Created by
Second Baptist Church, American, founded 1887
Subject of
Sample, Magdalene, American, 1879 - 1975
Date
1974
Medium
ink on paper, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 1/16 × 6 × 1/16 in. (23 × 15.2 × 0.2 cm)
Description
Souvenir program from the testimonial banquet in honor of Sister Magdalene Sample, Treasurer of Second Baptist Church. The pink cover has a picture of the honoree in the center. Below this is black printed text which reads [SPONSORED BY / SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH / LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY / SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1974 / 5:00 P.M. / AT WEST END MANOR, WEST END NEW JERSEY / REV. C. P. WILLIAMS / Pastor]. There are advertisements, committee member lists, a program schedule, and a brief biography inside. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The back cover is blank.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place used
Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
souvenir programs
Topic
Baptist
Communities
Religion
Social life and customs
The Black Church
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.97.40.31
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c1f1a5b8-96c8-4719-a084-12f2b87b151d

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