Research Catalog

Title

Proceedings of the semi-centenary celebration of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cincinnati, held in Allen Temple, February 8th, 9th, and 10th, 1874 : with an account of the rise and progress of the colored schools, also a list of the charitable and benevolent societies of the city / edited by Rev. B.W. Arnett, pastor of Allen Temple.

Author

African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cincinnati.

Publication

Cincinnati : H. Watkin, printer, cor. Fifth & Walnut Streets, 1874.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Arnett, Benjamin William, 1838-1906.
• Watkin, Henry, 1824-1910

Description

136 p., [13] leaves of plates : ill., ports.; 21 cm

Summary

Development and history of the AME Church in Cincinnati: its founding, ministers, and testimonials thereto; the history and organization of the various congregations of the AME Church in Cincinnati; the rise and progress of African American schools in Cincinnati; and the future mission of Allen Temple AME Church. Also contains officers and regulations of Wilberforce University and a list of benevolent and charitable societies of the Cincinnati African American community. B.W. Arnett, a prominent AME cleric, was at this time pastor of Allen Temple.

Donor/Sponsor

Home to Harlem Project funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Subjects

• African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cincinnati
• African Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio > Cincinnati > History
• Addresses > Ohio > Cincinnati > 1874
• African Americans > Education > Ohio > Cincinnati > History
• African American Methodists > Ohio > Cincinnati > History
• African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cincinnati History
• Cincinnati (Ohio) > Church history
• African American fraternal organizations > Ohio > Cincinnati

Genre/Form

Addresses – Ohio – Cincinnati – 1874.

Note

• In printed paper wrappers.
• "Names of the pastors of the A.M.E. Church of Cincinnati since its organization."--verso of upper wrapper.

Provenance (note)

• is part of the original collection purchased from Arthur A. Schomburg in 1926.

Contents

Officers of Allen Temple -- Father King's house in 1824 -- Allen Temple Feb. 8th, 1874 -- Opening services -- Historical address -- Semi-centennial sermon -- Christian reunion -- Poem, "Now and then" -- Adress [sic], Civilizing power of Christianity -- [Address] Our sister churches -- [Address] The developing power of African Methodism -- [Address] The common schools -- [Address] Our country -- [Address] Chief executive of the nation -- [Address] Our city -- [Address] The press -- [Address] Obedience to the law -- [Address] The relation of the pulpit to the people -- Disciple Church -- United Brethren, Walnut Hills -- Butler Lodge, No. 1, I.O.G.S. -- Dorcas Relief Society -- United Daughters, Walnut Hills -- Sisters Good Shepherd -- Stars of the West, Golden Links Lodge -- Relief Union -- Bannaker Lodge, No. 2 I.O.G.S. -- Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 1. D.S. -- Ohio State Grand Council. No. 6. I.O.G.S. & D.S. -- Sewing Circle of Allen Temple -- Christian Aid Association, Allen Temple -- Sons of Liberty -- Union Central Lodge, No. 1, I.O. Star of the West -- Female American Association -- Cincinnati Lodge, No. 1, I.O. Star of the West -- Daughters of Union -- Sons of Enterprize -- United Sisters -- Independent Daughters of Hope -- United Colored Americans -- Zerubbabel Commandery, No. 1 -- Henderson Encampment, No. 8 -- The Grand Chapter for the West -- Salem Court, No. 2 -- Sharon Court, No. 1 -- Prince White Chapter, No. 1, R.A.M. -- Corinthian Lodge, No. 1, F.A.M. -- True American Lodge, No. 2, F.A.M. -- St. John's Lodge, No. 3, F.A.M. -- Franklin Chapter -- Independent Order of United Brethren -- Queen City Lodge, No. 1 -- St. Luke's Lodge, No. 2 -- St. Francis Lodge, No. 3 -- New Asylum for Orphan and Friendless Colored Children -- Military Organization -- List of contributors.

Call Number

Sc Rare 287-A (African Methodist Episcopal Church. Proceedings of the semi-centenary)

LCCN

91898101

OCLC

26316729

Author

African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cincinnati.

Title

Proceedings of the semi-centenary celebration of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cincinnati, held in Allen Temple, February 8th, 9th, and 10th, 1874 : with an account of the rise and progress of the colored schools, also a list of the charitable and benevolent societies of the city / edited by Rev. B.W. Arnett, pastor of Allen Temple.

Imprint

Cincinnati : H. Watkin, printer, cor. Fifth & Walnut Streets, 1874.

Provenance

Copy in Sc Rare 287-A (accession no. B628644) is part of the original collection purchased from Arthur A. Schomburg in 1926. NN

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Added Author

Arnett, Benjamin William, 1838-1906.

Watkin, Henry, 1824-1910, printer.

Schomburg, Arthur Alfonso, 1874-1938, former owner.

Research Call Number

Sc Rare 287-A (African Methodist Episcopal Church. Proceedings of the semi-centenary)