The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts

2/1/2005; 3/7/2005

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2005.036

Pastor Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts (1949 - ) is pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City, one of the largest churches in Harlem. He also hosts a weekly radio show and serves as president of the Council of Churches of New York, and vice-chair of the Board of Directors of the United Way. Butts was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 2/1/2005 and 3/7/2005, in New York, New York. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 2; Total Tapes: 6; Total Run Time: 02h 58m 09s

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Butts, Calvin O.

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Reverend Calvin Otis Butts III was born on July 19, 1949, in Bridgeport, Connecticut; his mother worked as an administrative assistant and his father was a chef and butler. During his early childhood, Butts's family moved to New York City, where he received his primary education; in 1967, he earned his high school diploma from Flushing High School, where he was a member of the track team and president of the senior class.In 1972, Butts received his B.A. degree from Morehouse College; while a stu...