The Holy Bible, issued December 1916
Scope and Contents
Containing the Old and New Testaments. Published by A. J. Holman Co. Piladelphia, PA. Translated from original Latin.
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