Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Papers of Jack and Anna Kerr, 1924-2012
- Dates:
- 1924-2012
- Creators:
- Kerr, Anna Kerr, Jack Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Hollywood, Calif.)
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 9 Boxes, 6 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Papers of Jack and Anna Kerr, 1924-2012. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains materials related to the Kerrs’ family histories as well as the 20th century ministry and history of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Inclusive dates range from 1924-2011. Printed materials include documents such as worship bulletins and church newsletters. Materials also include personal correspondence, poems and plays, photographs, digital images. Audio and video recordings include sermons by Henrietta Mears, Bruce Angwin, Elizabeth Dole and Colleen Townsend Evans.
- Biographical / historical:
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Jack and Anna Kerr have been longtime members of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood in California. Jack A. (John) Kerr (February 3, 1922 – November 15, 2015) served many years as a professor at the University of Southern California and as a Deacon, Elder, and Missions department volunteer within his church. He also preached monthly at the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission for thirty years. Anna developed longstanding relationships with women prayer partners, served as a Deacon and an Elder, and took over the Missions department in 1994. As of 2012, Anna led the Women’s’ Ministry, organizing an annual conference called Faithlift.
- Acquisition information:
- The gift of Jack and Anna Kerr, FPCH scans given by Arlin Migliazzo
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Amateur plays
Bible -- Study and teaching
Missions
Plays, Christmas - Names:
- Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Hollywood Presbyterian Church (Hollywood, Calif.)
Mears, Henrietta C. (Henrietta Cornelia)
Ogilvie, Lloyd John - Places:
- Africa
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Religion.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1924-2012
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.
- Terms of access:
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All rights reserved.
- Preferred citation:
-
Papers of Jack and Anna Kerr, 1924-2012. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
- Location of this collection:
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135 North Oakland Ave.Pasadena, CA 91182, US
- Contact:
- (626) 584-5311