Andrew J. Chambers papers 1874-1899

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Andrew J. Chambers papers 1874-1899

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The Andrew J. Chambers papers consist primarily of letters Chambers received that provide an account of his activities on behalf of the Richard Allen Monument, his attempt to secure congressional passage of a bill to establish a commission to study African-American life, and related efforts. Additionally, there is a scrapbook containing letters regarding the construction of the Allen Monument, pledges of support, and acceptances to attend the unveiling, 1874- 1876. There are also testimonials from several prominent African Americans, including Fredrick Douglass and Henry Highland Garnett, and a petition signed by Mifflin W. Gibbs, Garnett, Robert Brown Elliott, John Mercer Langston, William Grant Still, Henry McNeal Turner, and James T. Rapier on behalf of the Allen Monument. Also included are a drawing of the monument and a map of the park. The second part of the scrapbook contains letters in support of the Colored Commission bill from President Chester A. Arthur, congressmen and other officials, 1877-1881.

.2 lin. ft.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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African Methodist Episcopal Church. Seventh Episcopal District

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Organized in 1816 from a congregation formed by a group of blacks who withdrew in 1787 from St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia because of discrimination; Richard Allen was consecrated the first bishop in 1816. From the description of African Methodist Episcopal Church collection, 1914-1971 (bulk 1950-1971). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70962830 ...

Allen Monumental Association.

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Allen, Richard, 1760-1831

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Richard Allen (born February 14, 1760, Delaware Colony – died March 26, 1831, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a minister, educator, writer, and one of America's most active and influential Black leaders. In 1794, he founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), the first independent Black denomination in the United States. He opened his first AME church in 1794 in Philadelphia. Elected the first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816, Allen focused on organizing a de...

Chambers, Andrew J.

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The Reverend Andrew J. Chambers was a late 19th century minister in the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church who sought to advance the cause of African Americans. Chambers was a member of the New England Conference and was appointed by the Arkansas Conference as its agent to raise funds and generate interest for a monument to Richard Allen, the founder and first bishop of the A.M.E. Church. As general agent and corresponding secretary of the Allen Monumental Assoc...