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John Gloucester Memorial and Historical Society [Contact Us]
circa 1840-2014 [bulk 1950-2014]
Creator:
First African Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Extent: 20 linear feet
First African Presbyterian Church was the first African American Presbyterian congregation in the United States. It was founded
in 1807 and received its charter in 1809. The Church has a history of pastors notable in African American Presbyterianism
beginning with its first pastor, John Gloucester (1776-1822), who was a former slave. The First African Presbyterian Church
(Philadelphia, Pa.) records, circa 1840-2014 (bulk 1950-2014), include minutes, membership materials, correspondence, financial
documents, photographs, and various other administrative records of the church. There are also some secondary materials collected
by church members about the church, its members, and various other organizations and topics. The highlight of the collection
is a set of three 1840s ledgers: a membership listing with pew rentals, trustee records, and internment listing. (View full finding aid.)
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