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The Holy Bible, issued December 1916

 Item — Box: 3, Case: 2

Scope and Contents

Containing the Old and New Testaments. Published by A. J. Holman Co. Piladelphia, PA. Translated from original Latin.

Scope and Contents

The fly sheets of the bible contain maps of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea in color. Both end sheets have the same message, written in black ink:

Presented by Rev. J.P. Sims to John Wesley Kelly for raising the largest amount of dollar money. Dec. 5th, 1916. St. James AME Church. St. Paul, MN.

Dates

  • Issued: issued December 1916

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions regarding access to the physical materials are in place due to COVID precautions.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.2 Linear Feet ((5 containers). Collection primarily contains the following: Three Bibles (c.1883-1940), two meeting minutes books (c. 1910), photographs in black and white as well as color (various dates). As well as handwritten and typed correspondence and personal admin. files. ) : Two letter-size, black, hollinger boxes and two, cream-colored clamshell boxes.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Black-colored book with debossed lettering on cover. Spine has been taped to the text block with modern tape. Gutter has separated from the spine. Multiple pages are dog eared or crumpled. Evidence of water damage and possible mold on the first few pages of the book. Edges of cover are worn and torn.

Dimensions

Approx. 13.7 cm x 8.6 cm x 3 cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Archives Repository

Contact:
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Saint Paul MN 55102 USA
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