Created by
First African Baptist Church of Richmond, American, founded 1841
Subject of
Rev. Williams, Yarborough Burwell, American, 1898 - 1974
Date
1956
Medium
ink on paper, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 × 8 3/4 × 3/16 in. (27.9 × 22.2 × 0.5 cm)
Description
Program for the anniversary of dedication of the First African Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. The tan cover has a thick decorative border surrounding the text. The title is printed in black ink over the front cover. The dates for the events, November 4-30, 1956, are listed at the bottom. The back cover is blank and the program is fastened with two (2) staples. The program begins with a "Foreword" by Daniel Perkins and a "Brief History" of the church. There are images of church board members, committees, clubs, anniversary service information, and advertisements. The interior of the back cover has an anniversary theme song and the reverse is blank.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place used
Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Type
souvenir programs
Topic
Baptist
Communities
Religion
Religious rituals and ceremonies
Social life and customs
The Black Church
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.97.40.65
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5a69ad3-71d2-40a7-8e20-511d33e9af0f

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