Levi Maurice Terrill (b. 1899) was born in Moberly Missouri. He joined the Walnut Grove Baptist Church and remained a member there until he came to Atlanta, Georgia in 1922 to enter Morehouse College. He worked in the ministry throughout his career at Tremont Temple Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church, First Bryan Baptist Church, and lastly the Zion Hill Baptist Church in 1943. He remained at Zion Hill until his death, January 31, 1971. His activities aside from the active pastorate include serving as Vice President of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia. He was also the first Director of the Morehouse School of Religion for several years, and Professor at the Interdenominational Theological Center from 1953-1962. Jewell Evelyn Middlebrooks was born in Griffin, Georgia 1907. For forty two years she was a faithful pastors wife, the first lady of the Tremont Temple Church, Savannahs First Bryant Church and Atlantas Zion Hill Baptist Church.

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Jun 7, 2019

Levi and Jewell Terrill Collection

Levi Maurice Terrill (b. 1899) was born in Moberly Missouri. He joined the Walnut Grove Baptist Church and remained a member there until he came to Atlanta, Georgia in 1922 to enter Morehouse College. He worked in the ministry throughout his career at Tremont Temple Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church, First Bryan Baptist Church, and lastly the Zion Hill Baptist Church in 1943. He remained at Zion Hill until his death, January 31, 1971. His activities aside from the active pastorate include serving as Vice President of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia. He was also the first Director of the Morehouse School of Religion for several years, and Professor at the Interdenominational Theological Center from 1953-1962. Jewell Evelyn Middlebrooks was born in Griffin, Georgia 1907. For forty two years she was a faithful pastors wife, the first lady of the Tremont Temple Church, Savannahs First Bryant Church and Atlantas Zion Hill Baptist Church.

