Black Churches Collection

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The Black church as an institution is one of the oldest organizations in the United States. The churches, as a whole, harbor more history than any other Black institution in America. Church was the only place Blacks could meet freely and eventually speak openly about their condition in America. Given the safe, open meeting place, and the organizational environment the Black church provided, it was only natural that groups and organizations seeking equality would grow out of it, as well as leaders of the Black community. It is no mistake that the Black church is the backbone of the Black community. This collection contains histories of local churches in Tallahassee. The pieces included in the collection are programs, slideshow information, and newspaper clippings.

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Black Churches Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church Program, November 7, 2004

A program for the November 7, 2004 service at the St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) celebrating 130 years with the theme "A Church Family That Prays Together will Stand Forever." It contains a church history, pastor's message, order of service, historical pictures, as well as oral histories and recollections of the past.
Methodism in Tallahassee in 1836

A letter by Rev. Joshua Knowles from November, 1878 that he read at the semi-centennial of Tallahassee Methodism as a Station, giving a description of early Methodism in Tallahassee in the year 1836. That year, he was a pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church, and recalls the Methodist congregation at the time, as well as other aspects of religion in Tallahassee.
Rev. Bernyce Clausell Newspaper Clipping

An article for the November 17, 1996 issue of the Tallahassee Democrat titled "'I heard God speak': Her life has brought her face to face with racism, sexism, poverty and the glory of God" by Barbara Hogen. It covers the retirement of a notable female pastor in Tallahassee, Bernyce Hall Clausell. Moreover, it highlights her life, from becoming a minister to becoming a champion of civil rights and gender equality.
St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church Program, January 26, 2003

A program for the January 26, 2003 service held at St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) Titled "Homecoming 2003", the service was held in memory of Rev. R. N. Gooden, Mother Doreatha Richardson, and Mother Laura Blake Stokes. The program includes a description of the speakers for the service, a responsive reading guide, and an order of service for the various different celebrations.
It's Time To Learn Your ABC's, Church Publication

A small pamphlet published by Greater Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and distributed by The Street Harvest Community Outreach. It contains quotes from the bible with evangelistic tools, and a salvation prayer at the end.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Program

A program for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost service held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) It includes an order of service, a list of other weekday services, and a church's history with a list of ministers that served at the end.
Local Act-So Competition

A publication of the Local ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) held in Tallahassee by the NAACP. It includes a feature profile, a list of first place winners, a quiz for "Blacks Appointed to High Profile Positions," a quiz for "Black Women in American History," and a song sheet in the end.
Title for Griffin Property

A few pages from the land title for the Griffin Property granted to C. P. Allen, L. R. Vaughn, L. Daymon, W. R. Perkins, J. H. Hobbs, all of Leon County, C. Rice, J. V. Bryant, T. R. Griffin, Z. D. Coaston, O. B. Bartly, and D. A. Belford, as named by the Florida State Convention of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Bethel A.M.E. 2nd Church Building

An image of the Bethel A.M.E. Church's 2nd building thought to be from 1878. It contains handwritten notes on the side of the copy, including one of Bishop Abram Grant, who was formerly enslaved and later became 19th Bishop of the A.M.E Church in Florida, and is the large man in the center of the image.
Church Times, April, 2001

A copy of the April 2001 issue of Church Times from Tallahassee (Fla.) It includes an article on the Gospel Express, one highlighting Elder Moses General Miles, and one on the Centennial Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention Celebration held on April 16-20, 2001.