J.E. Weir papers [collection] : 1888-1902.

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J.E. Weir papers [collection] : 1888-1902.

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J.E. Weir, an African American instrumental in founding several African Methodist Episcopal churches in Kansas and Oklahoma, also served as mayor of Langston, Oklahoma. This collection of his papers contains a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, and a few partial manuscripts. The scrapbook also contains clippings, other printed materials, broadside and letters to the editor written by Weir. Some partial manuscript sermons, speeches and other documents relating to his political and religious life in Oklahoma are included. Posed scenes of African Americans comprise a small portion of the collection. Many of the documents in the collection are not dated; however, some date between 1888 and 1902.

.25 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7634299

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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Weir, John (John Gerard)

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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 ...