George W. Baber papers, 1942-1970.

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George W. Baber papers, 1942-1970.

Correspondence, prayers and speeches, clippings, and programs; collected A.M.E. minutes, published material, and miscellaneous; and photographs illustrative of his career activities.

1 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7363952

Bentley Historical 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 ...

Baber, George W. (George Wilbur), 1898-1970.

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Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, pastor of various churches in Michigan and elsewhere. From the description of George W. Baber papers, 1942-1970. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423504 Bishop George Wilbur Baber was born in 1898 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of an African Methodist Episcopal minister. He attended Wilberforce University and was licensed to preach in 1919 by his father. Admitted to the Michigan Conference in 1923, he...