The Union of Black Episcopalians Las Vegas Chapter Records, dating from 1993 to 2014, contain the organization's charter, bylaws, constitution, awards, Kwanzaa activities, the teachings of Absalom Jones, photographs, and sponsored activities.
The Union of Black Episcopalians Las Vegas Chapter Records, dating from 1993 to 2014, contain the organization's charter, bylaws, constitution, awards, Kwanzaa activities, the teachings of Absalom Jones, photographs, and sponsored activities.
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Material is foldered alphabetically.
Beginning with the establishment of St. Thomas Episcopal Church by Absalom Jones in 1794 there has always been a strong corps of Black members in the Episcopal Church. The organization of the Black Clergy and Laity was founded in 1968 and in 1971 the name was changed to the Union of Black Espicopalians. The objectives of the Nevada Chapter is to be an effective voice in advocating for broader participation of Black Episcopalians at every level of the church. It strives to eradicate racism from the church and the community.
Union of Black Episcopalians Records, 1993-2014. MS-00739. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Material was donated in 2015 by Lorell Guydon; accession number 2015-067.
Materials were processed by Joyce Moore in 2015.