 1948 Box 15, Folder 27
Bible Quiz, n.d. Box 15, Folder 28
Notes for Budget Meeting, 1953 Box 15, Folder 29
Fourth District Board of Christian Education-Correspondence, 1948–49
Box 15, Folder 30
Fourth District Board of Christian Education-Agendas, 1948–52, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 31
Fourth District Board of Christian Education-Meeting Minutes, 6 March 1948
Box 15, Folder 32
Fourth District Board of Christian Education-Reports, 1948–53
Box 15, Folder 33
Fourth District Board of Christian Education- Minutes, Notes, and Reports, 1947–58, 1970
Box 15, Folder 34
Fourth District Board of Christian Education-Expenses, 1950, n.d.
Box 15, Folder 35
Fourth District Educational Convocation, 20–24 July 1949
Box 15, Folder 36
Fourth District Educational Convocation-Correspondence, 1949
Box 16, Folder 1
Fourth District Educational Convocation-Student and Leader Report Forms (1 of 3), 1947–1949, n.d.
Box 16, Folder 2
Fourth District Educational Convocation-Student and Leader Report Forms (2 of 3), 1949
Box 16, Folder 3
Fourth District Educational Convocation-Student and Leader Report Forms (3 of 3), 1949
Box 16, Folder 4
Fourth District-Chicago Annual Conference Minutes, Reports and Notes, 1952
Box 16, Folder 5
Fourth District-Workers' Conference, 1937, 1951–59, n.d.
Box 16, Folder 6
Fourth District-Leadership Training Institute Camp at Crystal Springs, 13–19 July 1947
Box 16, Folder 7
Fourth District-Second Leadership Training Institute Camp at Crystal Springs, 25–31 July 1948
Box 16, Folder 8
Fourth District-Second Leadership Training Institute Camp at Crystal Springs Student and Leader Report Forms, 1948
Box 16, Folder 9
Fourth District-Crystal Springs Methodist Camp Assembly Program, Daily Meditation Guide, and Song Sheet, 1947–48
Box 16, Folder 10
Fourth District-Camp Baber Correspondence, 1951–59, n.d.
Box 16, Folder 11
Fourth District-Camp Baber Correspondence, n.d. Box 16, Folder 12
Fourth District-Camp Baber Camp Schedules, Notes, and Reports, 1950–53, 1969–70, 1982, 2002, n.d.
Box 16, Folder 13
Fourth District-Leadership Training Institute of Illinois Conference A.M.E. Church at Camp Baber, 28–31 July 1953, 20–25 July 1959
Box 16, Folder 14
Fourth District-Camp Baber Registration/Enrollment Forms, 1959, n.d.
Box 16, Folder 15
Fourth District-Camp Baber Receipt Books, 1959–60 Box 16, Folder 16
Fourth District-Camp Baber Receipt Books, 1960 Box 16, Folder 17
Fourth District-Miscellaneous Camping Materials, 1960, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 1
Fourth District-Blank Department of Christian Education Conference Director's Report Forms, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 2
Fourth District-Christian Education Conferences, Convocations, and Program, 1953, 1974
Box 17, Folder 3
Fourth District-Youth Congress, Camps, Conferences, and Workshops, 1948–54
Box 17, Folder 4
Fourth District-Souvenir Journal from Christian Education Congress of the A.M.E. Church in Indianapolis, Ind., 16–19 July 1974
Box 17, Folder 5
Fourth District-Leadership Training Notes, 1950 Box 17, Folder 6
Fourth District-Leadership School Correspondence, 1949–50, 1954
Box 17, Folder 7
Fourth District-Leadership Training Reports, 1949–60 Box 17, Folder 8
Fourth District-Leadership Training Course Descriptions and Notes, 1954, 1959, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 9
Fourth District-Leadership Training School Flyers, Programs, Schedules, Student Assignments and Report Blanks, 1950, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 10
Fourth District-Leadership Training Program Course Cards and Certificates of Recognition, 1949, 1958, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 11
Program for Sixth Workshop for Directors of Christian Education in Williams Bay, Wis., 22–28 July 1951
Box 17, Folder 12
Mid-Century World Convention on Christian Education in Toronto, Canada, 10–16 August 1950
Box 17, Folder 13
"Congress Songs for Use in the Mid-Century Congress of Christian Education" in Atlanta, Georgia, 1–4 August 1950
Box 17, Folder 14
Mid-Century Congress of Christian Education: Leadership Education Institute and Youth Convocation in Atlanta, Georgia, 21–25 August 1950
Box 17, Folder 15
Butler University Education Sessions/Workshops, 1951, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 16
Organizational Structure for Christian Education at the Local A.M.E. Church, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 17
Publications-Audio-Visual Education Catalogues, early 1950s
Box 17, Folder 18
Publications-Audio-Visual Education Booklets and Pamphlets, circa early 1950s
Box 17, Folder 19
Publications-Bible Jumbles and Pencil Games: A Workbook for Junior High Age, 1943
Box 17, Folder 20
Publications-Christian Education Bulletin, March 1960 Box 17, Folder 21
Publications-Christian Educator: A News Letter of the Indiana Conference Board of Christian Education, June 1982
Box 17, Folder 22
Publications- Christian Evangelist: National Weekly of Disciples of Christ, 6 June 1951
Box 17, Folder 23
Publications-Church School Booklets and Pamphlets, 1944–1952, 1958, 1975, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 24
Publications-A Code for Christian Teaching, 1940 Box 17, Folder 25
Publications-Conferences of the Indianapolis Public Schools, 5–6 March 1953
Box 17, Folder 26
Publications-"Developing Your Church Choir" Article, n.d. Box 17, Folder 27
Publications-Family Life Booklets and Pamphlets, 1948–50, n.d.
