Used by
Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
Date
November 2, 1941-October 21, 1945
Medium
cardboard, metal, probably imitation leather, cloth, ink and graphite on book paper
Dimensions
H x W (2012.155.17.1 journal, closed): 12 x 7 5/8 x 5/16 in. (30.5 x 19.4 x 0.8 cm)
Description
A journal used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. The journal has a black cover, red spine, and gilt lettering on the cover that says “Journal.” The interior pages of the journal contain both ink and graphite inscriptions regarding church activity and financial transactions.
Place used
Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
journals (accounts)
Topic
African Methodist Episcopal
Business
Communities
Methodist
Religion
Rural life
The Black Church
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
Object number
2012.155.17.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f595c6b5-8bbc-4e8b-8d19-58cc031fc91f

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