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Photographs of African American Religious and Masonic Life in Pasadena, California
photCL 696  
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Description
A collection of materials, predominantly 8 x 10 inch black-and-white photographs of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (Pasadena, California) members and events. Also included are images of congregants associated with the Silver Leaf Chapter No. 7 Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.) and the King Solomon No. 10 Masonic Lodge.
Background
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was founded in February 1959 under the leadership of Reverend Freeman S. Stevens and was formally recognized as a constituted Baptist Church the following June. The church moved to its new location at 1972 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California on September 8, 1963. Certain congregants were also members of the King Solomon Masonic Lodge No. 10 (currently the South Pasadena Masonic Lodge) and the Silver Leaf Chapter No. 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.), an appendant body of the Freemasons.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.