Box 17, Folder 28
Publications-Fellowship Evangelism Booklets and Pamphlets, 1947–50
Box 17, Folder 29
Publications-Fellowship Messenger: A Message of Practical Christianity Issued Bi-Monthly by the Camps Farthest Out, February–March 1953
Box 17, Folder 30
Publications-Front Rank: A Magazine of Christian Living for Older Young People and Adults, 22 July 1951
Box 17, Folder 31
Publications-History/Overview of Christian Education Booklets, Pamphlets, and Notes, circa 1950s–1960s, 1992
Box 17, Folder 32
Publications-The Hope of the World Church Service, n.d. Box 17, Folder 33
Publications-How to Study the Bible Pamphlet, 1978 Box 17, Folder 34
Publications-The Improved Adult-Teacher Sunday School Quarterly of the A.M.E. Church, April–June 1954
Box 17, Folder 35
Publications-In Harmony Song Book, n.d. Box 17, Folder 36
Publications-Intermediate Sunday School Quarterly, September–November 1974
Box 17, Folder 37
Publications- The International Council of Religious Education Yearbook, 1949
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Publications-International Journal of Religious Education, 1949–51 (1 of 4)
Box 18, Folder 1
Publications-International Journal of Religious Education, 1952 (2 of 4)
Box 18, Folder 2
Publications-International Journal of Religious Education, 1953–54 (3 of 4)
Box 18, Folder 3
Publications-International Journal of Religious Education, 1959–60 (4 of 4)
Box 18, Folder 4
Publications-Journal of Religious Education of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1952–59
Box 18, Folder 5
Publications-Leadership Curriculum Courses, 1942–57, n.d. Box 18, Folder 6
Publications-Leadership Training (Overview) Booklets and Pamphlets, n.d.
Box 18, Folder 7
Publications-Notepad, 1946 Box 18, Folder 8
Publications-Notepad, 1952 Box 18, Folder 9
Publications-Miscellaneous Notepad, n.d. Box 18, Folder 10
Publications-[Wilberforce University] "Present Status of the Institution" Article, n.d.
Box 18, Folder 11
Publications-"Progressive Games" Article, n.d. Box 18, Folder 12
Publications- Recruitment Suggestions and Ideas Regarding Christian Education, n.d.
Box 18, Folder 13
Publications-"The Story of Jesus" in The Record [published by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company], December 1957
Box 18, Folder 14
Publications-"Are We Losing Our Religion?" in Town Meeting: Bulletin of America's Town Meeting of the Air, 14 February 1945
Box 18, Folder 15
Publications-Workers' Conference Monthly Programs, 1954–55
Box 18, Folder 16
Publications-Youth Fellowship and Youth Serving Agencies Booklets and Pamphlets, 1939–59, n.d.
