Content Description The records of Beecher Memorial United Church of Christ consist mainly of minutes, annual reports and financial papers. The first minute book 1904 -1909 is available. The later books consist of the Board of Trustee Minutes 1935-1942, 1951-1954 and the Church Council Minutes 1977-1980. The main bulk of correspondence documents race relations, desegregation issues and church activities 1958 to 1968. Notable is the correspondence and working papers for the Interdenominational Ministerial...

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This deposit includes agendas for the Beecher Memorial Church Council in 1996 and a copy of the Beecher charter from 1905. Other materials include audio recordings of 1989 sermons by Barry E. Brandon and a 1993 sermon by Elder McFarland.

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Includes biographical sketches on Alfred Lawless, the founding pastor of the Beecher Congregational United Church of Christ in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also included are drafts of a biography of Lawless written by his son, Oscar G. Lawless, entitled "Up from the Bayous: A Man Who by Faith and Courage Made Great Tasks Look Commonplace." Also included are sermons and biographical materials on other family members.

Content Description The papers of Naomi P. Turnley contain five photographs and biographical information regarding her father, community and religious leader Edward H. Phillips. The papers reflects Turnley's support of Dillard University and her membership at Beecher Memorial United Church of Christ in New Orleans, Louisiana. Turnley graduated from Dillard in 1955 and was a member of the university's alumni association. She served as First Chairperson on the alumni campaign committee, as well as coordinated the...