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Studio portrait of Reverend R. J. Mays.
Levi and Jewell Terrill Collection
Sitting portrait of Y. V. Terrill.
Levi and Jewell Terrill Collection
Portrait of a man and a woman. Written on verso: Rev. Terrill's brother and sister in-law.
Levi and Jewell Terrill Collection
Building exterior of the dining hall at Central City College in Macon, Georgia with a shed and a water tower.
Building exterior of the boy's dormitory at Central City College in Macon, Georgia.
A group of men pose with fish hanging on a line. Written on verso: compliments of Mrs. R.E. Hightower.
Levi and Jewell Terrill Collection
Portrait of a man. Written on recto: Our Past Moderator, Rev. L. T. Jones, who served faithfully in the bounds of the Hopewell Baptist Association from his youth.  In 1909, he was elected President of the Sunday School Convention. He served for seven (7) years.  In 1916 he was elected Moderator and served through 1931.  And like the fathers, when he had served his generation he fell on sleep.  Acts 13:36.
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Portrait of Dr. Edwin Posey Johnson. Written on recto: bio. Feb. 22, 1849-Dec. 28, 1929. Dr. Edwin Posey Johnson, Atlanta, Ga. Successful Teacher, Pastor, Missionary. Pastored Calvary, Madison and Reed St. Atlanta. Moderator Madison association and Atlanta Association. General Missionary of the State convention. Taught Theology at Morehouse College.
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A group of men gather for a formal portrait. Rev. Terrill is seated, second from the left. Written on verso: Minister's conference, trained by Dr. L. M. Terrill to raise funds for Central City College.
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A large group gathered outside of Thankful Baptist Church in Augusta, GA during State Convention in 1929.
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Witten on recto: Rev. William H. Perry, Pastor Springfield Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Rev. Robert C. Calhoun, Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: The late Rev. Newton H. Whitmire, Pastor Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Savannah, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Dr. James H. Gadson, President Central City College Macon, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Rev. John H. Evans, Macon, Georgia, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia and President of State Sunday School Convention.
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Witten on recto: Rev. Cyrus Brown, Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Dr. Samuel H. Archer, President Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia.
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An unidentified man.
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Witten on recto: Rev. W. W. Weatherspool, Pastor First Baptist Church Bainbridge, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Dr. Edward R. Carter, Pastor Friendship Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia for 52 years.
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Witten on recto: Rev. Joe T. Johnson, Pastor Zion Hill Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Dr. John Hope, Atlanta, Georgia, President of Atlanta University and Former President of Morehouse College for 25 years.
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Witten on recto: Rev. J. J. Clow, Pastor Liberty Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: The family of the late Dr. William J. White, except his son Hayden. 1, Dr. Wm. J. White, 2, Mrs. Josephine White; 3, Isiah; 4, John; 5, Dwelle; 6, W. J. Jr., 7, Mrs. Anna Shaw; 8, Mrs. Amie Blocker; 9, Mrs. Claudia Hareld; 10, Mrs. Josephine Williams.
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Witten on recto: Dr. William J. White, Pastor Harmony Baptist Church, Augusta Georgia, and Founder of the Georgia Baptist and Morehouse College.
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An unidentified man.
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Witten on recto: The late Dr. William R. Forbes, Pastor Tremont Temple Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia and former President of the State Convention.
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Witten on recto: The late Dr. William C. Cannon, Atlanta, Georgia, Educational Secretary of Georgia.
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Witten on recto: The late Major Wade Reddick, Americus, Georgia, teacher, preacher, orator and leader.
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First Bryan Baptist Church exterior in Savannah, Georgia.
Witten on recto: Rev. James A. Hopkins, Founder of Hopkins Bookstore, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Dr. Samuel S. Broadnax, Thomasville, Georgia, Educational Secretary of Georgia.
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Witten on recto: Rev. Dock C. Bracy, of Buckhead, Georgia and prominent pastor and Moderator.
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Witten on recto: The late Dr. P. James Brayant, Pastor Wheat Street Baptist church, Atlanta, Georgia and President of the State B.Y. -P.U. Convention.
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Witten on recto: The late Dr. Henry M. Smith of Crawford, Georgia, pastor Crawford, Crawfordville, Lexington, and Moderator of Jeruel Association.
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Witten on recto: Rev. Solomom D. Ross, former pastor Second Baptist Church Savannah, now pastoring Shiloh Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan.
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Witten on recto: The Rev. Charlie Williams, Pastor of Summerville Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia for 51 years and Mt. Olive, Augusta for more than 40 years.
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Witten on recto: The late Dr. Edwin P. Johnson, former pastor of the Reed Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia and Moderator Atlanta Baptist Association.
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Witten on recto: Rev. George W. Woodson, present Moderator of Atlanta Baptist Association and pastor Covington and Cartersville.
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Witten on recto: The late Henry Lyman Morehouse, Secretary of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society, New York, friend and benefactor of the Negro race.
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An unidentified man.
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Witten on recto: The Rev. Alexander Penn, prominent Pastor and Moderator of Powder Springs, Georgia.
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Witten on recto: The late Deacon A. B. Singfield of Savannah, Georgia, recording Secretary of the State Convention.
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Witten on recto: Prof. William L. Hughes, Dublin, Georgia. President State B.Y.P.U. Convention.
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Portraits of two men. Written on verso: J. H. Gadson for President of Bryant Theological Seminary.
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Group photograph of 1932 College of Preachers in 1932.
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Portrait of an unidentified man.
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Five women singing. Written on verso: Ruth Goodrum 881 Mayson-Turner Ave, Ra. 6698 (age 13) [?].
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A group of woman sit for a portrait in a church. Written on verso: Young People's Department, General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia.
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A group of people in a dining room. Written on recto: The Georgia State Baptist Convention in Columbus, Georgia which convened November 13 to 15.  Reading left to right are Dr. Thomas S. Harten of New York, Dr. J. M. Gadson of Philadelphia. Standing in back are Albert Rathblott, son of Mr. Rathblott, Dr. L. M. Terrill Vice-President of the Georgia State Baptist Convention and Dr. L. A. Pinkston, President.