Olivet Baptist Church Photograph Collection

Descriptive Summary

Title: Olivet Baptist Church Photograph Collection
Identifier: BMRC.CHM.OLIVET_PHOTOS
Repository: Chicago History Museum
Language: English
Size: 1.5 Linear feet
Dates: 1920-1950
Creator: Olivet Baptist Church (Chicago, Ill.)

Historical note

Olivet Baptist was known as the world's largest Protestant congregation during the pastorates of Drs. L.K. Williams (1916-1940 )and J.H. Jackson (1941-1990), who also served as presidents of the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. (NBC), which was known as the world's largest organization of African Americans. Jackson was an outspoken conservative leader during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and while president of NBC (1953-1982).

Scope and Contents note

Olivet Baptist Church Photograph collection consists of images of Olivet Baptist Church (Chicago, Ill.) clubs and members and ministers, including images of Baptist activities in Liberia (7); misc. photos (98); Rev. Dr. J.H. Jackson 8th Anniversary Dinner 1948 (8); various aspects of J.H. Jackson's career at Olivet and at the National Baptist Convention (68); Rev. J.H. Jackson in Egypt (7); various National Baptist Convention meetings chaired by Rev. Drs. L.K. Williams or Jackson (17); Rev. and Mrs. Jackson's European trip 1961 (18); J.H. Jackson's trips to Europe and Africa (14); contact sheets (13) of photographs of Freedom Farm in Sommerville, Tenn.

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 October 14 by Lisa Calahan.

Related Archival Materials note

Within this repository: Files About Lawsuit Against Rev. Michael A. Noble, Olivet Baptist Church records, Rev. J. H. Jackson Papers.

Conditions Governing Access note

Access to this collection is restricted; please contact the holding institution for details.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble, Sr., of Olivet Baptist Church in 2000

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