When Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in April of 1968, the Black theological students at Colgate Rochester Divinity School requested a program and professorship in Black Church Studies as a memorial to what King represented as a pastor and leader of the Black Church. After a forced close-down of the school by the Black students and a series of fundraising efforts, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Professorship in Black Church Studies was established. This position was filled by Henry H. Mitchell (clergyman, educator, author and at that time pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica, CA) on July 1, 1969 and the program of Black Church Studies at CRDS/BH/CTS was launched in September 1969. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellows project began as the result of an idea given to Dr. Mitchell for a research and writing project for the purpose of developing literature, curriculum, and bibliographical materials in the area of Black Church practice. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 12, 2019

Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection

When Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in April of 1968, the Black theological students at Colgate Rochester Divinity School requested a program and professorship in Black Church Studies as a memorial to what King represented as a pastor and leader of the Black Church. After a forced close-down of the school by the Black students and a series of fundraising efforts, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Professorship in Black Church Studies was established. This position was filled by Henry H. Mitchell (clergyman, educator, author and at that time pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica, CA) on July 1, 1969 and the program of Black Church Studies at CRDS/BH/CTS was launched in September 1969. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellows project began as the result of an idea given to Dr. Mitchell for a research and writing project for the purpose of developing literature, curriculum, and bibliographical materials in the area of Black Church practice.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
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A couple dance together on a dance floor wearing matching patterned attire.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Couple on Dance Floor, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A couple dance together on a dance floor wearing matching patterned attire.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Critique of Black Belief (book) by Dr. Henry Mitchell, October 30, 1972
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Critique of Black Belief (book) by Dr. Henry Mitchell, October 30, 1972
Date Created
1972-10-30
Author
Williams, Albert C., Mitchell, Henry
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A crowd of people gather in a clearing to listen to a man talk.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Crowd Gathers in a Clearing, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A crowd of people gather in a clearing to listen to a man talk.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people listen to a lecture.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Crowd Listening to a Lecture, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people listen to a lecture.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Cults in Jamaica, January 24, 1974
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Cults in Jamaica, January 24, 1974
Date Created
1974-01-24
Author
Seaga, Edward, Lewin, Olive
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Dissertation Conference, July 7, 1974
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Dissertation Conference, July 7, 1974
Date Created
1974-07-09
Author
Adair, Thelma
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Dr. J.E. Jones on the Call to Preach and J. Vernon McGee on Moses, January 24, 1974
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Dr. J.E. Jones on the Call to Preach and J. Vernon McGee on Moses, January 24, 1974
Date Created
1974-01-24
Author
Jones, J. E., McGee, J. Vernon
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Dr. U.S. Curry takes notes while having a conversation with an unidentified woman.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Dr. U.S. Curry and Woman Converse, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Dr. U.S. Curry takes notes while having a conversation with an unidentified woman.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Education and Ministry in the Black Church, July 29, 1970
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Education and Ministry in the Black Church, July 29, 1970
Date Created
1972-07-29
Author
Adair, Thelma, Mason
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Education and Tradition in Africa, July 19, 1970
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Education and Tradition in Africa, July 19, 1970
Date Created
1970-07-19
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
The Effectiveness of Preaching in Black Culture, circa 1972
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
The Effectiveness of Preaching in Black Culture, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Author
Mitchell, Henry
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior view of an unknown building with sheet metal roof and wooden fencing around the perimeter. On facade the sign above the door reads "Mino Mino Mino."
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior of a Building, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Exterior view of an unknown building with sheet metal roof and wooden fencing around the perimeter. On facade the sign above the door reads "Mino Mino Mino."
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A view of Barclayes Bank.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior of Barclayes Bank, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A view of Barclayes Bank.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior view of Oshun North East Grade B Customary Court facade.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior of Oshun North East Grade B Customary Court, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Exterior view of Oshun North East Grade B Customary Court facade.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior view of an unknown building. A row of elephant relief sculptures form a band across the middle of the building. Tuscan columns hold up the facade. A symbol featuring an Elephant sits on top of the facade.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior of Unknown Building, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Exterior view of an unknown building. A row of elephant relief sculptures form a band across the middle of the building. Tuscan columns hold up the facade. A symbol featuring an Elephant sits on top of the facade.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A walk way leads to the wide stair case of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Facade of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A walk way leads to the wide stair case of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A sign for the Faculty of Agriculture stands in front of a large building at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Faculty of Agriculture Sign in Front of a Building, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A sign for the Faculty of Agriculture stands in front of a large building at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exerior of four buildings surrounded by palm trees.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Four Buildings Surrounded by Palm Trees, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Exerior of four buildings surrounded by palm trees.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Freedom and Authority in Black Culture, circa 1972
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Freedom and Authority in Black Culture, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Author
Mitchell, Henry
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Thousands of goods for sale sit on tables and carts in an empty market.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Goods in an Empty Market, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Thousands of goods for sale sit on tables and carts in an empty market.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Commerce
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection