Valley Street Baptist Church Records, 1931-1937, Ms.2011.069

Valley Street Baptist Church Records Valley Street Baptist Church Records, 1931-1937 Ms.2011.069 A Collection in Special Collections

Valley Street Baptist Church Records, 1931-1937 Ms.2011.069

A Collection in Special Collections

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu

Jennifer Mitchell

Repository

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Identification

Ms.2011.069

Title

Valley Street Baptist Church Records, 1931-1937

Quantity

0.3 Cubic Feet, 1 box

Physical Characteristics

1 box; 0.3 cu.ft.

Language

English .

Abstract

Collection contains correspondence, minute books, and financial records for organizations within the Valley Street Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Valley Street Baptist Church Records must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Valley Street Baptist Church Records, Ms2011-069, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Valley Street Baptist Church Records was completed in August 2011.

Historical note

The Young People's Conference of the Valley Street Baptist Church in Abingdon, VA was formed in July 1934 as an organization through which the youth could get more involved in the church organization.

Scope and Content

Collection consists of correspondence, minutes, and financial information for the Valley Street Baptist Church Young People's Conference. These records date from 1934 through 1937. The correspondence includes a letter from Mary McLeod Bethune, Director of the Division of Negro Affairs for the National Youth Administration. The collection also includes minutes and financial records for Sunday School meetings and the Finance committee.