Sermons
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Dodd Family papers
Collection
Identifier: 123
Content Description
The Dodd Family papers contain 23 items of correspondence to and from members of the family (1862-1866), 15 sermons (1848-1864), 1 printed extract from a speech by Alexander H. Stephens (1861), 1 abolitionist pamphlet (n.d.), 3 clippings (1863, n.d.), 4 photocopies on 2 sheets including 2 photographs of Helen M. Dodd (1868, n.d.), 1 pass issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Negro Affairs (1864), and 1 oath of loyalty (1863). Most of the correspondence is from Helen Dodd, with one...
Dates:
Other: 1848-1868
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Dodd Family papers
Dunn-Landry Family papers
Collection
Identifier: 138
Scope and Contents
The Dunn-Landry Family Papers encompass 14 linear feet of material covering subject areas of civil rights, African American education, ministerial work, historically black colleges and universities, Louisiana politics and race relations.The collection is arranged into nine series of personal and professional materials. The bulk of the papers are professional in nature with some personal correspondence. The strength of the collection is national and local civic activities, civil rights ...
Dates:
Created: 1872-2003; Other: Majority of material found in 1916 -1992; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1984
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Dunn-Landry Family papers
Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church collection
Collection
Identifier: 441
Content Description
This collection contains materials that document the history of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. The collection contains souvenir programs and orders of service, photographs of the membership, pamphlets on scripture, a history of the church, and a letter from Nelson Mandela, dated January 1993, in connection with the 56th anniversary of the church.The audiovisual material in the collection includes audiocassettes, videocassettes, and DVDs...
Dates:
Other: 1937-2005
James H. Hargett papers
Collection
Identifier: 490
Scope and Contents
The papers of Reverend Dr. James Hester Hargett document his civil rights and social action driven ministries in Hawaii, California, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. The key topics covered in this collection are civil rights, community advocacy, social justice, missionary travels, multi-ethnic churches and transitional communities, race relations, and the recruitment of African American men and women into Christian service. The main strengths are Hargett's commitment towards diversifying...
Dates:
Created: 1955-2007; Other: Date acquired: 12/01/1995
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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James H. Hargett papers
Robert L. Polk papers
Collection
Identifier: 304
Scope and Contents
The papers of Reverend Dr. Robert L. Polk document his commitment to serving young people in North Dakota, New York and New Orleans. The key topics covered in this collection are human rights, pastoral ministry, and social action. The main strengths are Polk's commitment towards youth and community development. The collection encompasses 4.17 linear feet of incoming and outgoing correspondence, newsletters, order of services, reports, sermons and speeches.
Dates:
Created: 1966-1989
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Robert L. Polk papers
Reuben A. Sheares II papers
Collection
Identifier: 426
Scope and Contents
The bulk of Sheares' papers include newsletters and publications from various organizations that Sheares was a member or supporter, as well as publications from various United Church of Christ (UCC) congregations. The papers focus mainly on theological issues and programs, including 122 audiocassettes of sermons that Sheares presented at the Congregational Church of Park Manor in Chicago from 1989-1992. Also included are notes and essays from classes in which Sheares was enrolled during the...
Dates:
Created: 1952-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1960-1980; Other: Date acquired: 05/27/2004
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Reuben A. Sheares II papers
John Lee Tilley papers addendum
Collection
Identifier: 364-1
Scope and Contents
The addition consists of correspondence, clippings, church bulletins, financial records, instructional materials, invitations, maps, minutes, notes, photographs, programs, reports, rosters, schoolwork, writings, collected items, and memorabilia. The heaviest period of concentration of the materials falls within the 1950's; the beginning and ending dates are represented in fewer materials. The correspondence is predominately incoming and expands information about non-pulpit activities of...
Dates:
Created: 1927-1973; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1958; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/1974
John Lee Tilley papers
Collection
Identifier: 364
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 93 items of correspondence, primarily incoming, and handwritten sermons, speeches, and notes, in addition to diaries, notebooks, minutes, reports, newspaper clippings, photographs, collected items, and memorabilia. The letters reflect family ties, civic, and educational pursuits, and community involvement. Of particular interest in this group of items are letters concerning the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) unsuccessful suit to desegregate airport...
Dates:
Created: 1927-1971; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1973
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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John Lee Tilley papers