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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Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church Historical Sketch

A historical sketch of the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) It includes a timeline of the church's history, as well as a letter in the back addressed to the new pastor Rev. Kimball Thomas.
Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church Historical Document

A copy of a historical document from the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) It includes a letter from Lizzie M. Rhodes, a historical information request, a list of all pastors that served, a list of all members 80 years old or older, and a list of all members who had been active prior 100 years to the creation of this document.
Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church Program, March 8,1998

A church program for the March 8, 1998 service held at Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) with Rev. Kimball Thomas presiding. The program includes a Church Covenant statement, the order of service, announcements, the church calendar, monthly activities, and a list of auxiliaries and officers.
Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church Financial Report

A financial report from April, 1973, for the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) The pastor at the time was Dr. Moses General Miles, and the two secretaries involved were Bernie Simmons and Annie Henry.
Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church Program, March 11, 1973

A church program for the Sunday, March 11, 1973 service held at Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Fla conducted by the pastor at the time, Dr. Moses General Miles. It includes the bible reading, a guide for the morning worship, and one for the evening service.
Elder Dr. Moses General Miles Retirement Banquet Program

A church program for the dedicatory banquet held for Elder Dr. Moses General Miles on Saturday, January 27, 1996 at the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church. He served as pastor there for 47 years prior, and the event was held in recognition of his retiring. The program includes a note from him, order of events, the dinner menus, as well as a list of contributors and acknowledgements.
Miles Gospel Singers at Philadelphia Baptist Church Program

A church program for the Miles Gospel Singers' 24th Annual Concert held on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 6:00pm at the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee. The Miles Gospel Singers had been singing at the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church since 1961, and thereafter had gained recognition all over the state of Florida. This program includes a historical sketch of the group, a list of singers and musicians, as well as the concert set list.
Park Avenue Historic District

A section from an unknown guidebook publication detailing a tour of the Park Avenue Historic District in Tallahassee (Fla.) Besides containing highlights of historical points in the District, it also contains notes highlighting historic churches, particularly African American ones, that are points of interest.
Old Pisgah United Methodist Church Printout

A printout detailing the history of the Old Pisgah United Methodist Church in Tallahassee (Fla.) The printout was sponsored by Old Pisgah United Methodist Church in cooperation with the Department of State.
Newspaper clipping of Bicentennial Celebration

A newspaper clipping detailing the 200th celebration of United Methodism in America titled "Bicentennial celebration attended by thousands" from an unknown publication. It details that the gathering of Florida United Methodists happened in the Lakeland Civic Center on Sunday, May 20, and was the largest single gathering of United Methodists in Florida Conference history to that date.