Church history
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
CA-002-001-021: First Methodist/Cairo First Church, Records, bulk: 1867-2023
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Collection number: CA-002-001-021
Scope and Contents
This document includes materials related to the history of First Methodist/Cairo First Church in Grady County, Georgia. The contents feature pamphlets on church history, newspaper clippings, Bible class records, a centennial booklet, and a list of bishops, presiding elders, and pastors from 1867 to 1967. It also contains both handwritten and typed letters dated 1965. These materials are part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection, housed at Valdosta...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1867-2023
CA-002-001-022: Churches - Miscellaneous Documents
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Collection number: CA-002-001-022
Scope and Contents
This file, titled "Churches - Miscellaneous Documents", is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes lists of rural churches, minutes from the 25th annual session of the Ochlocknee Primitive Baptist Association, a death notice for Elder Asa C. Stephenson, lists of Cairo's Black churches, obituaries, and various newspaper clippings. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State...
Dates:
circa 1826-2023
CA-002-001-023: Church Photographs, bulk: 1885-1989
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Collection number: CA-002-001-023
Scope and Contents
These files are part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and postcards documenting various churches in Grady County, including Long Branch Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Methodist Church, and Cairo Methodist Church. The original items are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1885-1989
CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches, circa 1826-2023
Series — Bag ca-002-001_grady-county-churches_bag.zip: Series CA-002-001
Collection number: CA-002-001
Scope and Contents
The Grady County Historical Society Churches series, comprises a collection of documents and images spanning several decades, primarily from the 19th and 20th centuries. The records include a variety of church-related files, such as church histories, congregation records, and registers specific to various churches in Grady County, Georgia. Notable denominations represented include Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches, each providing insight into the religious, social, and community...
Dates:
circa 1826-2023
CA-015-003-004: Lydia Williams, July 24, 2025
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Collection number: CA-015-003-004
Overview
In this oral history interview, Lydia Williams reflects on her lifelong connection to River Hill Missionary Baptist Church and the Jones Community in Valdosta, Georgia. She recounts childhood memories of worship, Easter programs, choir anniversaries, and the church's earlier location before its relocation. Williams also discusses the church's influence on her faith, education, and commitment to public service, while sharing her experiences growing up during school integration and becoming...
Dates:
July 24, 2025
CA-015-003-005: Brenda Williams, August 22, 2025
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Collection number: CA-015-003-005
Overview
Brenda Williams shares her lifelong connection to River Hill Missionary Baptist Church, describing its role in shaping her faith, values, and commitment to service. She recalls childhood traditions such as Sunday school collections, union meetings, church fellowships, and community gatherings. Williams discusses her many roles within the church, including youth activities, ministries, and support for church members, emphasizing the importance of fellowship and outreach. She reflects on her...
Dates:
August 22, 2025
CA-015-003-007: Rechell Thomas, September 24, 2025
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Collection number: CA-015-003-007
Overview
This oral history interview with Rechell Thomas explores her lifelong connection to River Hill Missionary Baptist Church and the influence of family, faith, and community on her personal and professional journey. Thomas shares memories of growing up in a church-centered family, the roles her relatives held within the congregation, youth programs, worship traditions, and community activities. She discusses how River Hill shaped her values of service, acceptance, fellowship, and giving back,...
Dates:
September 24, 2025
Macedonia Community Collection (Morven, Ga.)
Collection
Collection number: CA-008
Scope and Contents
The Macedonia Community Collection document the rich history and heritage of the Macedonia Community in Morven, Brooks County, Georgia. Developed in partnership with the Macedonia Community Foundation and Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, this collection brings together a variety of digitized materials—including photographs, family histories, memoirs, letters, folktales, books, and school reunion records—spanning from the 1880s to 2023. These resources capture the...
Dates:
Digitized: 2024-08-19