Created by
Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, American, founded 1838
Subject of
Dr. Wilson, Robert H., American, 1924 - 2011
Date
1956
Medium
ink on paper, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 × 8 5/8 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.9 × 0.2 cm)
Description
Souvenir program from the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Brotherhood Alliance for men's day activities. The faded orange cover has black printed text at the top with the title and date, March 18th, 1956, of the program. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The center of the cover has an image of pastor Rev. Robert H. Wilson. There is an image of the church at the bottom with the location at Hogan and Caroline Streets, Jacksonville, Florida. The interior has images of the men's day officials, a program schedule, and information about committees and speakers. There is an advertisement for the Afro American Life Insurance Company on the back cover.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place used
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
souvenir programs
Topic
Baptist
Communities
Men
Religion
Social life and customs
The Black Church
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.97.40.64
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5280c64e8-5919-45b8-b8ab-d6ef136fd5b2

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