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Henry C. Bunton papers

Title
Henry C. Bunton papers, 1871-1989.
Author
Bunton, Henry Clay, 1903-

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Box 1Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 291 Box 1Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 2Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 291 Box 2Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
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Additional Authors
  • Allen, J. Claude.
  • Curry, Norris S.
  • Kirkendoll, Chester K.
  • Murchison, Elisha P.
  • Shy, P. Randolph.
  • Smith, P. Julian.
Description
7.4 lin. ft.
Summary
Henry C. Bunton's papers consist of personal papers, writings, chaplaincy records, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church records, and correspondence. These papers principally document Bunton's role as a bishop with the C.M.E. Church. Church records consist of copies of sermons, office files, correspondence, denominational records, pamphlets and related material from his years in the ministry. Denominational records include correspondence with other bishops from the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church such as J. Claude Allen, Norris S. Curry, Chester Kirkendoll, Elisha P. Murchison, P. Randolph Shy, and P. Julian Smith regarding plans for meetings, annual conferences, expansion of the church and other church activities. There is also correspondence with individual pastors, and officers from the many member churches in Bunton's district regarding requests for assignments and transfers, securing property and other church business, as well as financial reports. Among the churches represented are Israel Metropolitan Church in Greenville, South Carolina; Mount Olive Cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee; and Russell Memorial Church in Durham, North Carolina.
Donor/Sponsor
  • Schomburg NEH Automated Access to Special Collections Project.
  • Preservation of the Black Religious Heritage Project funded by the Lilly Endowment.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Sermons.
  • Scrapbooks.
Note
  • Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division.
  • Commemorative coin and key transferred to Art and Artifacts Division.
Source (note)
  • Bunton, Henry C.
Biography (note)
  • Bunton began his ministry in 1924 and pastored in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Between 1962 and 1978, he served as presiding bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Bunton attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida A & M College in 1941. He received the Master of Theology degree from Iliff School of Theology, Denver University in Colorado in 1952, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Texas College in Tyler, Texas in 1955. From 1943-1949, he served as a chaplain with the United States Army, achieving the rank of major. He earned three battle stars during World War II and spent almost two years in Europe. Bunton's accomplishments include founding 24 congregations and expanding the dialog among several Methodist Episcopal churches. In addition, he served as a diplomatic envoy for the American Methodist Episcopal Church.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
  • Cataloging updated after processing
Call Number
Sc MG 291
OCLC
NYPW086000022-A
Author
Bunton, Henry Clay, 1903-
Title
Henry C. Bunton papers, 1871-1989.
Biography
Bunton began his ministry in 1924 and pastored in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Between 1962 and 1978, he served as presiding bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Bunton attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida A & M College in 1941. He received the Master of Theology degree from Iliff School of Theology, Denver University in Colorado in 1952, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Texas College in Tyler, Texas in 1955. From 1943-1949, he served as a chaplain with the United States Army, achieving the rank of major. He earned three battle stars during World War II and spent almost two years in Europe. Bunton's accomplishments include founding 24 congregations and expanding the dialog among several Methodist Episcopal churches. In addition, he served as a diplomatic envoy for the American Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Added Author
Allen, J. Claude.
Curry, Norris S.
Kirkendoll, Chester K.
Murchison, Elisha P.
Shy, P. Randolph.
Smith, P. Julian.
Research Call Number
Sc MG 291
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