Box 18, Folder 17
Series 7: Other Churches
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church [Indianapolis, Ind.]-Women's Day Committee First Ladies High Tea, 15 August 2009
Box 19, Folder 1
Bethel A.M.E. Church [Michigan City, Ind.]-Sunday School Notes, 31 July 1960
Box 19, Folder 2
Bethel A.M.E. Church [Richmond, Ind.]-Weekly Bulletin and Worship Guide, 21 October 1951
Box 19, Folder 3
Beulah A.M.E. Church [Washington, Ind.]-Worship Guide, 28 April 1996
Box 19, Folder 4
Coppin A.M.E. Church [Chicago, Ill.]-The Focus Newsletter, March 1948
Box 19, Folder 5
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church [Evanston, Ill.]-Letter Requesting Donations for A.M.E. Congregations in Uganda, 13 July 1999
Box 19, Folder 6
Greater St. James A.M.E. Church [Gary, Ind.]-The Daughters of Allen Salutes All Mothers Program, 10 May 1998
Box 19, Folder 7
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church [Philadelphia, Pa.]-Worship Guide, 5 March 1972
Box 19, Folder 8
Mount Carmel A.M.E. Church [New Rochelle, N.Y.]-Worship Guide, n.d.
Box 19, Folder 9
Robinson Community A.M.E. Church [Indianapolis, Ind.]-Bookmark and Worksheet on A.M.E. Church Name and Logo, 1993, n.d.
Box 19, Folder 10
Robinson Community A.M.E. Church [Indianapolis, Ind.]-The Commission on Social Action Pamphlet, n.d.
Box 19, Folder 11
St. James A.M.E. Church [Dayton, Ohio]-Dedication of the New St. James Church, March 2000
Box 19, Folder 12
St. Paul A.M.E. Church [Springfield, Ill.]-155th–56th Anniversary Book Ad Contract Forms, 15 June 1999
Box 19, Folder 13
Union Bethel A.M.E. Church [New Orleans, La.]-Bethel's Herald Worship Guide, 27 April 1997
Box 19, Folder 14
Womack Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church [Indianapolis, Ind.]-Women in White Prayer and Praise Luncheon, 20 March 1999
Box 19, Folder 15
Series 8: Organizations
CONTENTS CONTAINER
A.C.E. League Correspondence, n.d. Box 19, Folder 16
[CTS] Supervised Concurrent Field Education (S.C.O.F.E.) Handbook and Correspondence, 1999–2000
Box 19, Folder 17
Hayward, Walton and Company Performance Programs, 1977–78, n.d.
Box 19, Folder 18
Hayward, Walton and Company Photos, late 1970s–early 1980s
Photographs: Box 1, Folder 7
Hayward, Walton and Company Photos, late 1970s–early 1980s
Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 9
Hayward, Walton and Company at National Council of Negro Women, 1977–81, n.d.
Box 19, Folder 19
Indiana Teachers Associations, 1953, n.d Box 19, Folder 20
Indianapolis Public Schools, 1952–54, n.d. Box 19, Folder 21
International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, 1949–50
Box 19, Folder 22
National Education Association, 1951–57, n.d. Box 19, Folder 23
Richard Allen Youth Council of the A.M.E. Church Constitution, August 1946
Box 19, Folder 24
Southern Cross Lodge #39 Banquet, 30 July 1960 Box 19, Folder 25
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Indianapolis Chapter, Certificate of Recognition for Bethel A.M.E. Church, 20 October 1985
Box 19, Folder 26
Series 9: Individuals
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Maurice Anna Harrison Abel, Memorial Service, 20 January 1996
Box 19, Folder 27
Wendell H. Abel, Retirement Program, 11 August 1996
Box 19, Folder 28
Corene [Corine] Katheryn Allen Scrapbook, 1922–24 BV 5172
Corene [Corine] Katheryn Allen Scrapbook, late 1930s–early 1940s
BV 5173
Corene [Corine] Katheryn Allen Scrapbook, early 1940s BV 5174
Corene [Corine] Katheryn Allen Scrapbook, early 1940s BV 5175
Corene [Corine] Katheryn Allen Scrapbook, 1940s BV 5176
Richard Allen, Historical Background on A.M.E. Founder's Life, n.d.
Box 19 Folder 29
Lillian P. Arnold, Newspaper Obituary, n.d. Box 19, Folder 30
Freda N. Sims Ballinger, Newspaper Obituary, 9 August 1991
Box 19, Folder 31
Ida Webb Bryant, Memorial Service, 13 January 1969 Box 19, Folder 32
Sammy Carter, "Top County Athlete" Newspaper Article, 9 June 1968
Box 19, Folder 33
Mattie Davis, 100th Birthday Newspaper Article, 27 October 1982
Box 19, Folder 34
Levetrieul Leslie Glanton, Memorial Service, 25 October 1997
Box 19, Folder 35
Anna L. Higgins, Memorial Service, 14 May 2003 Box 19, Folder 36
Hill-Perry Materials-Piano Sheet Music (1 of 2), n.d. Box 20, Folder 1
Hill-Perry Materials-Piano Sheet Music (2 of 2), n.d. Box 20, Folder 2
Edward Jones Jr., Newspaper Obituary, 21 April 1992 Box 20 , Folder 3
Edgar F. Maddex, In Tribute Program, n.d. Box 20, Folder 4
Mercer M. Mance, Invitation and Banquet Program Honoring Judge-Elect Mance, and Newspaper Article on Mance, 15 December 1958, n.d.
