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 man in a polo shirt and vest stands on the beach as men and boys bring the boat ashore.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Boat Brought Ashore, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A man in a polo shirt and vest stands on the beach as men and boys bring the boat ashore.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A little boy pulls two bulls through the street on a rope.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Boy Pulling Bulls, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A little boy pulls two bulls through the street on a rope.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Commerce
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People stand in line to fill their plates with food.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Buffet Meal, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
People stand in line to fill their plates with food.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A child performer does a hand stand in front of crowd.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Child Does Hand Stand, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A child performer does a hand stand in front of crowd.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Child street performers jump into each other's arms.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Child Street Performers in Front of a Crowd, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Child street performers jump into each other's arms.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Children carry a wood log through the street. One child has a goat tied to his waist.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Children Carrying Wood, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Children carry a wood log through the street. One child has a goat tied to his waist.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A child performer stands on the shoulders of another child. They are both dressed in costume and are wearing masks.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Children Street Performers Entertain a Crowd, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A child performer stands on the shoulders of another child. They are both dressed in costume and are wearing masks.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people sing in a choir.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Choir Singing, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people sing in a choir.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
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
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
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
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
A group of people have a discussion at night.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group Discussion, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people have a discussion at night.
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 sit in a long line on a bench together.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group Gathered at a Bench, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people sit in a long line on a bench together.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of four people talk amongst themselves.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group Having a Discussion, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of four people talk amongst themselves.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men play drums together in a group.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group of Men Playing Drums, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Men play drums together in a group.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of older men walking and talking together. They are wearing traditional African Agbadas.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group Of Men Walking in Procession, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of older men walking and talking together. They are wearing traditional African Agbadas.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people sing together in a choir.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A Group of People Singing in a Choir, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people sing together in a choir.
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 walk along a path through light forest by a large house-like structure.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group of People Walk Downhill, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people walk along a path through light forest by a large house-like structure.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection