Bethel A.M.E. Church Records, Indianapolis, Indiana...Bethel Church Anniversary Programs,...

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

http://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 Meeting Minutes, 1983–98 Box 1, Folder 7



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 Church Anniversary Programs, 1988–2002 Box 2, Folder 2


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 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


Box 3, Folder 1


Box 3, Folder 2


Box 3, Folder 3


Box 3, Folder 4


Box 3, Folder 5


Box 3, Folder 6


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 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


Box 4, Folder 10


Box 4, Folder 11


Box 4, Folder 12


Box 4, Folder 13


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.


Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society (3 of 4), n.d.


Photo Album #6: Mary Campbell Missionary Society (4 of 4), 1985, n.d.


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 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, 1980–85 Box 5, Folder 10

Bethel Women's Day Journals, 1986–89 Box 5, Folder 11



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 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


Box 7, Folder 13


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 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 (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


Photo Album #2: "Fashion Explosion" (2 of 6), October 1984 Color Photos: Box 1, Folder 17





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


Box 10, Folder 7


Box 10, Folder 8

[Fourth District] Meditation Messages in Celebration of African Methodism Bicentennial Year 1787–1987, 1987

Printed Collections: 2016.0144


Box 10, Folder 9

Fourth District Annual Conferences of 1999 Box 10, Folder 10


Box 10, Folder 11


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


Book of Discipline: The Bicentennial Edition of the African Methodist Episcopal Church [Paperback Version], 1984


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

Artifact: 2016.0144

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

BV 5181

[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


W.M.S. and Young People's Division of the A.M.E. Church-Year Book Study Guide, 1997–98


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


A History of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church 1874–1987, 1987


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


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


Box 18, Folder 3


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


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, 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


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


"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


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

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