St. Mark's Social Center (Roxbury, Boston, Mass.)

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Social and community center affiliated with St. Mark's Congregational Church, the first black church in the city of Boston which was organized as William Lloyd Garrison Congregational Church in 1895; name of church changed ca. 1900s; center was involved in missionary work and community service and served as meeting place for classes and various social and educational groups; center no longer existant after 1966.

From the description of Records, 1942-1966. (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70953744

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Role Title Holding Repository
Place Name Admin Code Country
Roxbury (Boston, Mass.)
Massachusetts--Boston
Subject
African Americans
African Americans
Congregational churches
City missions
Civic improvement
Community centers
Social work with African Americans
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1942

Active 1966

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