St. Edmund's Episcopal Church archives

Descriptive Summary

Title
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church archives
Identifier
BMRC.HARSH.STEDMUND
Repository
Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
Language
English
Size
8.0 Linear feet
Dates
1930-2002

Biographical/Historical note

The Church of St. Edmund, King and Martyr was founded in 1909, and is one of the oldest predominantly African American Episcopalian churches in Chicago.

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains funeral programs, newspaper clippings, anniversary programs and brochures, sermons, serials and photographs.

Related Archival Materials note

Frances Minor Papers - Chicago Public Library - Carter G. Woodson Regional Library Venona Johnson Papers - Chicago Public Library - Carter G. Woodson Regional Library

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 September 7 by Bergis Jules.

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