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St. James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church items

Collection — manuscript box: 58 - folder 1

Identifier: 3449m

Scope and content

Typewritten text of a speech on the history of St. James AME Zion Church (1966); a pamphlet, "135 years in Ithaca" (1968?), including a historical sketch and programs for anniversary celebrations; and an Ithaca Journal column by Carol Kammen on Edward Newton (February 12, 2000).

Dates

1959-2000.

Creator

no primary creator (Person)
Kammen, Carol, 1937- (Person)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

St. James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, on Cleveland Avenue in Ithaca, New York, was founded in 1833. Built in 1836, the church building is the oldest church in Ithaca, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Edward Newton was an active member of the church at the turn of the 20th century, and also hosted the initial meetings of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at his home.