Reverdy Cassius Ransom papers, 1894-1950.

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Reverdy Cassius Ransom papers, 1894-1950.

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Typescripts, transcripts, and news clippings of literary efforts by Ransom. Writings include poems, speeches, sermons. Titles include preface to History of the AME Church; The Disadvantages and opportunities of colored youth (1894); The Industrial and social condition of the Negro (1896); and The Spirit of John Brown (1906). Other materials include correspondence as historiographer; correspondence as bishop; reports and minutes of the Bishops Council; constitution, reports, press releases, programs, publications, statements, working papers, correspondence, and other documents pertaining to the National Fraternal Council of Negro Churches (1945-1950); World Council of Churches reports; AME Church documents pertaining to court cases, Baltimore Annual Conference, and other conferences; issues of the AME Review; and photographs.

13 linear ft.

Wilberforce University, Stokes Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8066779

Wilberforce University, Stokes Library

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