The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with. 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 5, 2019

Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection

The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with.

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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Elderly Woman in Bed with a Priest, circa 1957
1952/1962
A priest holding a cross stands beside an elderly woman in bed.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A priest holding a cross stands beside an elderly woman in bed.
Elderly Woman Lying in a Casket, circa 1957
1952/1962
Unidentified elderly woman lies in a casket.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Unidentified elderly woman lies in a casket.
Cat Sitting on a Couch, circa 1955
1950/1960
A tabby cat with bells around its neck sits on the back of a couch in front of a window. Written on verso: Mr. Leon S. Cameron.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A tabby cat with bells around its neck sits on the back of a couch in front of a window. Written on verso: Mr. Leon S. Cameron.
Three Unidentified Men, circa 1955
1950/1960
Three unidentified men stand together in a living room. The man in the middle has his arms around the other men.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Three unidentified men stand together in a living room. The man in the middle has his arms around the other men.
Group Portrait, circa 1955
1950/1960
An unidentified group of people stand in a tight group for a group photo.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified group of people stand in a tight group for a group photo.
Cat Laying in a Chair, circa 1955
1950/1960
A tabby cat lies in a chair in a kitchen. Curtains featuring cat faces hangs over a cabinet. "Written on verso: Gray bay 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A tabby cat lies in a chair in a kitchen. Curtains featuring cat faces hangs over a cabinet. "Written on verso: Gray bay 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga.
Unidentified Group, circa 1955
1950/1960
An unidentified group stands outside of a house.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified group stands outside of a house.
Black Cat Sitting on Furniture, circa 1955
1950/1960
Written on verso: "Bo Peep (our pet cat) at 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga., 30314".
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Written on verso: "Bo Peep (our pet cat) at 18 Raymond St. S.W. Atlanta, Ga., 30314".
Group Portrait, circa 1955
1950/1960
An unidentified group of people stand in a tight group for a group photo.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified group of people stand in a tight group for a group photo.
Women Sitting on Benches with Statues at Knott's Berry Farm, 1954
1950/1959
Two unidentified women sit with cowboy statues at the Ghost Town Gold Trail Hotel at Knott's Berry Farm.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women sit with cowboy statues at the Ghost Town Gold Trail Hotel at Knott's Berry Farm.
An Unidentified Woman, circa 1952
1948/1958
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Classroom Bulletin Board, circa 1952
1947/1957
A bulletin board in a children's classroom.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A bulletin board in a children's classroom.
Woman Holding a Yard Stick, circa 1952
1947/1957
An unidentified woman holding a yard stick points to a bulletin board mural.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified woman holding a yard stick points to a bulletin board mural.
Artwork on a Bulletin Board, circa 1952
1947/1957
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a girl in a dress with an umbrella standing next to a tree.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a girl in a dress with an umbrella standing next to a tree.
Artwork Covering a Bulletin Board, circa 1952
1947/1957
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a dog barking up a tree. Beneath the dog and tree, "DOG RUNS CAT" is written.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A bulletin board with a handmade picture of a dog barking up a tree. Beneath the dog and tree, "DOG RUNS CAT" is written.
Bishop P. Randolph Shy, circa 1950
1945/1955
Portrait of Bishop P. Randolph Shy.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Portrait of Bishop P. Randolph Shy.
People Fishing in a Lake, circa 1950
1945/1955
People fishing near the bank of a lake with cars in the background.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
People fishing near the bank of a lake with cars in the background.
A Truck Parked on an Embankment, circa 1950
1945/1955
A pick-up truck and several other vehicles are parked on an embankment by a lake.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A pick-up truck and several other vehicles are parked on an embankment by a lake.
Unidentified Group at Atlanta University, circa 1945
1940/1950
An unidentified group of people at Atlanta University pose in front of pillars commemorating the class of 1910.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified group of people at Atlanta University pose in front of pillars commemorating the class of 1910.
Young Man, circa 1937
1932/1942
An unidentified young man poses for a portrait wearing a blazer, button-up dress shirt, and bow tie in front of a backdrop.
African Americans--Religion, African American churches, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Portraits and people
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
An unidentified young man poses for a portrait wearing a blazer, button-up dress shirt, and bow tie in front of a backdrop.