Box 20, Folder 5
Memorial Cards from Summers Funeral Chapel, 1970–1989
Artifact: 2016.0144
D. Ward Nichols, The Ministry Report on Bishop Nichols, circa 1960
Box 20, Folder 6
Henry Perry, After Accident Fund for Henry Perry, n.d.
Box 20, Folder 7
[Love] James Perry, "Indiana's 1987 Minority Business Advocate" Newspaper Article, 18 April 1987
Box 20, Folder 8
Love J. Perry (Green Commencement Tassel), circa 1930s–1940s
Artifact: 2016.0144
Love J. Perry Diploma (Medical Administrative Corps), 1943
OM 0612, Folder 3
Perry Materials-Obituaries, 1964–2012 Box 20, Folder 9
Perry Materials-Miscellaneous Items, 1941–90, n.d. Box 20, Folder 10
Perry Materials-Perry Family Certificates, 1949–63 Box 20, Folder 11
Perry Materials-Weddings and Wedding Anniversaries, 1950–83, n.d.
Box 20, Folder 12
Perry Materials-Greeting Cards, n.d. Box 20, Folder 13
Perry Materials-Birthday Cards, n.d. Box 20, Folder 14
Perry Materials-Perry Family Notebooks, 1946–50, 1967–77
Box 20, Folder 15
Perry Materials-Holiday Cards (1 of 2), n.d. Box 20, Folder 16
Perry Materials-Holiday Cards (2 of 2), n.d. Box 20, Folder 17
Perry Materials-Poetry and Music, 1932–68, n.d. Box 21, Folder 1
Perry Materials-The Friendly Ladies Charity Club, 1983–84, n.d.
Box 21, Folder 2
Perry Materials-Progressive Mother's Club-Mother of the Year Programs, 1969–84
Box 21, Folder 3
Perry Materials-Educational Forms and Documents, 1942–92, n.d.
Box 21, Folder 4
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos (1 of 5), circa 1940s
Photographs: Box 1, Folder 8
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos (2 of 5), circa 1940s Photographs: Box 1, Folder 9
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos (3 of 5), circa 1940s Photographs: Box 1, Folder 10
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos (4 of 5), circa 1940s Photographs: Box 1, Folder 11
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos (5 of 5), circa 1940s Photographs: Box 1, Folder 12
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos, circa 1940s OVA Photos: Folder 4
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos, circa 1940s Negatives
Perry Materials-Documents from "Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos,” 1947–75, n.d.
Box 21, Folder 5
Perry Materials-National Negro Insurance Association Certificate from "Perry Materials-Scrapbook #1 Photos" Folder, 1948
OM 0612, Folder 4
Perry Materials-Scrapbook #2 Photos, late 1940s Photographs: Box 1, Folder 13
Perry Materials-Documents from "Perry Materials-Scrapbook #2 Photos,” 1943–58, n.d.
Box 21, Folder 6
Perry Materials-Black Photo Sheets [Images Removed] from "Perry Materials-Scrapbook #2 Photos,” late 1940s
OM 0612, Folder 5
Perry Materials-Photographs, n.d. Photographs: Box 1, Folder 14
Perry Materials-Photographs, n.d. Color Photos: Box 2, Folder 10
Perry Materials-P.R. Mallory & Co. Certificate to William M. Perry, circa 1940s
OM 0612, Folder 6
Bishop H. Thomas Primm, Welcome Celebration, 6 August 1968
Box 21, Folder 7
Theodore Alexander Proctor, 100th Birthday Celebration, 4 November 1990
Box 21, Folder 8
Anna P. Stout, "Summer in Israel" Newspaper Articles and Card, 1962, n.d.
Box 21, Folder 9
Frances C. Stout, Correspondence, Certificates, Newspaper Articles, and Notes, 1963–2003, n.d.
