Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church records, 1884-1949.

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Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church records, 1884-1949.

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The records in the collection consist of bound volumes in two separate series, each in chronological order. The first series of member/financial records contains information re members of the church, their donations and occasional notations as to deaths, baptisms, expulsions, withdrawals, etc.; as well as money collected at rallies and other church functions and how the money was spent. The second series contains minutes of various church and related meetings. These minutes offer insights into church leadership issues, building repairs, complaints, finances and other business matters.

2.5 linear ft.

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6820101

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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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 ...

Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church (Charleston, S.C.)

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Pugh family.

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