St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church fan collection, 1940s

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Summary

Creator:
St. Joseph AME Church (Durham, N.C.)
Abstract:
St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Durham, N.C. in 1869. The church fan collection consists of 16 fans distributed to congregation members. Fans depict on one side devotional and pastoral scenes; on the other side are religious and promotional messages from various Durham, N.C. African American-owned businesses. Businesses represented include automotive repair shops, bakeries, flower shops, funeral parlors, grocery stores and laundry services. Acquired as part of the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture.
Extent:
1.0 Linear Foot
Language:
Materials in English.
Collection ID:
RL.11880

Background

Scope and content:

The church fan collection consists of 16 fans distributed to congregation members. Fans depict on one side devotional and pastoral scenes; on the other side are religious and promotional messages from various Durham, N.C. African American-owned businesses. Businesses represented include automotive repair shops, bakeries, flower shops, funeral parlors, grocery stores and laundry services.

Biographical / historical:

St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Durham, N.C. in 1869. The Rev. Edian Markum (Markham) founded the Union Bethel AME Church in Durham in 1869. In 1892 it moved to a new building at 804 Fayetteville Street and was renamed St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church under the guidance of Rev. Andrew Chambers. In 1976 the church relocated to 2521 Fayetteville; the 804 Fayetteville St. location became the Hayti Heritage Center, focused on African American culture and history. (source: https://www.stjosephame.org/history; https://www.guidestar.org/profile/56-1152267)

Acquisition information:
The St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church fan collection was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2000.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, Jan. 2021;

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2000-0280.

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