Box 21, Folder 10
Eli Stovall, Memorial Service, 2 October 1974 Box 21, Folder 11
Glenden Boatner Walker, Newspaper Obituary, 4 November 2005
Box 21, Folder 12
Madame C.J. Walker, The Story of a Remarkable Woman, 1973
Box 21, Folder 13
Charles T.H. Watkins, Memorial Service, September 1965
Box 21, Folder 14
William Howard Weaver, Biographies, n.d. Box 21, Folder 15
Gladys Woolridge, Newspaper Obituary, circa 1970 Box 21, Folder 16
Ruth West Young, Birthday Newspaper Articles, 1983, 1987
Box 21, Folder 17
Series 10: Publications
CONTENTS CONTAINER
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Mu Omega Chapter, Fourth Annual Debutante Cotillion, 1989
Printed Collections: 2016.0144
A.M.E. Hymnal [green cover], 1954 Printed Collections: 2016.0144
A.M.E. Hymnal [missing cover], n.d. Printed Collections: 2016.0144
A.M.E. Hymnal [red cover], 1954 Printed Collections: 2016.0144
A.M.E.C. Bicentennial Hymnal, Commemorative Edition, 1984
Printed Collections: 2016.0144
"Encyclopaedia [sic] of African Methodism," 1948 Printed Collections: 2016.0144
Holy Bible, King James Version [with box], n.d. Printed Collections: 2016.0144
Leaves of Gold: An Anthology of Prayers Memorable Phrases Inspirational Verse and Prose, 1948
Printed Collections: 2016.0144
The Methodist Hymnal, 1939 Printed Collections: 2016.0144
A. Lewis Williams' Daily Report, 2000 Box 21, Folder 18
A.M.E. Church Review, July–September 1961, April–June 1967, July–September 1971, April–June 1977
Box 21, Folder 19
A.M.E. Church Review, April–June 1994, January–March 1995, October–December 1995, 29 May 2002
Box 21, Folder 20
A Call and a Choice Study Material for 1975 World Federation Day, circa 1975
Box 22, Folder 1
A Century of Negro Progress Exposition Pamphlet, August 1963
Box 22, Folder 2
The Bigot in Our Midst Report, 6 October 1944 Box 22, Folder 3
"The Challenge"-A Reprint of the TIME article on Arnold Joseph Toynbee and "A Study of History," 17 March 1947
Box 22, Folder 4
CHE CHE: The News Magazine for Black Indiana, August 1974
Box 22, Folder 5
Christian Recorder Newspaper, 17 June 1996, 13 January 1997, 31 May 1999, 17 April 2000, n.d.
Box 22, Folder 6
The Churches and Human Rights: An Official Statement Adopted by The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, December 1948
Box 22, Folder 7
Church Women United, 1998 Annual Report, and May Friendship Day Worship Bulletin, 25 September 1998, 4 May 2001
Box 22, Folder 8
The Clinical Approach to Race Relations: How to Promote Interracial Health in Your Community, 1946
Box 22, Folder 9
DP's Are People: Background, Current Program, and Future Plans of the Committee on Displaced Persons of Church World Service, n.d.
Box 22, Folder 10
Equipping the Saints for Service: An Orientation and Training Manual for Officers and Leaders in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1998
Box 22, Folder 11
A Future of Promise: The New NAACP, circa 1998 Box 22, Folder 12
Gospel Trumpet: A Weekly Journal of Vital Christianity, 28 May 1949
Box 22, Folder 13
The Great American Negro Calendar, 1971–72 Box 22, Folder 14
International Women's Prayer Convocation in Toronto, Ontario Canada, 17–20 September 2009
Box 22, Folder 15
In Touch, August 1999, December 2001 Box 22, Folder 16
Israel Today: Women in Israel, May 1960 Box 22, Folder 17
"Jesus is Lord" Religious Book Mark, n.d. Artifact: 2016.0144
Loose Hymnal Songs and Other Music, 1980s, n.d. Box 22, Folder 18
Making Mission Happen: Year-Round Program of Education for Mission in the Local Church and Community, 1974
Box 22, Folder 19
Missionary Magazine, August–September 1982, November 1985, January 1986, September–October 2002
Box 22, Folder 20
Miscellaneous Handouts, Worksheets, and Notes, 1987, n.d.
Box 22, Folder 21
The New Century Leader Christ Centered in Emphasis Magazine, December 1949
Box 22, Folder 22
Our Prayer Bible, n.d. Box 22, Folder 23
Review Latin Grammar, 1958 Box 22, Folder 24
Trinity Clarion Newsletter, May 2000 Box 22, Folder 25
Voice of Missions Newsletter, January 1953 Box 22, Folder 26
Wesleyan Missionary Magazine, April 1952 Box 22, Folder 27
Where the Sun Shone: A Biblical Easter Play, 1949 Box 22, Folder 28
World Outlook Magazine, May 1968
Box 22, Folder 29